Date of birth doesn't work while updating my Apple ID

Whan I put in my date of birth it will not work


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Posted on Aug 21, 2023 1:06 PM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2023 10:53 AM

Hello Tylerhenry1221,



Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. We understand you want to update your date of birth on your Apple ID. We have a great resource that will help you get this resolved. Try following the steps below.


Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID - Apple Support



"Edit your birth date

If you need to change the birth date for someone below age 13, contact Apple Support.*

On the web

  1. Sign in to appleid.apple.com.
  2. Select Personal Information, then choose Birthday. 
  3. Update your birth date and click Save. If you're changing a birth date for a child, learn what to do

Depending on how you created your Apple ID, you might be required to provide additional information or change your Apple ID username from a mobile phone number to an email address.

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Go to Settings > [your name].
  2. Tap Name, Phone Numbers, Email. You might need to enter your Apple ID password.
  3. Tap Change Birthday or Birthday. 
  4. Update your birth date, then tap Done. If you're changing a birth date for a child, learn what to do


Change a birth date for a child

To change a birth date to any age below 13,* you must be a member of a Family Sharing group, and your family organizer must approve the change. After you change a birth date to any age below 13, you can't edit it.* Learn more about Family Sharing

  1. Update the birth date.
  2. Follow the onscreen steps to send an email request to your family organizer.
  3. Your family organizer will get an email with instructions to approve the request. 

*Age varies by country or region. If you need to change the birth date for a child, contact Apple Support. "



We hope this helps.


Cheers!




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Aug 22, 2023 10:53 AM in response to Tylerhenry1221

Hello Tylerhenry1221,



Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. We understand you want to update your date of birth on your Apple ID. We have a great resource that will help you get this resolved. Try following the steps below.


Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID - Apple Support



"Edit your birth date

If you need to change the birth date for someone below age 13, contact Apple Support.*

On the web

  1. Sign in to appleid.apple.com.
  2. Select Personal Information, then choose Birthday. 
  3. Update your birth date and click Save. If you're changing a birth date for a child, learn what to do

Depending on how you created your Apple ID, you might be required to provide additional information or change your Apple ID username from a mobile phone number to an email address.

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Go to Settings > [your name].
  2. Tap Name, Phone Numbers, Email. You might need to enter your Apple ID password.
  3. Tap Change Birthday or Birthday. 
  4. Update your birth date, then tap Done. If you're changing a birth date for a child, learn what to do


Change a birth date for a child

To change a birth date to any age below 13,* you must be a member of a Family Sharing group, and your family organizer must approve the change. After you change a birth date to any age below 13, you can't edit it.* Learn more about Family Sharing

  1. Update the birth date.
  2. Follow the onscreen steps to send an email request to your family organizer.
  3. Your family organizer will get an email with instructions to approve the request. 

*Age varies by country or region. If you need to change the birth date for a child, contact Apple Support. "



We hope this helps.


Cheers!




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