Change Your Email Address in Account Settings

To change your email address on Facebook, open the site or app and go to your account settings. Click the downward arrow in the top right corner (on desktop) or tap the menu icon (on mobile), then select Settings and Privacy followed by Settings. Look for the Personal Information section on the left side of the page.

Under Personal Information, you will see Email listed with your current address. Click or tap on it to open the email editing window. Facebook will ask you to enter your password to confirm the change — this is a security step to prevent someone else from changing your email without permission. Type your password and click Continue.

In the next window, you will see your current email address. Click the Add Email button or the pencil icon next to your email to add a new one. Type the new email address you want to use, then click Add Email. Facebook will send a confirmation link to that new address.

Key Takeaways

  • You must go through Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Personal Information to reach the email change option.
  • Facebook requires your password before allowing any email change for security reasons.
  • You will receive a confirmation email at your new address and must click the link inside it to complete the change.
  • You can keep your old email as a backup login method or remove it entirely after the new one is confirmed.
  • The entire process takes a few minutes, and you can use your account normally while waiting for the confirmation email to arrive.

Confirm Your New Email Address

After you enter your new email and click Add Email, Facebook sends a confirmation message to that address. Check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case) for an email from Facebook with the subject line "Confirm your email address" or similar wording. Open the email and click the blue Confirm Email Address button or the link inside.

Once you click the confirmation link, your new email becomes active when ready. If you do not confirm within a set time, Facebook may remove the unconfirmed email from your account. You can always add it again and request a new confirmation email if needed.

Remove Your Old Email Address

After your new email is confirmed, you have the option to keep your old email on file as a backup login method or remove it completely. To remove it, go back to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Personal Information, then Email. You will now see both email addresses listed.

Click the X or delete icon next to the old email address you no longer want associated with your account. Facebook will ask you to confirm the removal. Once you confirm, that email address is no longer tied to your Facebook account. You can still use your new email to log in.

What to Do If You Do Not Receive the Confirmation Email

If the confirmation email does not arrive within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder first — sometimes email filters catch messages from Facebook by mistake. If it is not there, go back to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Personal Information, then Email, and look for an option to Resend Confirmation Email or Send Again.

If you still do not receive it after resending, make sure you typed the new email address correctly when you added it. A single typo will cause the confirmation to go to the wrong inbox. You can delete the incorrect email from your account and add the correct one instead.

Using Your New Email to Log In

Once your new email is confirmed, you can use it to log in to Facebook right away. You do not have to wait for anything else or take any additional steps. straightforward go to facebook.com or open the Facebook app, enter your new email address in the login field, type your password, and click Log In.

Your old email address will still work as a login method if you kept it on file, but the new one is now your primary email. If you removed the old email entirely, only the new one will work for logging in.

Changing Your Email on Mobile Devices

The steps are nearly identical on the Facebook mobile app. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the screen, scroll down and tap Settings and Privacy, then tap Settings. Scroll to Personal Information and tap Email. Enter your password when prompted, then tap Add Email and type your new address.

You will still receive a confirmation email at the new address, and you must click the link inside it to complete the change. The rest of the process works exactly the same way as on desktop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my email address without knowing my password?

No. Facebook requires your password to change your email for security reasons. If you have forgotten your password, use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page to reset it first, then return to Settings to change your email.

What if I no longer have access to my old email address?

You can still change to a new email address without access to the old one. straightforward follow the normal steps to add your new email and confirm it. You do not need to access your old email to make the change.

Can I use the same email address for multiple Facebook accounts?

No. Each email address can only be connected to one Facebook account. If you try to add an email that is already tied to another account, Facebook will show an error message. You must use a different email for each account.

How long does it take for the confirmation email to arrive?

The confirmation email usually arrives within a few minutes. In rare cases it may take up to an hour. If you do not see it after an hour, check your spam folder or use the resend option in your email settings.

Will changing my email affect my Facebook password?

No. Your password stays the same. Changing your email address only updates the contact information Facebook has on file — it does not change how you log in or any of your security settings.