How to change a birth date on a Microsoft account

How to change a birth date on an adult's Microsoft account:

1. Edit your Microsoft account profile using the credentials of the account you wish to update.
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2. Make your changes and select Save .

If you are an adult but have the wrong birth date on the account, you need to change the account information as if you were a child.

1. Sign in to your Microsoft account, using the credentials of the account you wish to update.​​​​​​​
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2. Complete parental consent and either sign in with another account by selecting "I’m a parent or guardian" or "I need to ask parent or guardian" and complete the steps to provide consent for the account.

3. Make your changes and select Save.

How to change a birth date on a child's Microsoft account

1. Using the adult Microsoft account that gave consent to the account, sign in to Manage child accounts.
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2. Select Edit this child's personal info and then follow the instructions.

If you are an adult but have the wrong birth date on the account, you need to change the account information as if you were a child.

1. Select I'm a parent or guardian

2. Sign in to your Microsoft account as an adult.
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3. Review the Give consent for Child's Microsoft account screen and scroll down to select Yes, I agree.

4. Grant use of non-Microsoft apps if required.

5. Set screentime limits and activity reporting if required.

6. Using the adult Microsoft account that gave consent to the account, sign in to Manage child accounts.
   Manage child accounts

7. Select Edit this child's personal info and then follow the instructions to edit the date of birth.

   Note: Saving will confirm that the account will no longer require adult permission to sign in.