How to Change Your Age on Roblox
Roblox uses your date of birth to determine which privacy settings, communication options, and content you can access. Accounts under 13 have stricter safety restrictions, while players 13 and older gain more features and controls. Because age affects safety and legal compliance, Roblox does not allow users to freely edit their birthdate after the account is created. However, there are official ways to update your age if it was entered incorrectly.
Why Your Age Matters on Roblox
Your birthdate affects several key areas of the platform:
- chat permissions and filters;
- who can message or add you;
- visibility of certain experiences;
- access to voice chat (13+ only with ID verification);
- profile and inventory visibility settings.
For safety and privacy reasons, Roblox enforces strict age-based rules.
Can You Change Your Birthdate Manually?
Roblox does not allow players to manually edit their birthdate after creating an account. This is to prevent users from bypassing age restrictions or accessing features intended for older players.
If the age was entered incorrectly, you must use the official verification process.
How to Update Your Age Through Age Verification
Roblox provides an official method to correct or confirm your age using age verification tools.
- Go to Settings on your Roblox account.
- Select the Account Info tab.
- Find the Verify Age option.
- Follow the verification steps using a valid government-issued ID.
- Submit the verification through the supported mobile verification tool.
Once approved, your account will be updated to reflect your correct age category (13+ if applicable).
What Documents Are Accepted?
Roblox accepts official identification documents such as:
- passport;
- national ID card;
- driver’s license (if age-appropriate);
- other government-issued documents.
The verification system checks your age but does not store the full image or personal details.
What If You Cannot Verify Your Age?
If you do not have access to an ID or cannot complete verification, your age cannot be changed manually. In this case, Roblox Support may review certain cases, but they typically require proof of identity.
If verification is not possible, you may need to:
- continue using the account with existing restrictions, or
- create a new account with the correct birthdate.
Roblox does not override age restrictions without proper proof.
How Age Affects Account Features
If your account is listed as under 13, you will experience:
- stricter chat filtering;
- limited communication options;
- restricted access to some experiences;
- stronger privacy settings by default.
Once verified as 13+, these features expand:
- full privacy controls;
- more flexible communication settings;
- expanded experience access;
- eligibility for voice chat (with ID verification).
Why Roblox Enforces Age Restrictions
Roblox follows international child safety laws, including COPPA in the United States. These rules require strict handling of accounts created by children under 13. Because of this, Roblox does not allow easy manual changes to birthdates.
Summary
You cannot change your Roblox birthdate manually, but you can update your age through official age verification using a government-issued ID. Verification helps correct mistakes, unlocks 13+ features, and ensures your account reflects your true age. Without verification, age-based restrictions remain active to protect younger players.
