We’ll go over what we know about checking your date of birth and updating it in this article.
TikTok and Age Limitations
Similar to several social platforms, TikTok also has an age limit for users who want to enjoy the platform’s content. The set age limit is 13, and even then, you do not get access to all the app’s features and content. If you’re under 18, TikTok tailors its content to be kid-friendly and takes away anything that could be provocative or suggestive. It also restricts certain features for users under 18, including duets and stitches to certain content. Furthermore, users under 18 will not be able to gift their favorite content creators. All these are in line to protect the younger generation on social media platforms. You might also not be allowed to comment on some videos or send messages to other TikTok users. However, if you have these limitations and know you’re 18 or above, you probably made mistakes in entering your date of birth. Currently, there’s no way you can check your age on the platform as it displays no birthday anywhere on the app. Hence, if you’re having this issue with TikTok, the only way to rectify it is to notify TikTok’s customer support and provide proof that you’re true of the age you say you are.
How To Change Your Date of Birth on TikTok
TikTok is quite strict with its community guidelines, and once you’ve entered your date of birth during registration, there’s no way to manually change it in the settings. The only is to contact TikTok’s customer support and have an identity card with your date of birth to confirm. So whether you’re using an Android or iOS app, these are the steps you must follow. You have more steps to take when you’re in the Account and profile menu, which are listed below. Once you submit your request, you should wait on TikTok for an email. This can take days to weeks, and you should be patient enough not to send the request twice. The time will come when someone replies to your request in your registered email. You might need to provide more documents, hence ensure you have all certificates that will help verify your date of birth.
Can I Delete My Account and Start Again?
If TikTok doesn’t respond to resolve your issue, you might need to delete that one and create one where you’ll have access to all the platform’s features. However, some of your data remain with TikTok for a few months, so you might have to wait until you re-use your details and username. On the other hand, if you have a new email, mobile number, and the zeal to start building your profile again, you can start afresh immediately. But ensure you give your correct date of birth this time to avoid limitations.
Conclusion
TikTok is a fun app regardless of age when you join the platform. However, it’s understandable that you want more features as you go, but you might have to wait a bit for TikTok to confirm your age before you access them!
