The quickest way to change your Facebook email

Open Facebook and go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings. On the left side, click Personal Information. Next to your email address, click Edit. Type your new email, then click Save Changes. Facebook will send a confirmation link to that new email — click it within 24 hours to finish the change.

The whole process takes about two minutes if you have access to both your old and new email accounts. If you cannot access your old email anymore, the steps are different and take longer.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your email in Settings and Privacy > Settings > Personal Information > Edit next to your email address.
  • Facebook sends a confirmation link to your new email address, and you must click it within 24 hours or the change does not go through.
  • If you no longer have access to your old email, you will need to verify your identity using a phone number or government ID before changing it.
  • You can add multiple email addresses to your account so Facebook recognizes both old and new addresses when you log in.
  • Changing your email does not affect your password, login name, or any of your account data.

Step-by-step instructions for changing your email

Start by logging into Facebook on a computer or the mobile app. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines on mobile, or the down arrow on desktop in the top right). Select Settings and Privacy, then tap Settings.

On the left menu, tap or click Personal Information. You will see your current email address listed. Click or tap the Edit button next to it. A box will appear where you can type your new email address. Delete the old one and type the new one carefully — misspelled emails will cause the confirmation to fail.

Click Save Changes. Facebook will when ready send a confirmation email to the new address you entered. Open that email and click the confirmation link inside it. You have 24 hours to do this. Once you click the link, your email address is officially changed.

What happens if you cannot access your old email anymore

If your old email account no longer exists or you cannot log into it, you cannot receive the confirmation link. In this case, Facebook requires you to verify your identity before changing the email. Go to Settings and Privacy > Settings > Personal Information and click Edit next to your email. When you try to save a new email, Facebook will ask you to verify who you are.

Facebook will offer two ways to verify: using a phone number connected to your account, or uploading a photo of a government ID. If you have a phone number on file, that is usually faster. If not, take a clear photo of your driver's license, passport, or state ID and upload it. Facebook reviews these within a few days, then sends you a confirmation link to your new email.

Adding multiple email addresses instead of replacing

You do not have to replace your old email — you can add a new one and keep the old one active at the same time. This is useful if you want to log in with either email address. Go to Settings and Privacy > Settings > Personal Information. Next to your email address, click Edit. Instead of replacing the email, click Add Email Address and type the new one.

Facebook will send a confirmation link to the new email. Click it to confirm. Now both email addresses are connected to your account, and you can log in using either one. Your old email stays active and receives notifications unless you turn those off separately.

Removing an old email address from your account

If you added a second email but now want to remove the first one, go back to Settings and Privacy > Settings > Personal Information. Click Edit next to your email addresses. You will see all the emails connected to your account. Click the X or Remove button next to the email you want to delete.

Facebook requires you to keep at least one email address on your account at all times. If you only have one email and try to remove it without adding another first, the system will not let you. Always add the new email and confirm it before removing the old one.

Troubleshooting when the confirmation email does not arrive

If you changed your email but did not receive the confirmation link, check your spam or junk folder first. Sometimes email providers filter Facebook messages by mistake. Search your email for "facebook.com" or "confirm" to find it.

If the email is not in spam, wait a few minutes — Facebook sometimes takes time to send it. If you still do not see it after 10 minutes, go back to Settings and Privacy > Settings > Personal Information and click Edit again. You can request a new confirmation email. If you requested multiple times, check that you typed the new email address correctly. A single typo will send the confirmation to the wrong place.

If the confirmation link has expired (more than 24 hours have passed), you will need to start over. Go back to Personal Information, click Edit, re-enter your new email address, and request a fresh confirmation link.

What does not change when you update your email

Changing your email address does not affect your Facebook password, username, or login name. You still log in the same way — you just use the new email instead of the old one. All your photos, messages, friends, and account settings stay exactly as they were.

Your email address is separate from your display name (the name people see on your profile). If you want to change that, it is a different setting in Personal Information. Notifications will continue to go to your new email address once the change is complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my email address on the Facebook mobile app?

Yes. Tap the menu icon (three lines), go to Settings and Privacy > Settings, then Personal Information. The steps are the same as on a computer, though the layout looks slightly different on smaller screens.

What if I do not remember the email address connected to my account?

Go to the Facebook login page and click Forgot Password. Type your phone number or username instead of your email. Facebook will show you the email address on file (partially hidden for security). From there you can reset your password and then change the email using the steps above.

How long does it take for Facebook to confirm my new email?

The confirmation is when ready once you click the link in the email Facebook sends you. The email itself usually arrives within a few minutes. If you do not click the confirmation link within 24 hours, the change expires and you have to start over.

Can someone else change my email address without my permission?

No. Changing your email requires access to your Facebook account password and access to the new email address to confirm it. If someone changed your email without permission, your account was likely hacked. Change your password when ready and review your login activity in Settings and Privacy > Settings > Security and Login.

Do I lose my old email address after I change it?

Your old email address is no longer connected to your Facebook account once the change is complete. However, the email account itself still exists — you can still use it for other services. If you want to keep both emails connected to Facebook, add the new one instead of replacing the old one.