Before you start
- Your Google account password
Change your birthday
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Step 1: Open your Google Account
Go to myaccount.google.com. On Android: Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account. In Gmail: profile picture > Manage your Google Account.
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Step 2: Go to Personal info
Select Personal info, then Birthday.
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Step 3: Edit and save
Click the edit (pencil) icon, enter the correct date and click Save.
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Step 4: Choose visibility
Set who can see your birthday: Only you, Your organisation or Anyone.
Troubleshooting
The Birthday option is greyed out
Work or school accounts may be managed by the organisation, and supervised child accounts are managed by parents through Family Link.
Changed recently and can’t change again
Google may limit how often you can change your birthday. Wait and try again, or use the verification flow if offered.
Frequently asked questions
Who can see my birthday?
Only you by default. You control visibility in Personal info.
Why does Google need my birthday?
To apply age-appropriate settings and meet legal requirements for some services.
Summary
Go to myaccount.google.com > Personal info > Birthday, edit the date and save. Choose who can see it, and be ready to verify your age if Google asks.
