Yes, you can change your Facebook email in your account settings

Facebook 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 Facebook will send a confirmation message to both your old and new email addresses so you can undo it if someone else made the change without your permission.

You can have up to four email addresses or phone numbers linked to your Facebook account at once. This means you can add a new email before removing the old one, which is safer than switching directly. If you lose access to your current email, you can still recover your account using a phone number or another email you added earlier.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Facebook settings, go to Personal Information, then Email, and click Edit to add or change your email address.
  • Facebook sends a confirmation link to your new email — you must click it within 24 hours or the change will not complete.
  • You can keep multiple email addresses on your account, so add the new one before deleting the old one if you want a safety net.
  • If you no longer have access to your current email, you can recover your account using a phone number or a backup email you set up earlier.

Step-by-step: changing your primary email on a computer

Go to Facebook.com and log in. Click the downward arrow in the top right corner and select Settings and privacy, then Settings. On the left side, click Personal information. You will see a section labeled Email with your current address listed.

Click the Edit button next to your email address. A box will appear where you can type your new email. Type it carefully — Facebook does not check whether the address is real until you confirm it. Click Add or Save (the button name varies by device). Facebook will send a confirmation link to the new email address.

Open the email account you just entered and look for a message from Facebook. It will have a subject line like "Confirm your email address" or "Verify your email address." Click the link inside the email. This confirms that you own the new address and completes the change. The link expires after 24 hours, so do this soon after you request the change.

Once you confirm, the new email becomes your primary email for logging in and receiving notifications. Your old email will still be listed as a secondary email on your account unless you remove it. You can delete it by going back to Settings > Personal information > Email and clicking the X next to the old address.

Changing your email on a phone or tablet

Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) at the bottom right. Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy, then Settings. Tap Personal information. You will see Email listed with your current address.

Tap Edit next to your email. Type your new email address in the box that appears. Tap Save or Add. Facebook will send a confirmation link to the new address. Open that email and click the link to finish. The process is the same as on a computer — you have 24 hours to confirm.

What happens if you cannot access your old email

If your old email account no longer works or you no longer have access to it, you can still change your Facebook email using a phone number or a backup email you added to your account earlier. Go to Settings > Personal information and look for Phone number or any other email addresses you may have added.

If you have a phone number on file, you can use that to recover your account. If you do not have a phone number or backup email, you will need to use Facebook's account recovery tool. Go to facebook.com/login/identify and enter your name, email, or phone number. Facebook will walk you through steps to prove you own the account, which may include answering security questions or identifying photos of your friends.

Once you regain access, you can add a new email address and set it as your primary. This is why it helps to keep at least one backup email or phone number on your account — it gives you a way back in if your main email stops working.

Keeping multiple email addresses on your account

Facebook allows you to link up to four email addresses or phone numbers to a single account. This is useful if you want to keep your old email active while you transition to a new one, or if you want to be able to log in using either address.

To add an email without removing your current one, go to Settings > Personal information > Email and click Add email or Add another email. Type the new address and click Add. Facebook will send a confirmation link to that address. Click the link to confirm it. Now both emails are on your account, and you can log in using either one.

You can remove any email except your primary one. To set a different email as primary, go to Email settings and look for an option that says Make primary or a radio button next to the address you want to use. Click it, and that email becomes your main login address and the one Facebook uses to send you notifications.

Why Facebook asks you to confirm your new email

The confirmation step protects your account. If someone else had access to your Facebook password, they could try to change your email to lock you out. By requiring you to click a link in the new email address, Facebook makes sure that only someone who actually owns that email can complete the change.

If you see a confirmation email you did not request, do not click the link. Instead, go to your Facebook settings and change your password right away. This suggests someone else may have accessed your account. If you cannot log in, use the account recovery tool at facebook.com/login/identify to regain control.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my email if I forgot my password?

You will need to reset your password first. Go to facebook.com and click "Forgot password?" Enter your email, phone number, or username. Facebook will send you a link to reset your password. Once you create a new password, you can log in and change your email through Settings.

How long does it take for the email change to show up?

The change is when ready once you click the confirmation link in your new email. You do not need to wait or refresh the page. You can log in with your new email address right away.

What if I click the confirmation link by mistake and want to undo it?

Go back to Settings > Personal information > Email. You will see both your old and new email addresses listed. Click the X next to the new one to remove it. This undoes the change, and your old email becomes your primary again.

Can I use the same email for two different Facebook accounts?

No. Each email address can only be linked to one Facebook account. If you try to add an email that is already on another account, Facebook will tell you the email is already in use and will not let you add it.

Do I have to remove my old email if I add a new one?

No. You can keep both on your account and log in using either one. You only need to remove the old email if you want to delete it completely or if you are running out of the four-email limit and need space for another address.