Change your Instagram email in settings in under a minute

Open Instagram on your phone or computer, go to your profile, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), and select Settings and privacy. Choose Account information, then tap Email. Enter your new email address and tap Change email. Instagram will send a confirmation link to that new address — click it within 24 hours to finish. Your email is now updated.

The process is the same whether you use iPhone, Android, or a web browser. You do not need to know your password, and Instagram will not log you out. If you cannot find the email confirmation, check your spam folder or request a new one from the same settings screen.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Instagram email from Settings and privacy > Account information > Email on any device.
  • Instagram sends a confirmation link to your new email address, and you have 24 hours to click it.
  • If you do not receive the confirmation email, check your spam folder or request Instagram to send it again.
  • Changing your email does not affect your username, followers, posts, or login method — only the email address on file.
  • If you no longer have access to your old email, you can still change it by using a phone number or username to recover your account first.

Step-by-step walkthrough for phone users

On iPhone or Android, open the Instagram app and tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right. Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy. Tap Account information. The first option will be Email — tap it.

You will see your current email address. Tap the text field below it and type your new email. Make sure you spell it correctly, because Instagram will send the confirmation link there. Tap Change email at the bottom of the screen. A message will appear saying Instagram sent a confirmation link to your new email.

Go to the email inbox for that new address (you may need to open a different app or browser). Look for an email from Instagram with the subject line "Confirm your email address" or similar. Click the confirmation link inside. Your email is now changed, and you can return to Instagram.

How to confirm your new email if you do not see the message

Instagram sends the confirmation email when ready, but it sometimes lands in your spam or promotions folder. Check those folders first, especially if you use Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo. Search for "Instagram" or "confirm" to find it faster.

If you still cannot find it after checking spam, go back to Instagram settings, tap Account information, then Email, and tap Resend confirmation email. Instagram will send a fresh link. Wait a few minutes before checking your inbox again. If the new email address is incorrect or you no longer have access to it, tap Change email again and enter the right one.

What to do if you cannot access your old email anymore

If your old email account is closed or you no longer have the password, you can still change your email on Instagram. Use your phone number or username to recover your account instead. On the Instagram login screen, tap Need help signing in? and choose Use username or phone number. Follow the steps to verify your identity using a code sent to your phone or a recovery code you saved earlier.

Once you are back in your account, go to Settings and privacy > Account information > Email and change it to a new address you can access. You will still need to confirm the new email by clicking the link Instagram sends. If you do not have your phone number on file either, tap Need more help? and Instagram will walk you through other recovery options.

Changing your email on Instagram.com (desktop)

Log into Instagram on a web browser and click your profile picture in the top right corner. Click Settings. On the left side, click Account information. Click the Email row. Type your new email address and click Change email.

Instagram will send a confirmation link to your new email. Open that email and click the link to finish. The desktop process is identical to the phone version — you just use your mouse and keyboard instead of tapping.

What changes and what stays the same

Changing your email address does not affect your username, password, followers, posts, stories, or any other part of your account. Your login method stays the same — if you logged in with your username before, you still will. The only thing that changes is the email address Instagram has on file for account recovery and notifications.

If you use your email to log into Instagram (instead of your username), you will need to use your new email address the next time you log in from a new device. Your old email will no longer work for login. If you want to keep using your old email for login, change it back before you log out.

Why Instagram asks you to confirm your new email

The confirmation step protects your account. By requiring you to click a link in the new email, Instagram makes sure you actually own that email address and did not type it by mistake. This prevents someone else from changing your email to lock you out of your account.

The confirmation link expires after 24 hours. If you do not click it within that time, your email will not change, and you will need to request a new confirmation link. There is no penalty for waiting — you can request a new link as many times as you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my email without confirming it?

No. Instagram requires you to click a confirmation link in the new email address before the change takes effect. This is a security measure. If you do not confirm within 24 hours, the change does not go through and you must request a new confirmation link.

What if I typed my new email wrong?

If you notice the mistake before clicking the confirmation link, go back to Settings and privacy > Account information > Email and change it to the correct address. Instagram will send a new confirmation link to the corrected email. If you already clicked the wrong link, your email is now changed to the wrong address — go back to settings and change it again.

Will changing my email log me out of Instagram?

No. You will stay logged in on all your devices. Changing your email does not affect your login status or password. The next time you need to log in on a new device, use your new email address if you normally log in with email instead of your username.

Can I use the same email for multiple Instagram accounts?

No. Instagram does not allow the same email address on more than one account. If you try to change your email to one that is already in use, Instagram will show an error. You must use a different email for each account.

How do I change my email if I forgot my password?

You do not need your password to change your email. Go to Settings and privacy > Account information > Email and enter your new address. If you cannot log into Instagram at all, use the login recovery option on the Instagram login screen to regain access first, then change your email.