Change Your Email in Settings in Three Steps

Open Facebook and go to the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner on mobile, or the downward arrow in the top right on desktop. Tap or click Settings & Privacy, then Settings. Scroll down to find Personal Information and tap or click it.

Look for Email in that section. Tap or click the pencil icon next to your current email address. Type your new email address into the field that appears, then tap or click Change Email or Save Changes depending on your device.

Facebook will send a confirmation message to your new email address. Open that message and click the link inside it to verify the change. Your email address updates when ready after you confirm.

Key Takeaways

  • You reach email settings through the menu icon and Settings, then Personal Information — the path is the same on mobile and desktop.
  • Facebook sends a confirmation link to your new email address, and the change does not take effect until you click that link.
  • You can use the same email address on multiple Facebook accounts, but each account needs its own unique email if you want to log in separately.
  • If you no longer have access to your old email address, you can add a phone number or use a recovery email to regain access to your account.

What Happens to Your Old Email Address

Once you confirm your new email address, Facebook stops using the old one to log in. You can no longer use the old email to access that account. If you own other Facebook accounts, you can reuse the old email address on a different account after the change is complete.

Facebook keeps a record of email addresses you have used in the past for security purposes. If someone tries to use your old email to create a new account, Facebook may ask them to verify they own that address. This does not affect your ability to use the old email elsewhere.

When You Cannot Access Your Old Email

If your old email account no longer exists or you cannot open it, you cannot receive the confirmation link Facebook sends. In this case, go back to Settings > Personal Information > Email and look for an option that says No longer have access to this email? or similar wording.

Facebook will ask you to verify your identity another way. You can use a phone number associated with your account, answer security questions, or upload a photo of your ID. After Facebook confirms who you are, you can change your email address without needing access to the old one.

Adding a Backup Email or Phone Number

You can add a second email address or phone number to your Facebook account without removing your primary email. This gives you another way to log in and helps you recover your account if you lose access to your main email.

Go to Settings > Personal Information and look for Email or Phone. Tap or click Add next to whichever you want to add. Type the new email or phone number, and Facebook will send a confirmation message. Click the link or enter the code to verify it. Your account now has multiple ways to log in.

Logging In After You Change Your Email

After your new email is confirmed, you can log in using either your new email address or your Facebook username. Your password stays the same. If you have two-factor authentication turned on, you will still need to enter a code from your phone or authentication app after you enter your email and password.

If you forget which email you used most recently, go to the Facebook login page and click Forgot Password? Type your username, phone number, or any email address you have used on that account. Facebook will show you which email addresses are connected to it and send a recovery link to one of them.

Changing Email on a Business or Creator Account

If you manage a Facebook Page or Instagram account through Facebook, the process for changing your personal email is the same. Your personal account email and your Page email are separate. Changing your personal email does not change the email associated with your Page.

To change the email for a Facebook Page, go to the Page, click Settings, then Page Roles. You can see which email addresses have access to manage the Page. To change the primary email for the Page itself, look under General settings for Page Email.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

If you do not see the confirmation email after changing your address, check your spam or junk folder. The email comes from Facebook and usually arrives within a few minutes. If it does not arrive after 15 minutes, go back to Settings > Personal Information > Email and look for a button that says Resend Confirmation Email or Send Again.

If you see an error message saying the email is already in use, that email address is connected to another Facebook account. You cannot use the same email on two accounts at the same time. You must remove it from the other account first, or use a different email address for this account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same email address on two Facebook accounts?

No. Each Facebook account must have its own unique email address if you want to use that email to log in. If you have two accounts, you need two different email addresses. You can add a phone number as a backup login method on both accounts, but the primary email must be different.

What if I change my email and then change my mind?

You can change it back the same way you changed it the first time. Go to Settings > Personal Information > Email, enter your old email address, and confirm it. Facebook will send a confirmation link to that old email address, so you need to have access to it.

Does changing my email affect my password?

No. Your password stays the same. You log in with your new email address and your existing password. If you want to change your password at the same time, you can do that separately in Settings > Password and Security.

Can I change my email if my account is locked or disabled?

If your account is locked, you must unlock it first. Facebook will ask you to verify your identity using your phone number, email, or ID. Once your account is unlocked, you can change your email. If your account is disabled, you cannot change the email until Facebook reviews your account and restores it.