According to the renowned platform TikTok, its content is for users aged 13 and above. However, there cannot be any control imposed on viral content that can be age-inappropriate, sexually suggestive, or dangerous for both tweens and teens. The famed video-sharing platform takes numerous factors into account, including ages, while curating videos for the users.
TikTok has an active user base of hundreds of millions who are under 18 years old. This has led to an increase in privacy concerns for minors. And even though the platform has no age verification step required for signing up, you are required to prove your age if you want to request a change. So, your best bet would be to stay honest, and upfront about your age while creating an account on TikTok. Moreover, always be cautious and considerate while uploading content on the platform.
Today, we are going to discuss how you can change your age on TikTok along with some other age restrictions on the platform.
Changing Age on TikTok
Last year, TikTok tied all loose ends regarding privacy. The platform made all the accounts under the age of 16 private and removed the ability to change the date of birth within the app after you have set it. This means that even though you have the option of changing your username on TikTok, you cannot alter your age.
If you try signing up and entering the wrong birth date, you won’t be able to sign in.
Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Your Age on TikTok
If you entered the wrong age in the TikTok app, and you want to correct your mistake without signing up for a new account, you can either:
Contact customer support using the Support section of the app
Email [email protected] and request a change.
Continue reading to know the step-by-step guide for changing the age on TikTok through customer support:
Step #1: Launch the App
Open the TikTok app for Android or iPhone.
Step #2: Go to Profile
Go to the bottom right of the home screen and tap on Profile.
Step #3: Tap on the Three Lines
Now, go to the top-right corner and tap on the three lines you see there.
Step #4: Go to Privacy Settings
This shall take you to the Privacy and Settings page of the app. Keep scrolling down till you reach the Support section.
Step #5: Find Report
After finding the Support section, you would find Report a problem under that.
Step #6: Go to Profile
Select Account and Profile.
Step #7: Hit Edit
Now tap on the Editing profile option.
Step #8: Choose Other
Select other.
Step #9: Go to Help
After that, select the Need more help option.
Step #10: Change the Age
This is going to take you to a feedback form. Here, you can enter a text and request a change in the date of birth on your account.
A customer representative from customer support shall email you on the email ID linked to your TikTok account. You will have to provide some identification to confirm your identity, ensuring you are an authentic user, as well as your date of birth to make the change in your account.
