Change your email in Facebook settings in three steps
To change the email address on your Facebook account, open Facebook on any device, go to Settings and Privacy, select Settings, then find the Email section under Personal Information. Click Edit 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 a set time to complete the change.
The process takes about five minutes if you have access to both your old and new email inboxes. If you cannot access your old email anymore, Facebook has a separate recovery process that takes longer but still works.
Key Takeaways
- You can change your Facebook email from Settings and Privacy > Settings > Personal Information > Email, then click Edit and Save Changes.
- Facebook sends a confirmation link to your new email address, and you must click it to finish the change — the old email does not need to confirm anything.
- If you no longer have access to your old email, use the account recovery tool instead of trying to change the email directly.
- Your new email becomes your login username immediately, but you can still use your old email to log in for a short period while the change processes.
Step-by-step: changing your email on a computer
Open Facebook in your web browser and log in if you are not already signed in. Look for the downward-pointing arrow or three horizontal lines in the top right corner of the page — this is your menu button. Click it.
From the menu that appears, select Settings and Privacy, then click Settings. On the left side of the screen, you will see a list of categories. Click Personal Information. You should now see a section labeled Email with your current email address displayed.
Click the word Edit next to your email address. A box will appear where you can type. Delete your old email and type your new email address carefully — Facebook will not let you use an email that is already connected to another Facebook account. Click Save Changes.
Facebook will immediately send a confirmation email to your new address. Open that email (check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox) and click the confirmation link inside. This link usually works for 24 hours. Once you click it, your email change is complete.
Changing your email on a phone or tablet
Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines (called a menu icon) in the bottom right corner on iPhone or the top right corner on Android. Scroll down and tap Settings and Privacy, then tap Settings.
Scroll down to Personal Information and tap it. Tap Email. You will see your current email address with an Edit button next to it. Tap Edit, then delete your old email and type your new one. Tap Save or Done depending on your device.
The confirmation email will arrive at your new address within a few minutes. Tap the link in that email to confirm the change. You can stay in the Facebook app while you wait for the email — just switch to your email app, find the confirmation message, and tap the link.
What happens if you cannot access your old email anymore
If your old email account no longer exists or you cannot log into it, you cannot use the standard email change process because Facebook cannot send you a confirmation link there. Instead, use Facebook's account recovery tool. Go to facebook.com/login/identify on a computer, or tap "Forgot Password?" in the Facebook app, and enter your phone number or current email address.
Facebook will ask you to verify your identity by sending a code to a phone number or email you have access to. Once you verify, you can change your email address without needing the old one. This process usually takes 24 to 48 hours because Facebook reviews the request to prevent account theft.
If you do not have a phone number on file and cannot access your old email, contact Facebook through the Help Center. Go to facebook.com/help/contact, describe your situation, and submit your request. Response times vary, but Facebook typically replies within several days.
Common mistakes that slow down the process
The most common error is typing your new email address incorrectly. Facebook will not catch typos — it will send the confirmation link to the wrong address, and you will not receive it. Type slowly and double-check before clicking Save Changes. If you make a mistake, you can repeat the process immediately and enter the correct address.
Another mistake is not checking your spam or promotions folder for the confirmation email. Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo sometimes filter Facebook emails into these folders automatically. If you do not see the confirmation email in your inbox within 10 minutes, check these folders first.
Do not try to change your email while using a VPN or proxy service if you are in a country where Facebook is restricted. Facebook may flag the request as suspicious and delay it. Use your normal internet connection instead.
What you can and cannot do during the email change
While your email change is pending confirmation, you can still log into Facebook using either your old email or your new email. This is helpful if you are worried about being locked out. However, you cannot change your email again until the first change is complete — Facebook will not let you start a second email change while one is already in progress.
Your password does not change when you change your email. You will still log in with the same password you have always used. Your username (the custom URL that appears in your profile link) also does not change — only your email address changes.
If you have two-factor authentication turned on, you do not need to do anything special. Your authentication method stays the same, and you will still receive codes the same way you always have.
Why Facebook asks you to confirm your new email
The confirmation step protects your account from being hijacked. If someone else had access to your account, 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 you actually own that email before making the switch permanent.
This is why the confirmation link expires after 24 hours — it prevents someone from using an old confirmation email to change your account weeks or months later. If your confirmation link expires, you can start the email change process over again from Settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the same email for two Facebook accounts?
No. Each email address can only be connected to one Facebook account. If you try to change your email to one that is already in use, Facebook will show an error message. You must use a completely new email address that is not connected to any other Facebook account.
How long does it take for the new email to work for logging in?
Your new email works as a login username immediately after you click the confirmation link. You do not have to wait any longer. Your old email will continue to work for logging in for a few more days, but Facebook recommends using your new email going forward.
What if I change my mind and want to change it back?
You can change your email as many times as you want. Just go back to Settings > Personal Information > Email and repeat the process. There is no limit on how often you can change it, and no waiting period between changes.
Will changing my email affect my Facebook friends or messages?
No. Your friends will not see any change, and your messages will not be affected. Your email address is private information that only you and Facebook can see. Changing it does not change your profile name, photo, or anything else visible to other people.
What should I do if I did not receive the confirmation email?
Wait 10 minutes and check your spam, promotions, and other email folders. If you still do not see it, go back to Facebook Settings > Personal Information > Email and click Edit again. You can request a new confirmation email to be sent. If the problem continues, try using a different email address or contact Facebook through the Help Center.