Where to find the email setting on Facebook

Open Facebook and click the downward arrow in the top right corner of your screen. Select Settings and privacy, then click Settings. On the left side, you'll see a menu — click Personal information. Under that section, you'll find Email listed with your current email address next to it.

Click on the email line itself (not a separate button). Facebook will show you your current email and a field where you can type a new one. Type the new email address you want to use, then click Change email. Facebook will send a confirmation message to that new address — you must open that message and confirm the change before it takes effect.

Key Takeaways

  • Your email address on Facebook is found under Settings and privacy > Settings > Personal information > Email.
  • When you change your email, Facebook sends a confirmation link to the new address, and you must click it to complete the change.
  • Your old email address remains tied to your account for login purposes until you confirm the new one.
  • If you no longer have access to your old email, you can use a phone number or other recovery method instead.

What happens to your old email after the change

Once you confirm the new email address, Facebook removes the old one from your account. However, you can still use your old email to log in for a short time — Facebook keeps it as a backup login method for a few days. After that period, only your new email will work for logging in.

If you want to remove the old email sooner, you can go back to the same Personal information section and delete it manually. This is useful if you're closing an old email account and don't want Facebook trying to send messages there.

Confirming your new email when you don't see the confirmation message

Check your spam or junk folder first — confirmation emails sometimes land there by mistake. Look for a message from Facebook with the subject line containing "confirm" or "verify." If you still don't see it after checking spam, go back to Settings > Personal information > Email and click Resend confirmation email.

Wait a few minutes before checking again. If the message still doesn't arrive after 10 minutes, make sure you typed the new email address correctly. A single typo will send the confirmation to the wrong inbox. If you made a mistake, click the email field again, correct it, and request a new confirmation message.

Changing your email when you've lost access to the old one

If your old email account no longer exists or you can't access it, you can still change your Facebook email. Go to Settings > Personal information > Email. Instead of typing a new email, look for an option that says Use a phone number instead or Add a recovery method. Click that and enter a phone number Facebook can use to verify your identity.

Facebook will text a code to that phone number. Enter the code on the screen, and Facebook will let you set a new email without needing access to the old one. This method takes a few extra minutes but works when your previous email is completely gone.

Using your new email to log in

After you confirm the new email address, you can log out and log back in using it. Go to facebook.com, click Log in, and enter your new email in the username field along with your password. Facebook treats email addresses and usernames the same way for login — either one works.

If you also have a phone number or username set up on your account, those still work too. You don't have to use the new email to log in; it's just another option. This is helpful if you're changing email but want to keep using a username you've had for years.

Keeping your account find after changing email

After you change your email, check your login activity to make sure no one else accessed your account during the change. Go to Settings > Security and login > Where you're logged in. You'll see a list of devices and locations currently using your account. If you see anything unfamiliar, click it and select Log out.

Also review your Login alerts setting in the same Security and login section. Turn this on if it isn't already — Facebook will then notify you by email whenever someone logs in from a new device or location. This catches unauthorized access quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same email for multiple Facebook accounts?

No. Each Facebook account must have a unique email address. If you try to add an email that's already tied to another account, Facebook will show an error. You'll need to use a different email for each account you own.

What if I change my email but then 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. Facebook will send a new confirmation message to whatever email you enter, so make sure you have access to it.

Does changing my email affect my Facebook password?

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

Can I change my email on the Facebook mobile app?

Yes. Open the app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, scroll down to Settings and privacy, tap Settings, then Personal information, then Email. The process is the same as on a computer.

What if Facebook says my new email is already in use?

That email is tied to another Facebook account. You have two options: use a different email address, or recover access to the account that currently uses it and change that one first. You cannot have the same email on two accounts at once.