Changing your age on Facebook is simple, but it’s important to follow the steps carefully to ensure your profile reflects accurate information. Whether you want to correct a mistake or update your age for privacy reasons, here’s a comprehensive guide on how to do it.
Before you begin, be aware that Facebook has restrictions on how frequently you can change your birth date. If you’ve recently updated it, you may need to wait before making another change.
Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Your Age on Facebook
How to change your Facebook age on a laptop/desktop:
- Begin by going to facebook.com
- Next, click your profile picture in the top right corner to bring up your account menu.
- Select “Settings & Privacy” then “Settings”
- Over on the left of the screen, go into your Meta Accounts Center by clicking “See more in Accounts Center”
- On the next screen, select “Personal Details”
- Click on “Birthday,” then “Edit,”
- Edit your birthday accordingly. It looks like Facebook will make you wait a while before you can change your age again, so just be aware of that. When you’re done, tap “Save,” then “Confirm.”
How to change your Facebook age on a mobile device (works on iPhone/Android/iPad):
- Begin by opening the Facebook app or by going to facebook.com in a mobile browser.
- Next, open your accounts menu. In the app, that’s the icon in the bottom right with your profile picture. In a mobile browser and some Android devices, it’ll be in the top right as a profile picture or a hamburger menu (three horizontal lines).
- On the next screen, scroll down, select “Settings & Privacy,” then “Settings”
- Next, go into your Meta Accounts Center by clicking “See more in Accounts Center”
- On the next screen, select “Personal Details”
- Click on “Birthday,” then “Edit,”
- Edit your birthday accordingly. When you’re done, tap “Save,” then “Confirm.”
Final Thoughts
Keeping your personal information up-to-date on Facebook helps ensure that your profile is accurate and trustworthy. Whether you’re correcting a mistake or making adjustments for privacy, following these steps will help you change your age on Facebook efficiently.
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