incorrect birthdate

Question

how do i change my birthdate, i entered the wrong date and now its says 2009, which was supposed to be 2002

Answer 1

you have to do this to correct it: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/manage/how-to-change-a-birth-date-on-a-microsoft-account

Follow the section - I am an adult, but Microsoft thinks I am a child.

Answer 2

The birthdate on a Microsoft account can be changed only in limited scenarios and is especially restricted when the account is treated as a child account.

Key points from the available guidance:

1. The birthdate on a Microsoft account is not freely editable in all regions. Some countries have laws that require Microsoft to allow changes, but this is not universal.
2. For many accounts (for example, in the U.S.), once a birthdate is set, it generally cannot be changed, especially if it would change the account from a child to an adult.
3. If the account is currently classified as a child account (for example, with a birth year such as 2009), it cannot be changed to an adult birth year (such as 2002) to bypass family or age-based restrictions. The account must reach the legal adult age in the relevant country/region before it is treated as an adult account.
4. Parents or guardians can manage a child’s settings and permissions using Microsoft family features while waiting for the account to reach adult age.

To see what can be changed and what options may be available in the specific region, review the Microsoft account birthdate guidance and parental consent information provided in the references.

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References:

• Why is GroupMe asking for my birthday?
• Managing parental consent
• List of countries or regions that have statutory age limits for children
• What can I change on my Microsoft account?
• Correct date of birth that was incorrectly put on account. - Microsoft Q&A
• how to change date of birth child to adult - Microsoft Q&A