Change your email in Facebook settings in under two minutes

Open Facebook and go to the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner on mobile, or the downward arrow in the top right on desktop. Select Settings & Privacy, then Settings. Scroll to Personal Information and tap or click Email. Enter your new email address, then your Facebook password to confirm. Facebook will send a confirmation link to the new email — click it to finish. Your old email stops working for Facebook login once you confirm the new one.

The process is the same whether you're on iPhone, Android, or a computer. If you can't find the menu, look for your profile picture or name at the top of the screen — that's where the settings option lives.

Key Takeaways

  • You reach email settings through the menu icon or arrow at the top of Facebook, then navigate to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then Personal Information.
  • Facebook requires your password before letting you change your email, so have it ready.
  • You must click a confirmation link sent to your new email address before the change takes effect.
  • Your old email address will no longer work to log into Facebook once the new one is confirmed.
  • If you no longer have access to your old email, you may need to use a phone number or other recovery method instead.

Why you might need to change your email

People change their Facebook email for several reasons: they've switched to a new email provider, their old email address is compromised or receiving spam, they're using an outdated work email after leaving a job, or they simply want to consolidate accounts under one email address.

Changing your email doesn't affect your Facebook friends, messages, photos, or any other account data. Everything stays exactly as it is — only the login credential changes.

What happens to your old email address

Once you confirm your new email, your old one is removed from your Facebook account entirely. You won't be able to use it to log in anymore. If someone else tries to create a Facebook account with that old email, Facebook will let them — it's no longer tied to your account.

If you ever need to recover your account in the future, Facebook will send recovery instructions to your new email address, not the old one. This is why it's important to use an email you actually check regularly.

If you can't access your old email anymore

If your old email account is closed, hacked, or you simply can't log into it, you can't complete the standard email change process because Facebook won't be able to send you the confirmation link. In this case, you'll need to use an alternative recovery method.

Go to your Facebook settings and look for Email under Personal Information. If you can't change it directly, Facebook will prompt you to verify your identity using a phone number, a photo ID, or security questions. Follow the prompts to confirm who you are, and Facebook will let you change your email without needing access to the old one.

This verification process can take a few hours to a few days depending on the method you choose. During that time, your account remains fully usable — the email change just won't be active yet.

Using a phone number as a backup recovery method

Even after you've successfully changed your email, it's smart to add a phone number to your account as a backup. If you ever lose access to your new email, Facebook can send you a code by text message to help you regain control of your account.

To add a phone number, go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then Personal Information, and select Phone. Enter your number and confirm it. You can have both an email and a phone number on file at the same time, and Facebook will use whichever one you choose when you log in.

Logging in after you change your email

After your new email is confirmed, you can log into Facebook using either your new email address or your Facebook username. Your password stays the same — only the email changes. If you've forgotten your username, you can find it by going to your profile and looking at the URL in your browser; it's the part after facebook.com/.

If you're logged into Facebook on your phone or computer, you don't need to log back in. The change happens in the background, and you'll stay logged in. The next time you log out and try to log back in, use your new email address.

What doesn't change when you update your email

Your Facebook username, profile URL, friends list, messages, photos, and all other account content remain exactly the same. Changing your email is purely a login and account recovery tool — it doesn't touch anything else on your profile.

If you're trying to change your username or profile name instead, that's a different process. Your username is the custom URL people can use to find you (like facebook.com/yourname), and you can change it once every 60 days through your profile settings.

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 connected to another account, Facebook will reject it. You'll need a different email for each account you want to maintain.

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 follow the same process: go to Settings & Privacy, Settings, Personal Information, Email, and enter the address you want to use. Facebook will send a confirmation link to the new email, and once you click it, the change is complete.

Will my friends see my email address?

No. Your email address is private and only you and Facebook can see it. Your friends cannot view it on your profile, and changing it won't notify them or change how they interact with you.

Do I need to change my password when I change my email?

No. Your password and email are separate. Changing one doesn't affect the other. You only need your current password to confirm the email change for security reasons.

What if I don't receive the confirmation email from Facebook?

Check your spam or junk folder first — confirmation emails sometimes end up there. If you still don't see it after 10 minutes, go back to your Facebook settings and try entering the email again. You can also request Facebook resend the confirmation link. If the email address itself is invalid or doesn't exist, Facebook will tell you and won't send anything.