To change age on PlayStation account, adult users can edit their birthdate directly in account settings, while child accounts require a family manager to make the update. This process is essential for correcting a wrong birthdate or accessing age-restricted games and content.
Can you change your age on a PlayStation account?
Only adult accounts (users 18 or older who have reached the legal age of majority in their country) can self-edit their birthdate. Child accounts require a family manager to make changes. PlayStation Network has minimum age requirements: children under 7 are not allowed to create an account, and users aged 7 to 17 need a parent or legal guardian (a "Responsible Adult") to read and accept the Terms of Service and help create the account. If you are managing a PlayStation account for someone under 18, you will need to use family management tools to correct their age.
How to change your birthdate on an adult PlayStation account
- Sign in to your PlayStation account on the official PlayStation website using a web browser. This is the only way to change your birthdate; the option is not available on the console.
- Navigate to Account Settings by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner and selecting "Account Settings" from the drop-down menu.
- Go to "Profile and Privacy Settings" from the account settings page.
- Find the "Basic Info" section and select "Edit" next to it.
- Update your birthdate by entering the correct month, day, and year.
- Confirm the changes by clicking the appropriate button to save your new birthdate.
After saving, your account will reflect the updated age. If you need to login to PlayStation network again after making changes, use your usual email and password.
How a family manager can update a child account's date of birth
For child accounts in the UK and Ireland, a family manager can correct an incorrectly entered birthdate. The family manager must first sign in to Account Management and go to "Family Management". Select "Add Family Member", then choose "Yes" when asked if the child already has an account. Enter the child's sign-in ID and date of birth, then select "Continue". The child must then accept the family request by signing into their own account, going to "Family Management", selecting the request, choosing "Continue", inputting their date of birth, and selecting "Join Family" followed by "OK". This process ties the child's existing account to the family group and updates their birthdate.
What to do if an adult account was made for someone under 18
If an adult account was created for someone who is under 18, the account must be converted to a child account. A parent or guardian will be required to manage this process through PlayStation's age verification procedures. The account type needs to be updated so that a responsible adult can oversee it, ensuring compliance with PlayStation's terms. More information about creating and managing child accounts is available on the PlayStation support website.
Age restrictions and parental controls on PlayStation
PlayStation Network enforces age tiers: children under 7 are not permitted to have an account, and users aged 7 to 17 must have a responsible adult create and manage their account. Parental controls allow a family manager to tailor a child account's experience and activities on PSN, including restricting access to certain content based on age. If you need to change birthday on PlayStation for a child account, these controls will remain in place after the correction, letting the family manager set appropriate limits.
