Change Your Email on TikTok in Three Steps

To change the email address on your TikTok account, open the app, tap the profile icon in the bottom right, select "Settings and privacy," then "Account," then "Email or phone number." Tap the email field, enter your new email address, and TikTok will send a verification code to that address. Enter the code to confirm the change. The whole process takes about two minutes.

You do not need to log out or create a new account. Your username, followers, videos, and watch history all stay the same. The email change takes effect when ready after you verify the code.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your email through Settings and privacy > Account > Email or phone number, not through a separate password or security page.
  • TikTok sends a verification code to your new email address, and you must enter it to complete the change.
  • If you no longer have access to your old email, you can use your phone number instead to verify your identity before changing the email.
  • The change is when ready once verified, and you can log in with either your new email or your username going forward.

What Happens to Your Account When You Change Email

Your TikTok account itself does not change. Your username stays the same, so people who follow you or search for you will find you at the same handle. All your videos, likes, comments, and followers remain attached to your account. Your watch history and personalized recommendations do not reset.

The only thing that changes is the email address TikTok uses to contact you and to let you log in. If you forget your password later, TikTok will send a reset link to your new email address, not the old one. Any notifications TikTok sends by email will go to the new address.

If You Cannot Access Your Old Email Address

If your old email account is closed or you no longer have the password, you can still change it. Instead of using the email field, tap "Phone number" on the same Account page and add your phone number. TikTok will text a verification code to that number. Once you verify it, you can then go back and change the email address without needing access to the old one.

This workaround is useful if your old email was from a work account that no longer exists or if you abandoned an email provider. The phone number acts as a backup way to prove you own the account.

Logging In After You Change Your Email

After the change is complete, you can log into TikTok using either your new email address or your username. You cannot log in with the old email address anymore. Your password does not change, so use the same password you used before.

If you use TikTok on multiple devices, you do not need to log out and back in on all of them. The app will recognize your account with the new email the next time you open it. If a device asks you to log in again, enter your new email and your password.

Changing Email on TikTok Web vs. the Mobile App

The steps are nearly identical on the TikTok website and the mobile app. On the web, log in, click your profile icon in the top right, select "Settings and privacy," then "Account," then "Email or phone number." The verification process is the same: TikTok sends a code to your new email, you enter it, and the change is done.

Mobile is usually faster because the app can auto-fill some fields. On the web, you may need to type more. Either way, you must have access to your new email address to receive the verification code, so make sure you can check that inbox before you start.

What to Do If You Do Not Receive the Verification Code

Check your spam or junk folder first. Verification codes sometimes land there by mistake. If it is not there, wait a few minutes — the email can take up to five minutes to arrive. Then try again by going back to the email field and tapping "Send code" or "Resend code."

If you still do not receive it after three attempts, the email address you entered may be wrong, or it may be associated with another TikTok account already. Double-check that you typed it correctly. If the address is correct and you still do not get the code, try changing your email to a different address instead. If that fails, contact TikTok support through the app by going to Settings and privacy > Help > Report a problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my email address on TikTok without a phone number?

Yes. You only need a phone number if you cannot access your old email. If your old email still works, you can change directly to a new email address without adding a phone number first.

Will changing my email affect my TikTok Creator Fund or brand deals?

No. Your account identity and earnings history stay the same. Brands and TikTok's payment system recognize you by your account ID, not your email. Update your email in your payment settings separately if the email there is outdated.

What if I change my email by mistake?

You can change it again when ready. Go back to Settings and privacy > Account > Email or phone number and enter the correct address. TikTok will send a new verification code to the mistaken email, so you will need access to it to undo the change. If you cannot access it, use your phone number to verify your identity first.

Does TikTok notify me when someone changes the email on my account?

TikTok does not send a notification to your old email when the address changes. If you see an email change you did not make, your account may have been compromised. Change your password when ready and enable two-factor authentication in Settings and privacy > Account > Two-factor authentication.