Change Your Email in Facebook Settings

To change the email address on your Facebook account, go to the Settings & Privacy menu, select Settings, then find the Email section under Personal Information. Click next to your current email, type in your new email address, and Facebook will send a confirmation link to that new address. You must click the link in that email within a set time to complete the change — if you don't, the old email stays active.

The whole process takes about five minutes if you have access to your new email inbox right away. If you wait too long to confirm, you can start over by going back to Settings and trying again. Facebook will not switch your email until you confirm it, so your old email address keeps working until then.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your email in Settings & Privacy > Settings > Personal Information > Email, not in a separate account or password section.
  • Facebook sends a confirmation link to your new email address, and you must click it within the time limit or the change does not go through.
  • Your old email address stays active on your account until you confirm the new one, so you can still log in with either one during the process.
  • If you no longer have access to your old email, you can remove it first by clicking "Remove" next to the email address in Settings.
  • You can add multiple email addresses to your Facebook account, but only one can be your primary login email at a time.

Step-by-Step: Finding the Email Settings

Open Facebook and click the downward arrow in the top right corner (on desktop) or tap the three horizontal lines at the bottom right (on mobile). Select Settings & Privacy, then tap or click Settings. Scroll down until you see the Personal Information section — this is where your email address lives.

Under Personal Information, you will see a row labeled Email with your current email address next to it. Click or tap on that row to open the email editor. This is the only place on Facebook where you can change the email tied to your account; there is no other menu or shortcut that does this.

Entering Your New Email and Confirming It

When you click on the Email row, a text box appears with your current email highlighted. Delete it and type your new email address carefully — Facebook will not catch typos for you, so double-check before moving forward. Click the checkmark or Save button to submit the change.

Facebook when ready sends a confirmation email to the new address you entered. Open that email (check your spam folder if you don't see it in your inbox) and click the Confirm Email link or button. This link usually works for 24 hours, though Facebook may extend that window if you request it. Once you click it, your new email becomes your primary login email and the change is complete.

What Happens If You Don't Confirm in Time

If you don't click the confirmation link within the time limit, Facebook cancels the change and your old email stays on your account. You will not lose access to Facebook — you can still log in with your old email and password. To try again, go back to Settings > Personal Information > Email and repeat the process with your new email address.

If the confirmation email never arrived, check your spam or junk folder first. If it is not there, go back to Settings and click on the Email row again — you can request that Facebook send a new confirmation email. Some email providers block Facebook emails, so if you are using a work email or a less common provider, contact that email service to make sure Facebook messages are not being filtered.

Removing Your Old Email Address

Once your new email is confirmed, your old email address is still listed under Personal Information. You can remove it by clicking on the old email row and selecting Remove or Delete. This step is optional — keeping both emails on your account does not cause problems, and it can be useful if you ever need to switch back.

If you want to remove your old email but you no longer have access to it (for example, if it was a work email and you no longer work there), you can still remove it directly from the Email settings without needing to log into that old account. Just click Remove next to the old email and confirm.

Using Multiple Email Addresses on One Account

Facebook lets you add more than one email address to your account. You can log in with any of them, but only one is marked as your primary email. To add a second email without removing your first one, go to Settings > Personal Information > Email and look for an Add Email option or button. Enter the new email, confirm it the same way, and it will be added to your account.

This is helpful if you are switching email providers but want to keep both active for a while, or if you use multiple emails for different purposes. You can change which email is primary by going back to the Email settings and clicking Make Primary next to the email you want to use for login.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

If you see an error message saying the email is already in use, that email address is tied to another Facebook account. You cannot use the same email on two accounts at once. If it is your own other account, you will need to change the email on that account first, then use it on your main account. If someone else is using it, you may need to recover that account or contact Facebook Support.

If you changed your email but cannot log in with the new one, make sure you clicked the confirmation link in the confirmation email. Your old email will still work for login until you remove it, so use that to get back into your account and check the Email settings to see if the new email shows as confirmed. If the new email is still listed as unconfirmed, request a new confirmation email and try again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my email without a password?

No, you must be logged into your Facebook account to change the email in Settings. If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page to reset it first, then change your email once you are back in your account.

What if I don't have access to my new email yet?

Do not enter an email address you cannot access. Wait until you can log into the new email account, then change your Facebook email. If you already started the change, you can cancel it by not clicking the confirmation link — your old email will stay active.

Does changing my email affect my password?

No, your password stays the same. You can still log in with your old email and the same password until you remove the old email from your account. The new email just becomes another way to log in.

How long does the confirmation email take to arrive?

The confirmation email usually arrives within a few minutes. If you have not received it after 10 minutes, check your spam folder, then go back to Settings and request a new confirmation email. Some email providers delay Facebook messages, so contact your email provider if the problem keeps happening.

Can I change my email on the Facebook app instead of the website?

Yes, the process is the same on the mobile app. Tap the three lines at the bottom right, go to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Personal Information > Email, and follow the same steps. The confirmation email will arrive the same way whether you use the app or website.