This article will teach you how to make your date of birth on Facebook private.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Using an iOS device
Step 1. Open the Facebook app
It has a white "F" icon on a blue background.
If your account is not open, enter your email address (or phone number) and password, then tap To enter.
Step 2. Tap the ☰ button
This option is found in the lower right corner of the screen.
Step 3. Enter your name
This option should be at the top of the screen.
Step 4. Tap Edit About
This button is below your profile picture.
Step 5. Scroll down to the "Basic information" section and tap Edit
The button To edit is in the upper right corner of the "Basic Information" window.
Step 6. Tap a person icon
This option is to the right of your birth date.
Step 7. Tap More Options
This option is near the bottom of the drop-down menu.
Step 8. Tap Only me
By activating this option, only you will have access to view your date of birth in your profile.
Step 9. Scroll down and tap Save
This button is located at the bottom of the page. Your birthday date has now been hidden, meaning your friends will no longer be able to see it when entering the "About" section of your timeline.
Method 2 of 3: Using an Android Device
Step 1. Open the Facebook app
It has a white "F" icon on a blue background.
If your account is not open, enter your email address (or phone number) and password, then tap To enter.
Step 2. Tap the ☰ button
This option is found in the upper right corner of the screen.
Step 3. Enter your name
This option should be at the top of the screen.
Step 4. Scroll down and tap About
This button is below your profile picture.
Step 5. Tap More About You
The location of this tab can vary, but it usually appears below your personal details at the top of this page.
Step 6. Scroll down to the "Basic information" section and tap Edit
The button To edit is in the upper right corner of the "Basic Information" window.
Step 7. Tap a person's icon next to their birthday
This option is to the right of your birth date.
Step 8. Tap More Options
This option is near the bottom of the drop-down menu.
Step 9. Tap Only me
By activating this option, only you will have access to view your date of birth in your profile.
Step 10. Scroll down and tap Save
This button is located at the bottom of the page. Your birthday date has now been hidden, meaning your friends will no longer be able to see it when entering the "About" section of your timeline.
Method 3 of 3: Using the Facebook website
Step 1. Open the Facebook website
It will open in your news feed.
Otherwise, enter your email address (or phone number) and password and tap To enter.
Step 2. Click on the tab with your name
This option is found at the top of the Facebook page.
The tab with your name will also have a thumbnail of your profile image
Step 3. Click Update Information
This option is to the right of your name, at the top of your timeline.
Step 4. Click Contact and Basic Information
This option is on the left side of the screen.
Step 5. Scroll down to the "Basic Information" section and hover over "Date of Birth"
The "Basic Information" section is under the "Website and Social Network Links" area. Mouse over "Date of birth" to see the option To edit.
Step 6. Click Edit
This option is to the right of your birth date.
Step 7. Click on a person icon
This option is to the right of your birth date.
Step 8. Click Only Me
This option will hide your birthday from your profile.
If you also want to hide the year you were born, do so directly below your birthdate field
Step 9. Click Save Changes
Now your birthday will no longer appear on your profile.