How to change your Facebook email address in three steps
You can change the email address on your Facebook account from your phone or computer in about two minutes. Go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then Personal Information, then Email. Click or tap next to your current email, enter your new email address, and Facebook will send a confirmation link to that new address. Click the link to finish the change.
The email address you use for Facebook is separate from your login password. Changing it does not affect how you sign in — you can still use your old email or your username to log in. The new email becomes your recovery address, the one Facebook uses to contact you about account security, and the one linked to password resets.
If you no longer have access to your old email, you can still change it, but the process takes longer. Facebook will ask you to verify your identity another way before letting you remove the old address.
Key Takeaways
- You can change your Facebook email from Settings & Privacy > Settings > Personal Information > Email in under two minutes.
- Your email address and your login password are separate — changing email does not change how you sign in.
- Facebook sends a confirmation link to your new email address, and you must click it to complete the change.
- If you cannot access your old email, Facebook will let you verify your identity using your phone number or a government ID instead.
- The new email becomes your recovery address for password resets and account security alerts.
Step-by-step: changing your email on a phone or tablet
Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings. Scroll to the Personal Information section and tap Email. You will see your current email address listed.
Tap the pencil icon or the edit button next to your email. Delete the old address and type in your new one. Tap Save or Confirm. Facebook will when ready send a confirmation email to the new address you entered. Go to that email inbox, find the message from Facebook, and click the confirmation link inside it. Once you click the link, the change is complete.
Step-by-step: changing your email on a computer
Log into Facebook and click the downward arrow in the top right corner. Select Settings & Privacy, then click Settings. On the left side, click Personal Information. Find the Email row and click next to it to edit.
Clear out your old email address and type the new one into the field. Click the Save Changes button. Facebook will send a confirmation email to your new address within seconds. Open that email, click the link Facebook provided, and the change takes effect when ready. You do not need to do anything else.
What happens if you cannot access your old email
If your old email account no longer exists or you cannot log into it, you cannot click the confirmation link Facebook sends. In this case, Facebook will ask you to verify your identity another way before removing the old email from your account.
Facebook may ask you to confirm your phone number, upload a photo of your government ID, or answer security questions you set up in the past. Once you complete one of these verification steps, Facebook will let you remove the old email and keep the new one. This process usually takes a few hours to a day.
Difference between your email address and your login password
Your Facebook email address and your login password are two separate things. The email is how Facebook contacts you and how you recover your account if you forget your password. Your password is what you type in when you sign in.
When you change your email, your password stays the same. You can still log in using your old email address, your new email address, or your Facebook username — whichever one you set up. Changing the email does not lock you out or require you to create a new password.
Why Facebook asks you to confirm your new email
Facebook sends a confirmation link to your new email address to make sure you actually own that email account. This protects you from someone else changing your email to theirs and locking you out of your account. Until you click the confirmation link, your old email remains your recovery address.
The confirmation link usually arrives within a minute or two. If you do not see it, check your spam or junk folder — sometimes email filters catch Facebook's messages by mistake. The link stays valid for several days, so you do not have to rush.
What to do if the confirmation email does not arrive
If you entered your new email correctly but did not receive a confirmation message from Facebook, wait a few minutes and check again. Look in your spam folder, your promotions tab, or any other folder your email provider uses to sort messages.
If the email still does not show up after 10 minutes, go back to Facebook Settings, click on Email again, and try entering the new address a second time. Facebook will send another confirmation email. If you still do not receive it, the email address you entered may be incorrect, or your email provider may be blocking Facebook's messages. Double-check the spelling of your new email address and ask your email provider whether they have Facebook blocked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the same email for two Facebook accounts?
No. Each email address can only be connected to one Facebook account. If you try to add an email that is already linked to another account, Facebook will tell you the email is already in use. You would need to remove it from the other account first, or use a different email address.
Will changing my email affect my Facebook login?
No. You can log in with your old email, your new email, or your username — all three work. Changing the email address does not change your password or how you sign in. Your login stays exactly the same.
How long does it take for the email change to go through?
Once you click the confirmation link in the email Facebook sends you, the change is when ready. The whole process from start to finish usually takes two to five minutes. If you cannot access your old email and need to verify your identity another way, it may take a few hours to a day.
What if I change my mind after confirming the new email?
You can change it back anytime. Just go to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Personal Information > Email and enter a different address. Facebook will send a confirmation link to whichever email you choose. You can switch your email address as many times as you want.
Does Facebook keep my old email on file after I change it?
No. Once you confirm your new email, the old one is removed from your account entirely. Facebook does not store it as a backup. If you ever need to use that old email again, you can add it back as a new email address, and Facebook will treat it as a fresh addition to your account.