Change Your Facebook Email Address from Settings

To change the email Facebook uses for login, go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings. On the left side, click Personal Information. Find the Email row and click next to it to edit. Type your new email address, then click Save Changes. Facebook will send a confirmation link to that new email — you must click it within a set time to complete the change.

The old email stops working for login as soon as you confirm the new one. You do not need to log out first or change your password. If you have two-factor authentication turned on, you can still use your phone number or authentication app to sign in while the email change processes.

If you cannot find Personal Information in Settings, your account may be using the newer Meta account system. In that case, go to Settings & Privacy, then Meta Account Center. Click Personal Information on the left, then Email, then Edit. Follow the same confirmation steps.

Key Takeaways

  • Facebook sends a confirmation link to your new email address, and you must click it to finish the change — the old email does not work until you do.
  • The change takes effect when ready after you confirm, and your old email address can no longer be used to log in.
  • If you lose access to the new email before confirming, you can undo the change from your old email account within a short window.
  • Two-factor authentication does not block the email change — you can still sign in with your phone or authentication app during the process.

What Happens If You Cannot Access the Confirmation Email

If you entered a new email address but cannot reach it to click the confirmation link, log back in using your old email and password. Go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then Personal Information. Click next to Email and select Undo Change. This cancels the pending change and keeps your old email active for login.

You have a limited time to undo — usually a few hours. After that window closes, the system may lock you out of that setting temporarily. If you are locked out, wait 24 hours and try again, or use a recovery email or phone number to regain access to your account.

Using a Recovery Email or Phone Number Instead

Facebook lets you add a recovery email and a phone number to your account separately from your login email. These are backup ways to get back in if you lose access. Go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then Personal Information. You will see Email, Recovery Email, and Mobile Phone as separate fields.

Adding a recovery email does not change your login email. It just gives Facebook another way to contact you and gives you another way to prove you own the account if you get locked out. Many people keep their original email as the login email and add a second email as recovery, so they have options.

Changing Email on Mobile Apps

On the Facebook mobile app for iPhone or Android, tap the three horizontal lines (menu) at the bottom right. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy, then Settings. Tap Personal Information, then tap Email. Type your new address and tap Save. You will get a confirmation link sent to the new email, just as you would on a computer.

The mobile process is the same as the desktop version — you cannot skip the confirmation step, and your old email remains active until you click the link. If the confirmation email does not arrive within a few minutes, check your spam folder or wait a bit longer, as email can be delayed.

What to Do If You Forgot Your Old Email Password

If you want to change your login email but cannot remember the password to your old email account, you can still change it on Facebook. Log into Facebook using your current email and password. Then follow the steps above to change to a new email. The old email password does not matter — you only need access to Facebook itself.

However, if you cannot log into Facebook at all, you will need to use Facebook's account recovery process. Go to facebook.com and click Forgot Password. Enter your phone number, email, or username. Facebook will send recovery options to any email or phone number on file. Follow those steps to regain access, then change your email from Settings.

Keeping Your Old Email as a Recovery Option

After you change your login email, your old email does not disappear from Facebook — it becomes a recovery email automatically. This means if you ever get locked out of your new email, you can use the old one to prove you own the account and get back in. You do not have to do anything extra for this to happen.

If you want to remove the old email entirely so it cannot be used to recover your account, go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then Personal Information. Find Recovery Email and click next to it. You can delete it from there. Most people keep at least one recovery email on file in case they lose access to their main login email.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Facebook sends you. The confirmation email usually arrives within a few minutes. If you do not see it after 10 minutes, check your spam or junk folder, or wait a bit longer — sometimes email is delayed.

Can I change my email if I do not remember my password?

Yes. You only need to be logged into Facebook to change your email. Your old email password does not matter. If you cannot log into Facebook itself, use the Forgot Password link to recover your account first, then change the email from Settings.

What if I change my email by mistake?

Click the undo link in the confirmation email, or log back in with your old email and go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then Personal Information. Click next to Email and select Undo Change. You have a few hours to undo before the change locks in.

Can I use the same email for two Facebook accounts?

No. Each Facebook account must have a unique login email. If you try to change to an email already used on another account, Facebook will reject it. You would need to remove that email from the other account first, then use it on this one.

Does changing my email affect my password?

No. Your password stays the same. You log in with your new email and your old password. If you want to change your password too, go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then Security and Login, then click Change Password.