Where to find the email setting on Facebook
Your email address on Facebook lives in your account settings, not your profile. Open Facebook on a computer or phone, click the downward arrow in the top right corner, and select Settings and privacy, then Settings. On the left side, click Personal information. You will see your current email address listed under the "Email" field.
If you are using the Facebook app on your phone, the path is slightly different: tap the three horizontal lines (the menu), scroll down to Settings & privacy, tap Settings, then scroll to Personal information and tap Email. The screen that opens shows your current email and a button to change it.
Key Takeaways
- Your email address is stored in Personal Information under Settings, not on your public profile.
- Facebook requires you to confirm the new email address before the change takes effect, using a confirmation link sent to that new address.
- You can add a secondary email address without removing your primary one, which is useful if you are switching email providers gradually.
- If you no longer have access to your old email, you can remove it after confirming the new one, but you should set up a recovery email first to protect your account.
The steps to change your primary email
Click or tap the Edit button next to your email address. A text box will appear with your current email highlighted. Delete it and type your new email address. Click Next or the checkmark button to proceed.
Facebook will send a confirmation link to the new email address you just entered. Open that email (check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox within a few minutes) and click the confirmation link. This step is required — your email will not change until you confirm it. Once you click the link, Facebook will update your account and send you a confirmation message to both your old and new email addresses.
If you do not confirm within a certain period, Facebook will cancel the change and your old email will remain active. You can start the process again at any time.
Adding a secondary email without removing your old one
Instead of replacing your email, you can add a second one. In the same Personal Information section, look for an option to Add another email or Add email address (the exact wording varies by device and Facebook version). Enter the new address and confirm it the same way — Facebook sends a link to that address, and you click it to verify.
Having two emails on your account is useful if you are switching providers but want to keep your account accessible during the transition. You can log in with either email. Later, when you are ready, you can remove the old one by clicking the X or delete icon next to it.
What to do if you cannot access your old email anymore
If your old email account no longer exists or you have lost access to it, you cannot straightforward delete it from Facebook without a replacement. Instead, add your new email address as a secondary email first (following the steps above), confirm it, and then remove the old one.
Before you do this, set up a recovery email or phone number in your account settings. Go to Personal information, find Recovery email or Recovery phone, and add one. This gives Facebook another way to contact you if there is ever a problem with your account, and it protects you if someone tries to take over your account using your old email address.
Troubleshooting: confirmation email not arriving
Check your spam or junk folder first — confirmation emails sometimes end up there. If you still do not see it after five minutes, go back to Facebook settings and try entering the email address again. Facebook will send a new confirmation link.
If the email address you entered is already attached to another Facebook account, Facebook will tell you that and will not send a confirmation link. You will need to use a different email address, or remove that email from the other account first (you will need access to that account to do so).
If you entered the email address correctly but it genuinely is not arriving, the email address itself may not be working. Try logging into that email account directly to make sure it is active and receiving mail from other sources. If the account is inactive or closed, you will need to use a different email address instead.
Keeping your account find when you change email
Your email address is how Facebook sends you security alerts, password reset links, and notifications about unusual activity. When you change it, make sure the new address is one you check regularly and one you have not shared publicly.
After you change your email, log out of Facebook on any devices you do not recognize or use regularly. Go to Settings and privacy > Settings > Security and login > Where you are logged in. You will see a list of devices and locations. Click Log out next to any that look unfamiliar. This prevents someone with access to your old email from using an old login session to get into your account.
Changing email on Facebook Business or Creator accounts
If you manage a Facebook Page or Business account, the email address you use for your personal Facebook account is what Facebook uses to contact you about that Page. Changing your personal email will automatically update the contact email for any Pages you manage.
If you want a different email for Page notifications specifically, you can set that separately. Go to your Page settings, find Email notifications, and choose which email address receives Page alerts. This does not change your account email — it only controls where Page notifications go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my email address on the Facebook app, or do I have to use a computer?
You can change it on either the app or a computer. The steps are the same: go to Settings, Personal information, Email, and click Edit. The confirmation process works the same way on both.
What happens to my old email address after I change it?
Once you confirm your new email, your old one is removed from your account. No one else can use that email to log into your Facebook account. If someone tries to use it to reset your password, Facebook will tell them it is not associated with any account.
Can I use the same email address for multiple Facebook accounts?
No. Each email address can only be attached to one Facebook account. If you try to add an email that is already in use, Facebook will block it and tell you the address is already registered.
Do I need to tell Facebook why I am changing my email?
No. Facebook does not ask for a reason, and you do not need to provide one. The change is yours to make whenever you want.
Will changing my email affect my Facebook friends or my posts?
No. Your email address is private and not visible to your friends unless you choose to share it. Changing it does not affect your profile, posts, photos, or any of your account content.