Change your email in TikTok settings in under a minute
To change the email on your TikTok account, open the app, tap your profile icon in the bottom right, select the three-line menu, go to Settings and privacy, then Account, then Email or phone number. Tap the email field, enter your new email address, and TikTok will send a verification code to that address. Enter the code to confirm the change.
The process works the same whether you use TikTok on iPhone, Android, or the web version. You do not need to know your old password, and the change takes effect immediately after you verify the new email. If you no longer have access to your old email, you can use your phone number instead to verify your identity.
Key Takeaways
- You can change your TikTok email from Settings and privacy > Account > Email or phone number in the app or on the web.
- TikTok sends a verification code to your new email address, and you must enter it to complete the change.
- If you cannot access your old email, you can verify the change using your phone number instead.
- The new email becomes active immediately after verification and replaces your old one for login and password recovery.
Step-by-step instructions for the TikTok app
Open TikTok and tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. This takes you to your profile page. Tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) in the top right corner of your profile.
Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy. Then tap Account. Look for the option labeled Email or phone number and tap it. You will see your current email address displayed. Tap the email field to edit it, delete the old address, and type your new email address.
Tap the Next or Confirm button. TikTok will send a six-digit verification code to your new email address. Check your inbox (and spam folder if needed) for the email from TikTok. Enter the code in the app when prompted. Once you enter the correct code, your email address changes immediately.
Changing your email on the TikTok website
Go to tiktok.com and log in to your account. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings and privacy from the dropdown menu. Click Account on the left side of the screen.
Click Email or phone number. You will see your current email listed. Click the email field, clear the old address, and type your new one. Click Next or Save. TikTok sends a verification code to your new email address. Open that email, copy the code, and paste it into the box on the website. Your email updates once the code is verified.
What to do if you cannot access your old email
If your old email account no longer exists or you cannot log into it, you can still change your email using your phone number. In the Email or phone number settings, TikTok will offer the option to verify using your phone instead. You will receive a text message with a verification code to the phone number on file with your account.
If you do not have access to your phone number either, you will need to contact TikTok support. Go to Settings and privacy > Help > Report a problem and describe your situation. TikTok support can help you regain access to your account through additional verification steps, though this process takes longer than the standard email change.
Why you might want to change your email
You may need to change your TikTok email if you no longer use your old email address, if you want to use a different email for security reasons, or if you are consolidating multiple accounts. Changing your email does not affect your username, followers, videos, or any other part of your account — only the email address used to log in and receive password recovery messages.
Some people change their email when switching to a new email provider or when they want to use a work email instead of a personal one. Others do it as part of improving their account security by using a less public email address.
What happens after you change your email
Your new email address becomes your login email immediately. If you forget your password in the future, TikTok will send the password reset link to your new email, not your old one. You will no longer receive any account notifications at your old email address.
If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your account, your security settings remain unchanged — the new email does not disable or reset your two-factor setup. You can still log in using your username and password, or through linked accounts like Google, Apple, or Facebook if you have those set up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my email without verifying it?
No. TikTok requires you to verify your new email address by entering a code sent to that address before the change takes effect. This prevents someone from changing your email to lock you out of your account. The verification code expires after a set time, so you need to enter it fairly quickly.
What if I enter the wrong email address by mistake?
If you realize you made a typo before verifying, go back to the email field and correct it. If you already verified the wrong email, you can change it again immediately by going back to Settings and privacy > Account > Email or phone number and entering the correct address. You will receive a new verification code.
Does changing my email affect my username or followers?
No. Your username, follower count, videos, and all other account content stay exactly the same. Only the email address used to log in and receive account notifications changes. Your followers will not see any change on their end.
Can I use the same email for multiple TikTok accounts?
No. TikTok does not allow one email address to be connected to more than one account. If you try to use an email that is already linked to another account, TikTok will show an error message. You must use a different email for each account you own.
How long does the verification code last?
The verification code TikTok sends to your new email typically expires within 10 to 15 minutes. If the code expires before you enter it, you can request a new one by tapping Resend code or Didn't receive the code in the app or on the website.