How to Change the Birth Date on a Microsoft Account

To change the birth date on a Microsoft account, use the correct account, product, permissions, and destination. This guide explains the supported workflow and the checks that confirm the result.

Confirm the Account, Product, and Expected Result

Confirm the owning account, required permissions, affected files or services, and the exact outcome you need. Keep a backup when the task changes local content or removes access.

Quick Supported Workflow

First, go to the Microsoft account profile page and sign in with the account to be updated. Next, sign in with an adult Microsoft account (or create a new adult account), and verify the final state before changing any backup or secondary account.

How to Change the Birth Date on a Microsoft Account

1. Go to the Microsoft account profile page and sign in with the account to be updated
2. Sign in with an adult Microsoft account (or create a new adult account)
3. Go to with the adult account
4. Select Edit this child's personal info for the child account and follow the instructions
5. Use a screen reader to navigate your Microsoft account

After the final step, reopen the affected app, portal, file, or account page and confirm the exact status or behavior described in the title.

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Practical Checks That Prevent a Repeat

• Record which account, app, and file owns the workflow
• Keep a verified backup before removing access, changing ownership, or replacing a local file
• Apply high-impact changes to one test item or user before expanding the scope
• Save confirmation numbers, dates, and screenshots of the final settings when they affect billing, security, or permissions

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I verify before I go to the Microsoft account profile page and sign in with the account?

Go to the Microsoft account profile page and sign in with the account to be updated. Use the account that owns the file, subscription, tenant, or setting. Personal and work accounts can expose different controls.

Why is it important to sign in with an adult Microsoft account (or create a new adult account)?

A small test confirms the correct account, permissions, and destination before the action affects a larger set of files or users. Confirm the account type, product version, ownership, and permissions before assuming the control is unavailable.

Can I safely test the step to go to with the adult account on a limited scope?

Keep the original file, confirmation messages, relevant account details, and any existing case or transaction number needed to reverse or verify the action. Keep the relevant backup or confirmation until you have checked the result.

What final check proves I was able to change the birth date on a Microsoft account?

Use a screen reader to navigate your Microsoft account. Reopen the affected app or portal and confirm that the expected status persists.