Yes, you can change your LinkedIn email, and it takes about two minutes
LinkedIn lets you change the email address tied to your account at any time. You do this through your account settings, not through a separate form or support request. The change takes effect when ready, though LinkedIn will send a confirmation message to both your old email and your new one.
You can change your email whether you signed up with LinkedIn directly, through Facebook, or through another method. If you use single sign-on (logging in through Google or Microsoft), you can still add or change a separate LinkedIn email address in your settings.
The main reason to change your email is that you no longer use the old one, you want to use a work email instead of a personal one, or you are consolidating accounts. LinkedIn does not let you have two active accounts under the same email, so if you are switching to a new email address, you will need to update the old account before creating a new one.
Key Takeaways
- Go to Settings & Privacy, then the Email and phone section, to change the email address on file.
- LinkedIn sends a confirmation link to your new email address, and you must click it to complete the change.
- Your old email address stops working for login when ready after you confirm the new one.
- If you forgot your password, you can still change your email by using the "Forgot password?" link on the login page.
The step-by-step process to update your email
Log into LinkedIn using your current email and password. Click your profile photo in the top right corner, then select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown menu.
On the Settings page, click the Email and phone tab on the left side. You will see your current email address listed. Click the pencil icon next to it to edit.
Type your new email address into the field. LinkedIn will ask you to confirm your password before it proceeds. Enter your password and click Change email. LinkedIn will send a confirmation link to your new email address.
Check the inbox of your new email address for a message from LinkedIn. The subject line will say something like "Confirm your new email address." Click the link in that email to verify the change. Once you click the link, your new email becomes active and your old one no longer works for logging in.
What happens to your old email after you change it
Your old email address is removed from your account completely. You cannot log in with it anymore. If someone tries to create a new LinkedIn account using your old email, they will be able to do so — LinkedIn does not reserve old email addresses.
LinkedIn sends a notification to your old email address letting you know the change was made. If you did not make this change yourself, you should log back in and change your password right away, then check your account activity to see if anyone else accessed it.
Any email notifications LinkedIn was sending to your old address will now go to your new one. This includes connection requests, job recommendations, and weekly digests. You do not need to update these settings separately.
Changing your email if you cannot access your current one
If you no longer have access to the email address on your account, you cannot change it through the normal settings route because LinkedIn requires you to confirm your password. However, you can still regain access by using the password reset flow.
Go to the LinkedIn login page and click Forgot password? Enter the email address you still have access to, or enter the phone number associated with your account if you added one. LinkedIn will send a password reset link to whichever address or phone you provide.
Once you reset your password, log back in and follow the normal email change process described above. If you do not have access to any email or phone number on file, you will need to contact LinkedIn Support through the Help Center to regain access to your account.
Changing your email when you use single sign-on
If you log into LinkedIn through Google, Microsoft, or Facebook instead of using a LinkedIn password, you can still add or change an email address in your account settings. The process is the same: go to Settings & Privacy, click Email and phone, and add or edit your email address.
LinkedIn will still send a confirmation link to the new email you enter. You do not need to change anything in your Google, Microsoft, or Facebook account — your LinkedIn login method stays the same.
If you want to switch from single sign-on to logging in with an email and password instead, you can set a LinkedIn password in your Settings under Password. Once you do, you can log in either way.
Why LinkedIn might not let you change your email
LinkedIn will reject a new email address if it is already tied to another LinkedIn account. Each email can only belong to one account. If you are trying to use an email that is already in use, you have two options: change the email on the other account first, or use a different email address for this account.
LinkedIn also will not accept certain email formats, such as emails with spaces or special characters that are not allowed in email addresses. If you see an error message, double-check that you typed the email correctly and that it follows standard email format (name@domain.com).
If you are having trouble completing the confirmation step, check your spam or promotions folder for the confirmation email from LinkedIn. Sometimes the message gets filtered. If you still cannot find it, you can request a new confirmation link by going back to Settings and clicking the pencil icon next to your email again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing my email affect my LinkedIn profile or connections?
No. Your profile, connections, messages, and all other account data stay exactly the same. Only the email address you use to log in changes. Your connections will not see your email address unless you choose to display it on your profile.
Can I have two email addresses on one LinkedIn account?
No. LinkedIn only allows one email address per account. If you want to use a different email, you must replace the old one. You cannot keep both active on the same account.
How long does it take for the email change to go through?
The change is when ready once you click the confirmation link in the email LinkedIn sends you. Your new email works for login right away, and your old email stops working when ready.
What if I change my mind and want to switch back to my old email?
You can change your email as many times as you want. Just go back to Settings & Privacy, click Email and phone, and enter your old email address. LinkedIn will send a new confirmation link to that address.
Do I need to tell my contacts that my email changed?
No. Your LinkedIn email is not shared with your connections by default, so they will not know it changed. If you have listed your email on your profile for people to contact you directly, you may want to update that separately if you want people to use your new email.