How to Change (Or Hide) Your Date of Birth on Facebook

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Edit your birthday on your Facebook profile
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Did you make a mistake when putting your birthday on Facebook? You can easily change it on the mobile app or desktop website. Alternatively, you can choose to hide your birthday by changing your privacy settings. Keep in mind that birthdays can only be changed once every few days (or even weeks). This wikiHow will show you how to change your birthday on Facebook using your iPhone, iPad, or Android Facebook app. Or, if you're on the computer, we'll show you how to make the change on your desktop browser.

Quick Steps

  1. Tap ☰ and select Settings & Privacy .
  2. Tap Settings .
  3. Tap See more in Accounts Center .
  4. Tap Personal details and select Birthday .
  5. Tap Edit and enter a new birthday.
  6. Tap Save .
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Using the Facebook App

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  1. It's in either the bottom-right corner (iPhone/iPad) or the top-right corner of the screen (Android). [1]
  2. It's the option with a gray gear icon about halfway down the menu.
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  3. This is the first option under Settings & Privacy .
  4. This is at the top of the page.
  5. You can find this under the Account settings header.
  6. This is underneath your email address.
  7. This is to the right of your current birthday.
  8. Tap the field, and then use the scroll menu to select a new month, date, and year.
  9. This is the blue button.
    • A pop-up window will appear with your new birthday.
  10. This will save your changes.
  11. If you want to hide your birthday from others, do the following:
    • Return to the Birthday page.
    • Tap Who can see your birthday on Facebook .
    • Tap Change visibility on Facebook .
    • Tap the person icon next to Birthday and Birth Year .
    • Select Public , Friends of friends , Friends , or Only me .
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Using a Computer

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  1. This displays your Facebook profile .
    • If you aren't already logged in , enter your email address and password to do so now. [2]
  2. You can find this below your name.
  3. A new page will open.
  4. This is in the left panel, at the top.
  5. You can find this under the Account settings header.
  6. This is underneath your email address.
    • A pop-up menu will open.
  7. This is to the right of your current birthday.
  8. Click the field, and then use the scroll menu to select a new month, date, and year.
  9. This is the blue button.
    • A pop-up window will appear with your new birthday.
  10. This will save your changes.
  11. If you want to hide your birthday, do the following:
    • Return to the Birthday page.
    • Click Who can see your birthday on Facebook .
    • Click Change visibility on Facebook .
    • Click the person icon next to Birthday .
    • Select Public , Friends of friends , Friends , or Only me .
    • Click Save .
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    Why can't I change my birth date multiple times on Facebook?
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    You can change your birth date 2 weeks after your last change. You can change your birth date only 3 times total. It's limited to prevent fraudulent accounts. If you weren't able to enter your birth date successfully in 3 attempts, contact Facebook support.
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      • It's best to use your real date of birth on Facebook. If you aren't comfortable with this, you should hide your birthday from your profile.
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      • You can only change your birthday a couple of times before Facebook imposes a restriction on your account for a few days.
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      Warnings

      • You must be at least 13 years old to use Facebook, so keep this in mind when changing the birth date. [3]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/563229410363824/?cms_platform=iphone-app&helpref=platform_switcher
      2. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/563229410363824/?cms_platform=www&helpref=platform_switcher
      3. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/157793540954833

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      1. Tap the three-line menu and select Settings & Privacy .
      2. Tap Settings .
      3. Tap Profile Information .
      4. Tap Edit .
      5. Select your birthdate and year.
      6. Choose an audience.
      7. Tap Save .

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