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Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 9:09 PM

Unable to Verify Date of Birth

I am a new customer attempting to purchase internet from Xfinity as well as create my account with Xfinity. However, when I get to the part where I have to enter my date of birth to confirm my identity I get an error message that says "unable to verify" and am re-directed to the assistance chatbot that doesn't have a prompt that covers identify verification issues. I tried calling the assistance phone number but I get stuck in circles because I don't have an existing plan with Xfinity--because I can't verify my birthday to get a plan. I have tried on two different browsers, cleared my cache, and triple-checked that I am entering my correct birthday in MM/DD/YYYY format. I have no idea where to move forward from here and would greatly appreciate assistance because I just moved and would like to have internet as soon as possible. 

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22 days ago

Thanks for reaching out @user_w3rxo8! I can understand how frustrating this is, especially after just moving and trying to get internet set up as quickly as possible. This sounds like an identity verification error during new customer account setup.

 

You’ve already tried the right basic steps by using different browsers, clearing cache, and confirming the MM/DD/YYYY format. Since the error is still happening, we’ll need to review the pending order/account setup details and service address to see what’s preventing verification from completing. Similar verification errors often require account-level review rather than repeating the self-service flow.

Please send us a direct message with your full name and complete service address to “Xfinity Support”. To do so, click on the direct messaging icon located at the top right of this forums page.

 

Here's the detailed steps to direct message us:

  1. Click "Sign In" if necessary.
  2. Click the "Direct Messaging" icon.
  3. Click the "Start new conversation" (pencil and paper) icon. 
  4. In the "To:" line, type "Xfinity Support".
  5. As you type, a drop-down list will appear. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list.
  6. An "Xfinity Support" graphic will replace the "To:" line.
  7. Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window.
  8. Press Enter to send it.

Visitor

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17 days ago

I have the exact same issue!!
in your steps you mentioned Click the "Direct Messaging" icon. Where is this? I don't see it when I'm signed in.

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We are glad to further help with getting your account set up, @user_ys8ii5

Here's the detailed steps to direct message us:
How to Send Us a Direct Message:
1.  Click "Sign In" if necessary.
2.  Click the "Direct Messaging" icon.
3.  Click the "Start new conversation" (pencil and paper) icon. 
4.  In the "To:" line, type "Xfinity Support".
5.  As you type, a drop-down list will appear. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list.
6.  An "Xfinity Support" graphic will replace the "To:" line.
7.  Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window.
8.  Press Enter to send it.

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Hi there, I'm in the exact same boat as the other two users; I'm stuck on verify via date of birth and there is no direct message icon available to me in this forum account.

Official Employee

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Hi user_p0bbdc! We appreciate you reaching out on our Xfinity Forum. I am sorry to hear you're also running into this issue. We would love to assist you with setting up service. Please send us a Direct Message. Here are the detailed steps to direct message us: 
 • Click "Sign In" if necessary
 • Click the "Direct Message” (upper right corner of this page)
 • Click the “Start new conversation" (pencil and paper) icon
 • Type "Xfinity Support" in the To line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list
 • Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
 • Press Enter to send your message

 

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3 days ago

Same thing. When I try to purchase a plan, it says "Unable to Verify Date of Birth." After several attempts, it redirects me to an error page. No "Direct Messaging" icon either.

Official Employee

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dmytromk We are here to help. Please send us your full name and complete address via our DM. 

How to Send Us a Direct Message:

  1. Click "Sign In" if necessary.
  2. Click the "Direct Messaging" icon.
  3. Click the "Start new conversation" (pencil and paper) icon.
  4. In the "To:" line, type "Xfinity Support".
  5. As you type, a drop-down list will appear. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list.
  6. An "Xfinity Support" graphic will replace the "To:" line.
  7. Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window.
  8. Press Enter to send it.

For an example of how to send us a Direct Message, check out this link.

https://forums.xfinity.com/conversations/guidelines/how-to-direct-messaging-within-the-forum/697ba1e570934d009185c514

 

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