- Why bother adding your birthday to X
- Before you start
- How to add your birthday on X (step by step)
- Choosing who sees your birthday
- What to do if you can't find the birthday setting
- How to edit or remove your birthday later
- Will adding a birthday change anything else on your profile
- Final thoughts
- Frequently asked questions
To put your birthday on X (formerly Twitter), go to Settings and privacy, then Your account, then Account information, then Birth date. Enter your date of birth, choose who can see it, and save. If you don't see this option, update the app first. You can edit it later, though X limits how often.
Why bother adding your birthday to X
I get asked this a lot, so let's start with why it matters at all. Adding your birthday to X isn't just a box to tick. It helps the platform show you age appropriate content and ads, and it lets your followers know when to send you a message on the day.
Some people skip it because they're cautious about sharing personal details. That's fair. X lets you control who sees your birthday, which I'll cover below, so you don't have to make it public if you'd rather not.
Before you start
Make sure you're using the latest version of the X app, or that you're logged into x.com on a browser. Older versions of the app sometimes hide settings or move them around, so updating first saves you hunting for an option that isn't there.
You'll also need to be logged into the account you want to update. If you manage more than one account, double check you're on the right one before you make changes.
How to add your birthday on X (step by step)
Here's the straightforward way to do it, whether you're on mobile or desktop.
- Open the X app or go to x.com and log in.
- Tap or click on More in the left-hand menu, then select Settings and privacy.
- Go to Your account.
- Select Account information.
- You may be asked to re-enter your password to confirm it's you.
- Tap Birth date.
- Enter your day, month, and year of birth.
- Choose who can see your birthday using the visibility options.
- Tap Save or the confirm button.
That's the whole process. It takes less than a minute once you're in the right menu.
Choosing who sees your birthday
X gives you a few visibility choices for your birth date, and you can usually set these separately for your birth day and month, and your birth year. Options typically include everyone, your followers, people you follow, or just you.
I'd suggest keeping your birth year private even if you're happy for people to see the day and month. It's a small thing, but it reduces the amount of identifying information floating around attached to your profile.
You can change these visibility settings at any time without needing to remove and re-add your birthday.
What to do if you can't find the birthday setting
If you've gone into Settings and privacy and can't see Birth date under Account information, the first thing to check is whether your app needs updating. X rolls out features and menu changes gradually, so not everyone sees the same layout at the same time.
Try logging in through a browser instead of the app, or vice versa, since the two don't always match up exactly. If it's still missing after that, it may be a temporary issue on X's side rather than something you're doing wrong.
I can't tell you a workaround that guarantees it'll appear, because there isn't one. Sometimes it's a case of waiting and trying again later.
How to edit or remove your birthday later
If you've already added a birthday and need to change it, go back through the same path: Settings and privacy, Your account, Account information, Birth date. From there you can update the date.
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Worth knowing: X limits how often you can change your birth date. This is to stop people gaming age related features, so if you've entered the wrong date, fix it carefully the first time rather than assuming you can tweak it repeatedly.
If you want to remove your birthday entirely, you may not be able to fully delete it depending on current settings, only hide it from others using the visibility controls. I'd rather say that plainly than suggest a removal option that might not exist on your account.
Will adding a birthday change anything else on your profile
Adding your birthday doesn't automatically display it on your public profile page in big letters. It mainly affects things like age based content settings and, depending on your visibility choice, whether followers can see it if they check your account details.
It won't change your username, your bio, or anything else you've set up. It's a separate, independent piece of account information.
Final thoughts
Adding your birthday on X is a quick job once you know where to look. The setting lives under Settings and privacy, then Your account, then Account information. From there it's a case of entering the date and picking your privacy preference.
If the option isn't showing up for you right now, don't assume you're doing something wrong. Update the app, try the browser version, and give it time. Beyond that, there's no trick to force it to appear.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find the birthday setting on X
Go to Settings and privacy, then Your account, then Account information, then Birth date. Enter your date and choose who can see it, then save.
Can I hide my birthday from other people on X
Yes. When you add or edit your birthday, you can choose visibility settings for both the day and month, and separately for the year.
How often can I change my birthday on X
X limits how often you can edit your birth date to prevent misuse. Enter it carefully the first time, since frequent changes may not be allowed.
Why can't I see the birthday option on X
This usually happens if your app is outdated or the feature hasn't rolled out to your account yet. Try updating the app or using a browser instead.
More X and Twitter fixes: the X help guide.
