Open Facebook Settings and Find Your Email

To change your Facebook email, log into your account and click the downward arrow in the top right corner. Select Settings and privacy, then click Settings. On the left side, you'll see a menu — click Personal information.

You'll now see a section labeled Email with your current email address listed. This is where you make the change. Click on the email address itself or look for an Edit button next to it.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Facebook email is found in Settings under Personal information, and you can change it yourself without contacting Facebook support.
  • Facebook will send a confirmation link to your new email address before the change takes effect, so you must have access to that inbox.
  • Your old email address remains linked to your account for a short time, giving you a window to undo the change if something goes wrong.
  • If you no longer have access to your old email, you can use a phone number or other recovery method instead, but the process takes longer.

Enter Your New Email Address

A text box will appear where you can type your new email address. Delete the old one completely and type the new address carefully — misspelling it is the most common mistake at this step. Double-check that you've typed it correctly before moving forward.

Click Save changes or Confirm, depending on which version of Facebook you're using. Facebook will not let you save an email address that's already attached to another Facebook account, so if you get an error message, that email is already in use.

Confirm the Change in Your New Email Inbox

Facebook sends a confirmation email to the new address you just entered. Open that email inbox and look for a message from Facebook with the subject line "Confirm your email address" or similar wording. This email usually arrives within a few minutes.

Click the confirmation link inside that email. This proves you actually own the new email address and prevents someone from changing your email to lock you out. If you don't see the email after five minutes, check your spam or junk folder — confirmation emails sometimes get filtered there by mistake.

What Happens to Your Old Email Address

Your old email address stays connected to your account for about a week after you make the change. This is a safety feature. If you realize you made a mistake or someone changed your email without permission, you can log in using your old email address during this window and undo the change.

After that week passes, your old email is completely removed from the account. You'll only be able to log in using your new email address or your phone number if you've added one to your account.

If You Can't Access Your Old Email Anymore

If your old email account no longer exists or you've lost access to it, you can still change your Facebook email, but the process is different. Instead of clicking the email field, look for an option that says No longer have access to this email? or similar wording.

Facebook will ask you to verify your identity using a phone number, a photo ID, or answers to security questions you set up previously. This verification can take a few hours to a few days. Once Facebook confirms who you are, you can add a new email address without needing to confirm it through your old inbox.

Using a Phone Number Instead of Email

You don't have to use an email address to log into Facebook at all. In the same Personal information section, you can add a phone number and set it as your primary login method. Some people do this when they're switching email providers and want to avoid the confirmation step entirely.

To add a phone number, click Phone in the Personal information menu and enter your number. Facebook will send a text message to confirm it. Once confirmed, you can log in using that phone number instead of an email address, though Facebook still requires you to have at least one email on file for account recovery.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

If you see an error saying the email is already in use, that address is attached to another Facebook account. You'll need to use a different email address, or if that email is yours, you'll need to remove it from the other account first. You can only use each email address on one Facebook account at a time.

If the confirmation email never arrives, wait at least ten minutes and check your spam folder. If it's still not there, go back to Settings, click on the email address again, and select Resend confirmation email. If you still don't receive it after resending, the email address you entered may have been typed incorrectly — try the process again and type more slowly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Facebook email on my phone?

Yes. Open the Facebook app, tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom right corner, scroll down to Settings and privacy, tap Settings, then tap Personal information. The steps are the same as on a computer, and you'll still need to confirm the new email through your inbox.

What if I want to use the same email for two different Facebook accounts?

Facebook doesn't allow this. Each email address can only be attached to one account. If you need two separate accounts, you'll need two separate email addresses. You can create a free email address through Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo in a few minutes if you need a second one.

Will changing my email affect my password?

No. Your password stays the same. Changing your email only changes how you log in — you'll use the new email address instead of the old one when you sign in, but your password remains exactly as it was.

How long does it take for the email change to go through?

Once you click the confirmation link in the new email, the change is usually when ready. You can log out and log back in with your new email address right away. The only delay is waiting for the confirmation email to arrive in your inbox, which typically takes a few minutes.

Can I undo an email change if I change my mind?

Yes, but only within about a week. During that time, you can log in with your old email address and go back to Settings to change it again. After a week, your old email is permanently removed and you can't use it to undo the change.