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How to Fix the TikTok Age-Restricted Error: A Guide to Update Your Profile and Disable Age-Restriction

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The China-based short video-sharing application TikTok is the most popular across the globe, but it comes with unexpected errors. Despite that, TikTok has more views compared to other popular apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Even after the US and India bans, TikTok is one of the most downloaded apps.

One of the most common errors users have encountered is age-restricted. It’s not possible to ignore, but it is easy to resolve. This doesn’t disappear even after closing and re-opening the application on a mobile device.

Reportedly, this even occurs if you haven’t added your birthday to TikTok. Somewhere, it justifies the restriction because some content is not suitable for users under 13, so by updating your age, you can rectify the following error: Let’s know what TikTok Age-Restriction is and how you can fix it.

What is the TikTok Age Restriction?

Restricted Mode comes under TikTok Safety Guidelines, so whenever you browse through some content that is not suitable for the age above 13, it shows the error message “Video unavailable.” This content is age-restricted.” It prohibits users from watching inappropriate videos.

How to Fix It “Video unavailable. This content is age-restricted.”

To get rid of the annoying message about such an age restriction, here is the following guide to fix it: Follow the instructions mentioned below. 

Check family pairing to see if it’s enabled or not.

  • Open Device Settings.
  • Head over to the Settings and Privacy option.
  • After that, tap on Digital Wellbeing and then go to Parental Control (or it might be called “Check on your Kids.”).
  • Now disable parental control if it is enabled.
  • Also, check the family pairing and make sure it is disabled.
  • That’s it!

Now update your TikTok profile.

  • Launch the TikTok app.
  • Tap on the Profile button that appears in the bottom right corner of the app.
  • Click on the triple-dot menu placed in the upper-right corner of the app.
  • Choose Settings & Privacy.
  • Go to the bottom, and then tap on Report a Problem.
  • Navigate to Account and Profile, then choose Edit Profile.
  • Next, tap on Other and then tap on Need More Help?
  • Explain your current situation about the incorrect birthday you entered during TikTok registration.
  • Tap on “Report” to submit your response.

After changing the privacy settings on your profile, the TikTok support team will ask you for proof of your birthday to verify your age. If you fail to provide them with the required documents, it is unlikely that they will be able to change the DOB on your account.

TikTok’s Disabled Age Restriction

If you have aged above 13 on TikTok and are still encountering the issue, then you might have enabled Restriction Mode on TikTok. Check the below guide to disable TikTok age restrictions.

  • Open the TikTok app.
  • Go to Settings and Privacy.
  • Tap on the Digital Wellbeing icon that appears in the Content & Activity Section.
  • After that, open Restricted Mode.
  • Now tap on Turn Off Restricted Mode.
  • Enter your passcode to verify, and you’ll be able to continue after that.
  • That’s it!

Otherwise, you can create a new account since it has always been easier to create a new account to continue. Either way, you can share your feedback and report it to TiKTok.