To add your date of birth on X (formerly Twitter), go to Settings and privacy, then Your account, then Account information, then Date of birth. Enter your birth date and save. You can set who sees it (you, your followers, or everyone) under the audience options on the same screen.
Why your date of birth matters on X
X asks for a date of birth to confirm you meet the minimum age for the platform. It is not optional forever. If your account does not have one on file, you may be asked to add it before you can keep using certain features.
I added mine years ago and forgot about it until a settings update asked me to check it. It took two minutes. No drama.
Your date of birth also affects content settings, such as whether you see sensitive material by default. It is one of those background details that quietly shapes your experience.
Before you start
Make sure you are logged into the correct account. If you manage more than one profile, this is an easy step to get wrong.
Have your actual birth date ready. X does check age against platform rules, so entering a false date can cause problems later if you ever need to verify it.
You will need access to the X app or the website. The steps are nearly identical on both, with minor layout differences.
How to add dob on X: step by step
Here is the straightforward route on the mobile app.
- Open the X app and tap your profile icon.
- Tap Settings and privacy.
- Tap Your account.
- Tap Account information.
- Tap Date of birth.
- Enter your day, month and year of birth.
- Choose who can see this information.
- Tap Save or confirm.
On the web, the path is the same, starting from the More menu in the left sidebar instead of a profile icon tap.
Adding your date of birth on desktop
If you prefer working from a browser, log into X on desktop. Click More in the left-hand menu, then Settings and privacy.
From there, go to Your account, then Account information. You will see a Date of birth field, click it, and a small window opens for you to enter the date.
Save your changes before closing the window. The desktop layout gives you a bit more room to double check the audience setting before confirming.
Choosing who sees your date of birth
X lets you pick an audience for this detail. Options typically include only you, your followers, or everyone.
I would suggest keeping it private unless you have a specific reason to show it, such as running a business account where transparency matters to your audience.
You can change this setting later without re-entering your birth date. It sits separately from the date itself, so adjusting privacy is quick.
What to do if you cannot find the option
If the Date of birth field is missing from Account information, update your app to the latest version first. Older versions sometimes hide newer settings fields.
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If you are on the web and still cannot see it, try logging out and back in, or clearing your browser cache. This resolves most display glitches.
If the field still will not appear after that, it may be a temporary rollout issue on X's side. Try again after a day or two.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not enter a birth date that makes you appear younger than you are to try to access different content settings. This can flag your account for review.
Do not skip checking the audience setting. By default, some accounts may show this publicly, and you might not want that.
Do not confuse this with your account creation date, which is different and not something you can edit.
Can you change your date of birth after adding it
Yes, you can go back into Account information and update the date of birth field again. However, X may limit how often you can change it, particularly if the system flags repeated edits.
If you entered the wrong date by mistake, correct it as soon as you notice. Leaving an inaccurate date on file can cause issues if you need to verify your identity through X later.
I cannot confirm every internal rule X applies to repeated date of birth changes, since this is not something the platform publishes in detail. If you hit a limit, wait a while before trying again.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I add my date of birth on X?
Go to Settings and privacy, then Your account, then Account information, then Date of birth. Enter the date and save. This works the same way on both the app and the website, with minor layout differences.
Can other people see my date of birth on X?
Only if you choose that audience setting. X lets you restrict visibility to just you, your followers, or everyone. Check this setting right after adding your date of birth to control who sees it.
What happens if I do not add a date of birth on X?
X may restrict certain features or ask you to add one before continuing to use the platform fully. I cannot confirm every specific restriction, as this depends on current platform rules at the time.
Can I change my date of birth once it is added?
Yes, you can edit it again through the same Account information menu. X may limit how frequently you can change it, so enter the correct date the first time if possible.
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