Yes, you can change your email address on Facebook in under a minute
Facebook lets you change the email address tied to your account at any time. You do this through your account settings, not through a separate form or support request. The change takes effect when ready, and you can use your new email to log in right away.
You can have up to four email addresses or phone numbers linked to one Facebook account at the same time. This means you can add a new email before removing the old one, which is useful if you are switching email providers or want to keep a backup login method.
Key Takeaways
- Open Facebook settings, go to Personal Information, then Email, and click Edit to add or change your email address.
- You can keep up to four email addresses on one account, so you do not have to remove the old one when ready.
- Facebook will not send you a confirmation email to your old address when you add a new one.
- If you forget your password, you can use any email address linked to your account to reset it.
- Removing all email addresses from your account is not possible — you must have at least one email or phone number to log in.
Step-by-step: adding or changing your email on a computer
Open Facebook and click the downward arrow in the top right corner. Select Settings and privacy, then click Settings. On the left side, click Personal information.
Find the Email row and click Edit. Type your new email address in the box that appears. Click Add to add it to your account, or click the X next to an existing email to remove it. Your changes save automatically.
If you are adding a new email, Facebook does not require you to confirm it by clicking a link in an email. You can start using it to log in when ready. If you want to remove your old email, click the X next to it in the same Email section.
Step-by-step: changing your email on the Facebook app
Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy, then tap Settings.
Tap Personal information. Find Email and tap Edit. Type your new email address and tap Add. To remove an old email, tap the X next to it. The changes take effect right away.
What happens to your old email address
When you add a new email to your Facebook account, your old email does not automatically disappear. You have to remove it yourself by clicking or tapping the X next to it. Until you do, both emails will work to log in.
If you remove an email address from Facebook, that email is no longer tied to your account. Someone else could use that email to create a new Facebook account, or you could add it back to your current account later if you change your mind.
If you cannot remember your current email address
If you do not know which email is linked to your account, you can find it by trying to log in. Go to the Facebook login page and click Forgot password? Enter your name or phone number. Facebook will show you the email addresses and phone numbers tied to your account, even if you do not remember them.
You do not have to reset your password to see this information. Once you see which emails are linked, you can go back and log in normally with any of them.
Changing the email Facebook uses to contact you
Your login email and your contact email can be different. The contact email is the one Facebook uses to send you notifications, password resets, and security alerts. To change which email receives these messages, go to Settings and privacy > Settings > Personal information > Email.
If you have multiple emails linked to your account, Facebook will send notifications to the one marked as primary. You can change which email is primary by clicking Edit next to the Email section and selecting a different email from the list.
Troubleshooting: common problems when changing your email
If Facebook says your new email is already in use, it means that email is tied to another Facebook account. You cannot use the same email for two accounts. You will need to either use a different email or remove this email from the other account first.
If you cannot find the Email section in Personal Information, your account may have restrictions. Try logging out and logging back in, or try the change on a different device. If the problem continues, you can report it through Facebook's Help Center by searching "change email address".
If you added a new email but it is not showing up as an option to log in, refresh the page or close and reopen the app. Changes usually appear within seconds, but occasionally take a few minutes to sync across Facebook's servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to confirm my new email address?
No. Facebook does not send a confirmation link to your new email. You can use it to log in when ready after you add it. This is different from creating a new account, where Facebook does require email confirmation.
Can I use a phone number instead of an email to log in?
Yes. You can add a phone number to your account in the same Personal Information section. You can log in with your phone number, any of your email addresses, or your username. You must have at least one of these three to access your account.
What if I delete my email address by mistake?
You can add it back anytime by going to Settings > Personal Information > Email and clicking Edit. There is no waiting period or penalty. If you removed the only email on your account, you can still log in with your phone number or username, then add an email back.
Will changing my email affect my Facebook friends or messages?
No. Your email address is private and only you can see it. Changing it does not affect your profile, your friends list, your messages, or anything else on your account. Only you and Facebook know which email is linked to your account.
Can I change my email if my account is locked or disabled?
If your account is locked, you will not be able to access Settings. You will need to unlock it first by following Facebook's security steps, usually by confirming your identity through email or phone. Once your account is unlocked, you can change your email normally.