When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works.

Meta is promptingMeta Quest 3andOculus Quest 2users to verify their birthday before they can use their VR headsets.

This also isnt just one of those popups you’ve got the option to ignore.

A person playing with VR Lego while wearing the Meta Quest 3

You’ll need to verify your age on Quest to use your VR headset

Once youve been asked to verify your age youll have 30 days to do soaccording to the official page.

You dont want to rush through the process either.

If you enter the wrong date, changing it can be a pain.

The Meta Quest 3 and its controllers in a charging station on a wooden top next to candles, a vase and a lamp

You’ll need to verify your age on Quest to use your VR headset

What does your age mean for your Meta account?

There are three types of Meta Quest account, and youre assigned one based on your age.

The most restricted are Preteen accounts for users aged 10 to 12.

The Meta Age Verification windows on a phone showing two screens. One asks why your account’s original and new birthday don’t match, and another asks you to provide a credit card or ID to verify your age

Then there are Teen accounts for people aged 13 to 17.

How do I change my birthday on Quest?

Though we dont know exactly how long this verification process takes in either case.

You might also like