Facebook locked after birthday change
The account locked after correcting the birthday and now asks for identity verification. The birthday was off by one year. After editing it, the account went into review.
Current outcome
Still Having Issues
Latest update
May 12, 2026
Issue state
Appears ongoing
Case timeline
Original issue, 3 approved replies, and 1 original poster updates
@birthday_lock
Original posterMay 12, 2026The account locked after correcting the birthday and now asks for identity verification.
The birthday was off by one year. After editing it, the account went into review.
@page_access
Community memberHelpful recovery stepsMay 12, 2026Include old birthday, corrected birthday, document type, and whether the account was already age-limited.
@birthday_lock
Community memberShared follow-up updatesFollow-up updateMay 12, 2026The account is over 18. I corrected a typo from years ago.
@mod_jay
Community memberHelpful recovery stepsMay 12, 2026For this Facebook verification issues report, update the thread with the current review status and avoid posting private codes or full document details.
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