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How to Change Your Birthday on Your Google Account

Open your Google Account, go to Personal info and edit Birthday. You can also choose whether your birthday is visible to others. If Google thinks you’re under the age limit, you may need to verify your age with ID or a card.

Updated
Time
3 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Applies to
Web, Android, iPhone

By Published Oct 6, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1 Go to myaccount.google.com and sign in.
  2. 2 Select Personal info > Birthday.
  3. 3 Enter the correct date and click Save.
  4. 4 Use the visibility setting to choose who can see it.
  5. 5 If age verification is requested, follow Google’s prompts.
On this page
  1. Before you start
  2. Change your birthday
  3. Troubleshooting
  4. Frequently asked questions

Before you start

  • Your Google account password

Change your birthday

  1. 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.

  2. Step 2: Go to Personal info

    Select Personal info, then Birthday.

  3. Step 3: Edit and save

    Click the edit (pencil) icon, enter the correct date and click Save.

  4. 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.

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Written by

James Chambo

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James is the Founder and Senior Editor of OnlineHow with more than 20 years of experience in internet publishing.