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

Open Facebook on a computer or phone, go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings. Click on Personal Information, then Email. You'll see your current email listed. Click next to it, type your new email address, and click Change Email. Facebook will send a confirmation link to your new email — click that link to finish.

The process is straightforward, but there are a few things to know before you do it. Your old email stays connected to your account for a short time, and you need access to your new email address to complete the change. If you're switching emails because your old one is compromised or no longer works, the steps are slightly different.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your email through Settings and Privacy > Settings > Personal Information > Email, and the change takes effect once you click the confirmation link sent to your new address.
  • Your old email remains linked to your account for a few days after you change it, so you can still use it to log in during that window.
  • If your old email no longer works, you can add a new email first, confirm it, then remove the old one from your account.
  • You should update your email if you no longer have access to the old one, since Facebook uses it to send security alerts and password reset links.

Step-by-step: changing your email on desktop

On a computer, click the downward arrow in the top right corner of Facebook. Select Settings and Privacy, then Settings. On the left side, click Personal Information. You'll see a row labeled Email with your current address. Click the pencil icon or the word Edit next to it.

A box will open showing your current email. Below it is a blank field labeled "New Email Address". Type your new email there. Click the blue Change Email button. Facebook will when ready send a confirmation email to the new address you just entered. Go to that email inbox, find the message from Facebook, and click the Confirm button or link inside it. Once you do, the change is complete.

Step-by-step: changing your email on a phone

On iPhone or Android, open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the bottom right. Scroll down and tap Settings and Privacy, then tap Settings. Scroll to Personal Information and tap Email. You'll see your current email address. Tap it to edit.

Type your new email address in the field that appears. Tap Change Email or Confirm (the button name varies slightly by phone). Facebook sends a confirmation email to your new address. Open that email on your phone, tap the confirmation link, and you're done. If you don't see the confirmation email right away, check your spam or junk folder.

What happens to your old email after you change it

Your old email address stays connected to your Facebook account for about three days after you make the change. This means you can still use your old email to log in during that time if you need to. After three days, only your new email will work for logging in.

Facebook doesn't delete the old email from your account history — it just stops being active. If you ever need to see what emails have been associated with your account, you can check the Email section in Personal Information, where it shows your current email and sometimes a note about recently changed emails.

Changing your email when your old one no longer works

If you can't access your old email address anymore, you can't receive the confirmation link Facebook sends. Instead, add your new email as a secondary email first. Go to Settings > Personal Information > Email, and look for an option to add another email address. Enter your new email and confirm it the same way.

Once your new email is confirmed and active, go back to the Email section. You should now see an option to remove your old email address. Click Remove or Delete next to the old one. Your new email becomes your primary email automatically. This method takes a few extra minutes but works even if you've lost access to the original address.

Why you should update your email if it's no longer active

Facebook uses your email address to send you security notifications, password reset links, and alerts if someone tries to log into your account from a new device. If your email no longer works, you won't receive these messages, which means you might not know if your account is being accessed without your permission.

If you've abandoned an old email address, updating it to one you actively use protects you. It also makes it easier to recover your account if you ever forget your password. The email address on file is often the fastest way to get back in.

Common problems and how to fix them

You don't see a confirmation email. Check your spam, junk, or promotions folder — Facebook emails sometimes land there. If it's not there, go back to Settings > Personal Information > Email and look for a Resend Confirmation or Resend Email button. You can also try adding the email again from scratch.

You get an error saying the email is already in use. This usually means the email address you're trying to add is already connected to another Facebook account. If it's your own account, you may have already added it as a secondary email. Check the Email section to see all emails linked to your account. If the email belongs to someone else, you'll need to use a different address.

You changed your email but can't log in with the new one. Wait a few minutes and try again — the change sometimes takes a moment to process. If you still can't log in, try using your old email, which should still work for a few days. If neither email works, use the "Forgot Password" option on the login page to reset your password, which will send a link to your new email.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same email for multiple Facebook accounts?

No. Each email address can be connected to only one Facebook account. If you try to add an email that's already in use, Facebook will block it. If you need multiple accounts, each one needs its own email address.

Will changing my email affect my password?

No. Your password stays the same. Changing your email only updates the address Facebook uses to contact you and the address you can use to log in. You don't need to change your password unless you want to.

What if I want to change my email back to the old one?

You can change it back the same way you changed it the first time. Go to Settings > Personal Information > Email and enter your old email address. Facebook will send a confirmation link to that old email, so you'll need access to it. Once confirmed, it becomes your primary email again.

Does Facebook tell anyone when I change my email?

No. Changing your email is a private account change. Your friends and followers won't be notified, and your email address is not visible on your profile to other people unless you've made it public in your privacy settings.

Can I have multiple email addresses on one Facebook account?

Yes. You can add secondary email addresses in the Email section of Personal Information. Only one email is your primary (the one you use to log in), but you can have others linked to your account. This is useful if you're switching emails gradually or want a backup.