- Why your birthday on X matters
- Before you start
- How to update your birthday on X (Twitter), step by step
- What to do if the edit option is greyed out
- Changing who can see your birthday
- Common problems people run into
- What you cannot do
- Keeping your profile details accurate going forward
- Frequently asked questions
Go to your X (formerly Twitter) profile, tap Edit profile, then open Birth date and select Edit next to it. Change the date and save. Note that X limits how often you can edit your birthday, so if the option is greyed out, you will need to wait or contact support through the help centre.
Why your birthday on X matters
Your birthday on X isn't just a bit of trivia sitting on your profile. X uses it to decide what content you see, whether certain features are switched on for you, and how the platform handles age related settings.
If you entered the wrong date when you signed up, or your details have simply changed, it's worth sorting it out rather than leaving it. It only takes a few minutes.
Before you start
Make sure you're logged into the correct account. This sounds obvious, but if you manage more than one account, it's easy to end up editing the wrong profile.
You'll also need access to the email address or phone number linked to your account, in case X asks you to confirm your identity during the process.
Have your actual date of birth ready too. X checks this against your age settings, so entering it correctly the first time saves you having to go through the process again.
How to update your birthday on X (Twitter), step by step
Here's exactly what to do:
- Open the X app or go to the X website and log in.
- Tap your profile picture or go to your profile page.
- Select Edit profile.
- Scroll down until you see your Birth date listed.
- Tap Edit next to the birth date field.
- Enter the correct date using the day, month and year selectors.
- Choose who can see your birthday, such as only you, your followers, or everyone.
- Tap Save to confirm the change.
Once saved, give it a moment to update. Sometimes the new date doesn't show immediately on your profile, even though it has been saved in the background.
What to do if the edit option is greyed out
X limits how often you can change your birth date. This is to stop people repeatedly altering their age to bypass restrictions.
If the Edit button next to your birth date is greyed out or missing, it usually means you've already changed it recently and need to wait before doing it again.
There is no official workaround for this limit. If it's urgent, for example because your account has been flagged for an age related restriction, you'll need to contact X support through the help centre and explain the situation.
Changing who can see your birthday
Updating the date itself is only half the job. You can also control who sees it.
Within the same Birth date section in Edit profile, you'll find privacy options. You can choose to show your full birthday to everyone, show only the month and day, or keep it private so only you can see it.
If you'd rather not advertise your date of birth publicly, I'd set this to private or followers only. There's no real benefit to making it fully public unless you want people to know when to wish you happy birthday.
Common problems people run into
A few issues come up again and again when people try to update their birthday on X.
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The most common is the edit option being locked due to the frequency limit mentioned earlier. Another is confusion between the app and the desktop site, as the menu layout differs slightly between the two.
Some users also report that after saving a new date, the age restricted features don't update straight away. If this happens, log out and back in, or close and reopen the app, before assuming something has gone wrong.
What you cannot do
I want to be plain about this. You cannot remove your birth date entirely once it has been added to your account. You can only change the date or adjust who sees it.
You also cannot bypass the edit frequency limit by using a different device or browser. The restriction sits with your account, not your device.
If your account has been restricted because of an age discrepancy, simply changing the birth date again may not automatically lift the restriction. In that case, contacting X support directly is the only route.
Keeping your profile details accurate going forward
Once you've got your birthday correct, it's worth doing a quick check of the rest of your profile at the same time. Your display name, bio, and location details are easy to overlook but just as easy to fix while you're already in the Edit profile screen.
I'd recommend reviewing your account settings every so often, particularly after any major platform update, since X does change its menu layout from time to time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change my birthday on X more than once?
You can, but X limits how often you're allowed to do it. If the edit option is greyed out, it usually means you've changed it recently and need to wait before trying again.
Will changing my birthday affect my account settings?
Yes, it can. X uses your birth date to set age related content and feature settings, so an updated date may change what you see or have access to on the platform.
Can I hide my birthday from other users on X?
Yes. In the same Birth date section where you edit the date, you can choose to show it to everyone, only your followers, or keep it private so only you can see it.
What if I entered the wrong birthday when I signed up?
Follow the same edit steps on your profile to correct it. If the option is locked due to a recent change, you may need to wait or contact X support for help.
More X and Twitter fixes: the X help guide.
