You can change your Facebook email in Settings in about two minutes

Open Facebook and click the downward arrow in the top right corner, then select Settings and privacy > Settings. On the left side, click Personal information, then Email. Click Edit next to your current email address. Type in your new email, click Save changes, and Facebook will send a confirmation link to that new address. Click the link in that email to finish.

The whole process takes a few minutes. Your old email stops being your login after you confirm the new one. If you don't confirm within a set time, Facebook keeps your old email active and the new one doesn't take effect.

Key Takeaways

  • You reach the email change form through Settings > Personal information > Email, not through a separate account recovery page.
  • Facebook sends a confirmation link to your new email address, and you must click it for the change to go live.
  • Your old email remains active until you confirm the new one, so you can still log in with either address during the confirmation window.
  • If you no longer have access to your current email, you will need to use Facebook's account recovery process instead of the standard email change form.

What happens to your old email after you change it

Once you confirm your new email address, your old email is no longer tied to your account. You can use that old email to create a new Facebook account if you want, or give it to someone else. Facebook does not keep it on file as a backup.

If you ever need to recover your account in the future, you will use whichever email you set most recently. This is why it matters that you confirm the new email right away — if you don't, your old email stays as your recovery method.

If you cannot access your current email anymore

The standard email change form requires you to confirm the new address, which means you need to be able to receive emails. If your current email is no longer active or you have lost access to it, you cannot use the Settings form.

Instead, go to the Facebook login page and click Forgotten password? This opens Facebook's account recovery tool. You will enter your account name or phone number, and Facebook will walk you through steps to regain access. Part of that process includes updating your email. You may be asked to verify your identity using a phone number, a trusted contact, or other information tied to your account.

Changing email on a mobile phone

The steps are the same on iPhone or Android, but the menu layout is slightly different. Open the Facebook app, tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the bottom right, scroll down and tap Settings & privacy, then tap Settings. Tap Personal information, then Email, then Edit. Type your new email and tap Save changes.

You will still receive a confirmation email at the new address. Open that email on your phone or computer and click the link to finish. The confirmation link works on any device.

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, Facebook makes sure you actually own that email address before it becomes your account recovery method.

This is also why you should update your email if you no longer use the one on file. An old email address you do not check anymore becomes a security weak point — someone who gains access to that old email could use it to reset your Facebook password.

What to do if you do not receive the confirmation email

Check your spam or junk folder first. Confirmation emails sometimes land there by mistake. If it is not there, wait a few minutes — email can take time to arrive. You can also go back to Settings > Personal information > Email and click Edit again to request a new confirmation email.

If you still do not receive it after several attempts, the email address you entered might be incorrect, or that email service might be blocking Facebook messages. Try entering the email address again, character by character, to catch any typos. If the problem continues, you can contact Facebook through the Help Center, though response times vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have two email addresses on one Facebook account?

No. Facebook accounts have one primary email address at a time. You can change it, but you cannot keep both the old and new one active on the same account. If you need to use multiple emails, you would need separate Facebook accounts.

Will changing my email affect my password?

No. Your password stays the same. Changing your email only changes how you log in and how Facebook contacts you. You can still use your old password after the email change is complete.

How long does the confirmation link stay valid?

Facebook does not publish an exact time limit, but confirmation links typically work for several days. If your link stops working, go back to Settings > Personal information > Email and request a new confirmation email.

What if I change my email by mistake?

If you have not confirmed the new email yet, just do not click the confirmation link — your old email will stay active. If you already confirmed it and want to change back, go to Settings > Personal information > Email and repeat the process with your original email address.

Does changing my Facebook email change my Instagram or WhatsApp login?

Only if your Instagram or WhatsApp accounts are linked to the same email. If they use different emails, changing your Facebook email does not affect them. Check each app's settings separately if you want to update all of them.