You can change the email address on your Facebook account in Settings in about two minutes
Open Facebook and click the downward arrow in the top right corner. Select Settings and privacy, then Settings. On the left side, click Personal information, then Email. Click the pencil icon next to your current email, type your new email address, and click Save changes. Facebook will send a confirmation link to your new email — you must click that link within 24 hours or the change won't go through.
The email address you use on Facebook is separate from your login password. Changing your email doesn't change how you log in unless you also update your login credentials in the same Settings menu. If you're changing your email because you no longer have access to the old one, you'll need to take extra steps to regain control of your account.
Key Takeaways
- You change your email in Settings under Personal information, and Facebook sends a confirmation link you must click within 24 hours.
- Your email address and your login password are separate — changing one does not automatically change the other.
- If you've lost access to your old email, use the "No longer have access to these emails?" option in Settings to verify your identity another way.
- Facebook allows multiple email addresses on one account, so you can add a new email before removing the old one if you want to keep both active temporarily.
Step-by-step process to update your email
Start by logging into Facebook on a computer or the mobile app. On a computer, click the downward arrow in the top right corner of the page. On the mobile app, tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) in the bottom right, then scroll down and tap Settings and privacy.
Once you're in Settings, look for Personal information on the left side (on mobile, scroll down to find it). Click or tap it, then find Email in the list. You'll see your current email address with a pencil icon next to it. Click or tap the pencil, type your new email address into the field, and click Save changes. A confirmation message will appear telling you to check your new email for a verification link.
Open your new email account and look for a message from Facebook. The subject line usually says something like "Confirm your email address on Facebook." Click the link inside that email. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk folder. You have 24 hours to click this link — after that, the change will be cancelled and you'll need to start over.
What happens if you can't access your old email anymore
If you're trying to change your email because you no longer have access to the old one, Facebook has a backup process. In the Email section of Personal information, look for the text that says "No longer have access to these emails?" Click that link. Facebook will ask you to verify your identity using other information, such as your phone number, a photo ID, or answers to security questions you set up previously.
This verification step exists because someone could otherwise lock you out of your account by changing your email to one they control. Once Facebook confirms you're the account owner, you can change your email without needing to click a confirmation link in the old email address. This process may take a few hours or up to a day, depending on how quickly Facebook's systems process your request.
Adding a second email before removing the first one
Facebook lets you keep multiple email addresses on the same account. This is useful if you're switching email providers and want to make sure the new one is set up before you remove the old one. To add a second email, go to Settings, Personal information, Email, and click Add another email or phone number. Type the new email and click Add. Facebook will send a confirmation link to that email — click it to verify.
Once both emails are confirmed and active on your account, you can remove the old one by clicking the X next to it. Facebook requires you to keep at least one email address on your account at all times, so you cannot delete your only email. If you're switching providers, adding the new email first and confirming it gives you a safety net in case something goes wrong with the old one.
Updating your login email separately from your account email
Your account email and your login email are not always the same thing. The account email is what appears in your Personal information. The login email is the address (or phone number) you type when you sign into Facebook. You can change your login email independently in the Login and password section of Settings.
If you want to log in using your new email address, you need to update both places. First, change your account email in Personal information as described above. Then go to Login and password in Settings and look for Where you can log in. You can add your new email as a login option and remove the old one. This ensures you can sign in with your new email address going forward.
Troubleshooting common problems
If you don't receive the confirmation email from Facebook, wait a few minutes and check your spam folder. Sometimes confirmation emails get filtered automatically. If it's not there, go back to Settings, Personal information, Email, and look for an option to Resend confirmation email. You can request a new confirmation link up to three times before you'll need to start the process over.
If you see an error message saying the email is already associated with another Facebook account, that email address is already in use. You cannot use the same email for two different Facebook accounts. If you believe the other account is yours, you can try to recover it instead. If it belongs to someone else, you'll need to choose a different email address for your current account.
If you change your email but then realize you made a typo, you can change it again immediately. There's no waiting period between email changes. Just go back to Personal information, Email, and repeat the process with the correct address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to change my password when I change my email?
No. Your password and email are separate. Changing your email does not change your password, and you don't need to update your password at the same time. However, if you want to log in using your new email address, you may want to update your login credentials in the Login and password section so you remember which email to use.
Can I use the same email for multiple Facebook accounts?
No. Each email address can only be connected to one Facebook account. If you try to add an email that's already in use, Facebook will show an error. If you have multiple accounts and want to use the same email for all of them, you'll need to remove it from the other accounts first.
What if I confirm the new email by mistake and want to undo it?
Once you click the confirmation link, the email change is permanent. You cannot undo it. If you need to switch back to your old email, you'll need to go through the change process again, and Facebook will send a new confirmation link to your old email address.
How long does it take for the email change to take effect?
Once you click the confirmation link in the verification email, the change is immediate. You can start using your new email address right away. However, if you don't click the link within 24 hours, the change will be cancelled and you'll need to start over.
Can I change my email on the Facebook mobile app?
Yes. The process is the same on the mobile app as on a computer. Tap the menu icon (three lines), go to Settings and privacy, then Settings, then Personal information, then Email. Tap the pencil icon, enter your new email, and tap Save changes. You'll still need to confirm the change by clicking the link in the verification email.