In this digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. We share our precious moments, connect with friends, and stay updated on current events. However, there are times when we may want to maintain a certain level of privacy, and our birthdays can be one such piece of information we’d like to keep private. Facebook, being one of the most popular social media platforms, allows users to control the visibility of their personal information, including their birthdays. If you’re looking for a way to remove your birthday from Facebook, this guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions.
Before you proceed, it’s worth noting that removing your birthday from Facebook does not mean it will be deleted altogether. Your birthday is still stored in Facebook’s database, but it will no longer be visible to your friends or the general public. Furthermore, removing your birthday does not affect your Facebook account in any way. You will still be able to access your account, post updates, and interact with your friends as usual.
Now that you understand the implications of removing your birthday from Facebook, let’s dive into the step-by-step guide:
1. Log in to your Facebook account and click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen.
2. From the drop-down menu, select “About” and then click on the “Contact and Basic Info” tab on the left-hand side of the page.
3. Scroll down to the “Birthday” section and click on the “Edit” button to the right of your birthday.
4. In the “Birthday” pop-up window, select the “Only me” option from the drop-down menu under “Who can see your birthday?”
5. Click on the “Save Changes” button to confirm the changes.
Locate the Basic Information Panel
To begin the process, you must locate the Basic Information Panel. This can be found on your Facebook homepage to the right of the News Feed when using a web browser.
If you are using the Facebook mobile app, you will need to tap on your profile picture in the bottom right corner of the screen. This will bring up your profile page, and the Basic Information Panel will be located below your profile picture.
Once you have located the Basic Information Panel, you can proceed to the next step to remove your birthday from Facebook.
Step 3: Remove Your Birthday
To remove your birthday from Facebook, follow these steps:
| Web Browser | Mobile App |
|---|---|
| Click on the “Edit Profile” button. | Tap on the “About” tab. |
| Scroll down to the “Basic Information” section. | Scroll down to the “Basic Info” section. |
| Click on the “Edit” button next to your birthday. | Tap on the “Edit” button next to your birthday. |
| Select the “Remove” option from the drop-down menu. | Tap on the “Remove” option from the pop-up menu. |
| Click on the “Save Changes” button. | Tap on the “Save” button. |
Your birthday will now be removed from Facebook. Please note that it may take some time for the change to take effect. If you do not see the change immediately, please refresh your Facebook page.
Delete Your Birthday
Facebook allows users to remove their birthday from their profile, which can be useful for privacy or security reasons. Here are the steps on how to delete your birthday from Facebook:
1. Access Your Profile
Log into your Facebook account and click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the page.
2. Click “About”
Once on your profile page, click on the “About” tab located under your profile picture.
3. Edit Contact and Basic Info
In the left-hand menu, click on “Contact and Basic Info.”
4. Delete Birthday
Scroll down to the “Birthday” section and click on the “Edit” button. In the pop-up window, click on the “Remove Birthday” link and confirm your action.
5. Additional Options
In addition to removing your birthday, you can also choose to:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Hide Birthday | Make your birthday invisible to everyone except you and your friends. |
| Set Custom Date | Create a new birthday that is not your actual birthdate. |
| Only Show Year | Share your birth year without revealing your month and day. |
Save Changes
Once you have made your changes, click the “Save Changes” button at the bottom of the page. Your birthday will be removed from your profile.
6. Confirm Your Changes
After you click the “Save Changes” button, you will be asked to confirm your changes. Click the “Confirm” button to remove your birthday from your profile.
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Note: If you have a birthday party planned on Facebook, it will be canceled if you remove your birthday from your profile. |
Confirm Removal
Once you have successfully removed your birthday from Facebook, it will no longer be visible to others on your profile or in search results. However, it is important to note that this does not completely delete your birthday information from Facebook’s database. Facebook stores your birthday for internal purposes, such as verifying your age or sending you birthday reminders. However, this information is not accessible to others without your consent.
| Available Options |
|---|
| Hide birthday completely from your profile and search results |
| Only show your birthday to your friends |
| Only show your birth year |
| Show your birth month and day, but not your year |
Here are some additional points to consider when removing your birthday from Facebook:
- Once you remove your birthday, you will not be able to add it back to your profile for 30 days.
- Removing your birthday will not affect your ability to use Facebook or access any of its features.
- You can still choose to share your birthday with specific friends or groups by creating a custom privacy setting.
- If you have previously shared your birthday with a third-party app, the app may still have access to your birthday information. You should check the app’s privacy settings to see if you can remove your birthday from its database.
Disable Birthday Notifications
If you’re tired of seeing birthday notifications cluttering up your Facebook feed, you can disable them following these steps:
- Tap the three lines in the bottom right corner of the Facebook app.
- Scroll down and tap “Settings & Privacy”.
- Tap “Notifications”.
- Under “What you’ll get notified about”, tap “Birthdays”.
- Tap the toggle switch to turn off birthday notifications.
You can also disable birthday notifications for specific friends by:
- Going to the friend’s profile page.
- Tapping the three dots in the top right corner of the page.
- Tapping “Disable Notifications”.
- Tapping “Birthdays” to turn off birthday notifications for that friend.
How To Remove Birthday From Fb
To remove your birthday from Facebook, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Facebook account.
- Click on the down arrow in the top right corner of the screen and select "Settings".
- Click on "Privacy".
- Scroll down to the "Your Information" section and click on "Edit your information".
- Find the "Birthday" field and click on the "Edit" button.
- Select "Remove birthday" from the drop-down menu.
- Click on the "Save Changes" button.
Your birthday will now be removed from your Facebook profile.
People Also Ask
Can I hide my birthday on Facebook without removing it?
Yes, you can hide your birthday on Facebook without removing it. To do this, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Facebook account.
- Click on the down arrow in the top right corner of the screen and select "Settings".
- Click on "Privacy".
- Scroll down to the "Your Information" section and click on "Edit your information".
- Find the "Birthday" field and click on the "Edit" button.
- Select "Only me" from the drop-down menu.
- Click on the "Save Changes" button.
Why would I want to remove my birthday from Facebook?
There are several reasons why you might want to remove your birthday from Facebook:
- Privacy concerns: Your birthday is a piece of personal information that you may not want to share with everyone.
- Birthday spam: Removing your birthday can help to reduce the amount of birthday spam that you receive.
- Identity theft: Your birthday can be used by identity thieves to access your accounts or steal your information.
