How to Change Email on Facebook (2026 Quick Guide)

Quick Answer: Go to Settings & Privacy → Settings → Accounts Center → Personal Details → Contact Info → Add email address → verify via confirmation email → set as primary → remove old email (optional).

Desktop: How to Change Email on Facebook

Step 1: Go to facebook.com and log in

Step 2: Click your profile picture (top-right)

Step 3: Click "Settings & Privacy"

Step 4: Click "Settings"

Note: For other account changes, see how to change name on Facebook

Step 5: Click "Accounts Center"

In the left menu or center of page

Step 6: Click "Personal Details"

Step 7: Click "Contact Info"

Step 8: Click "Add email address"

Step 9: Enter your new email

Type carefully
Must be an email you can access

Step 10: Click "Add"

Step 11: Check your email inbox

Facebook sends verification email
Open it and click confirmation link

Step 12: Set as primary email (recommended)

Return to Contact Info
Click the new email
Select "Make Primary"

Step 13: Remove old email (optional)

Click old email
Click "Remove"
Confirm deletion

Done. Your new email is now active.

Mobile: How to Change Email on Facebook

On iPhone/Android:

Step 1: Open Facebook app

Step 2: Tap menu icon (☰)

iOS: Bottom-right corner
Android: Top-right corner

Step 3: Scroll and tap "Settings & Privacy"

Step 4: Tap "Settings"

Step 5: Tap "Accounts Center"

Step 6: Tap "Personal Details"

Under "Account Settings"

Step 7: Tap "Contact Info"

Step 8: Tap "Add email address"

Step 9: Enter new email and tap "Add"

Step 10: Verify via email

Check inbox
Tap confirmation link

Step 11: Set as primary

Go back to Contact Info
Tap new email
Tap "Make Primary"

Step 12: Remove old email (optional)

Tap old email
Tap "Remove"

Done.

What is "Primary Email"?

Your primary email is:

The email used to log in to Facebook
Where Facebook sends important notifications
Used for password resets
The main contact for account recovery

You must have at least one primary email. You can't remove it unless you add and set a new one first.

How to Set an Email as Primary

After adding a new email:

Step 1: Go to Contact Info (Settings → Accounts Center → Personal Details → Contact Info)

Step 2: Click/tap on the new email

Step 3: Select "Make Primary"

Step 4: Confirm

Your primary email is now changed.

How to Remove an Old Email

Important: You can only remove an email if:

✓ It's NOT your primary email
✓ You have another verified email on the account

Steps:

Step 1: Go to Contact Info

Step 2: Find the email you want to remove

Step 3: Click/tap "Remove" next to it

Step 4: Confirm removal

Note: You must have access to the email to remove it (Facebook may send a verification code).

What if I Can't Access My Old Email?

This is a common problem. Here's what to do:

If you can still log in to Facebook:

Step 1: Add a new email (follow steps above)

Step 2: Verify the new email

Step 3: Set new email as primary

Step 4: Try removing old email

If Facebook asks for verification code from old email
AND you can't access it
The old email may stay on your account

Workaround: As long as your new email is primary, the old one won't be used for login or notifications. It can stay listed without causing issues.

If you CAN'T log in to Facebook:

Step 1: Go to facebook.com/login

Step 2: Click "Forgot Password?"

Step 3: Select "No longer have access to these?"

Step 4: Choose recovery method:

Phone number
Full name + friend help
Government ID upload

Step 5: Follow Facebook's identity verification process

This is more complex and may take several days.

Can I Use the Same Email for Multiple Facebook Accounts?

No. Each Facebook account requires a unique email address.

If you try to add an email already in use:

Facebook will show an error
"This email is already associated with another account"
You must use a different email

Workaround: Use email aliases if your provider supports them (e.g., Gmail's "+" feature).

Common Issues and Solutions

Problem: "Email is already in use"

Meaning: This email is linked to another Facebook account.

Solutions:

Remove it from the other account first
Use a different email
Use an email alias (Gmail: youremail+fb@gmail.com)

Problem: "Didn't receive verification email"

Solutions:

Check spam/junk folder
Wait 10-15 minutes (emails can be delayed)
Check you typed the email correctly
Try "Resend confirmation email" option
Add noreply@facebook.com to contacts

Problem: "Can't remove old email"

Reasons:

It's your primary email (change primary first)
It's your only email (add another first)
Need verification code from that email

Solution: Add new email → set as primary → then remove old one

Problem: "Changes not saving"

Solutions:

Clear browser cache/cookies
Update Facebook app
Try desktop instead of mobile (or vice versa)
Log out and log back in
Try different browser

Security Best Practices

Recommended: ✓ Use a secure email you access regularly ✓ Enable two-factor authentication ✓ Use a strong, unique password ✓ Add backup email/phone number ✓ Keep contact info updated ✓ For additional privacy protection, see how to lock your Facebook account

Avoid: ❌ Using temporary/disposable emails ❌ Sharing your Facebook password ❌ Using same password across accounts ❌ Using work email (if you might lose access) ❌ Ignoring security notifications

For managing who can interact with you, see how to view blocked Facebook friends
For downloading videos from Facebook, see how to download Facebook video
For finding draft posts, see how to find drafts on Facebook

Will Changing Email Affect My Account?

What STAYS the same: ✓ All your friends ✓ All your posts and photos ✓ Your profile information ✓ Your Page admin access (for managing Pages, see how to add admin to Facebook Page) ✓ Your groups and memberships ✓ Your messages

What CHANGES:

Login email address
Where notifications are sent
Password reset email
Account recovery email

Your account remains exactly the same. Only the contact email changes.

Common Questions

How long does it take to change my email? Instant once you verify the new email. The verification email usually arrives within minutes.

Will my friends be notified? No. Changing your email is completely private. No notifications are sent.

Can I add multiple emails to my Facebook account? Yes. You can add multiple emails but only one can be primary (used for login).

Do I need to change my password when changing email? No, but it's a good security practice to update your password periodically.

Can I change my email if I forgot my password? Only if you can still log in. If you're locked out, use "Forgot Password" first.

What happens to notifications sent to my old email? Once you remove the old email, notifications will only go to your new primary email.

Can I change my Facebook email without access to the old one? Yes, as long as you can still log in. Add and verify a new email, then set it as primary.

How do I know which email is my primary email? Go to Contact Info in settings. The primary email is marked as "Primary" or has a star/badge.

Can I use a phone number instead of an email? Yes. Facebook allows you to use a phone number as your primary login method.

Will this affect my Messenger? No. Messenger is linked to your Facebook account, not your email. Everything stays the same.

The Bottom Line

Changing your email on Facebook is straightforward:

Add new email (Settings → Accounts Center → Personal Details → Contact Info)
Verify via confirmation email
Set as primary (recommended)
Remove old email (optional)

Key reminders:

You must verify new email before setting it as primary
You can't remove your only email
Changes are instant after verification
Your account and content remain unaffected

Keep your contact information updated for account security and easy recovery if you ever get locked out. For monetizing your presence, see how to make money with Facebook. For managing your Facebook content, see our guides on where to find scheduled posts on Facebook, how to see who shared my post on Facebook, and how to comment anonymously on Facebook.

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