How to Change Your Email Address on Facebook

Don't miss notifications or contacts when your email changes

What to Know

  • On the web: Click the Down-arrow and select Settings & Privacy > Settings Edit. Input your new email address.
  • In the app: Go to Menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings Personal and Account Info > Contact Info > Add Email Address. Add email.
  • Confirm via email if updating on the website. Confirm via text if updating on the app.

This article explains how to change your primary email address on the Facebook website and mobile app, and how to remove an email address from your Facebook account.

How to Change Your Facebook Email on Any Computer

You can change the email addresses associated with your Facebook account from any computer, whether it's a Mac, Windows, or Linux machine, by using your favorite web browser.

To change your primary email address on Facebook:

  1. Sign in to your Facebook account and select the down-arrow in the upper-right corner.

    Facebook - down-arrow selected
  2. Select Settings & Privacy in the drop-down menu.

    Facebook - Settings & Privacy selected
  3. Select Settings in the drop-down menu.

    Facebook - Settings & Privacy > Settings
  4. Select Edit next to Contact.

    Facebook - Selecting Edit next to Contact
  5. In the Contact section, select Add another email or mobile number.

    Facebook - Add another email or mobile number
  6. In the Enter new email box, type your new email address, and select Add.

    Facebook - enter new email address > Add
  7. Select Close in the pop-up box.

    Facebook - select Close
  8. Once you're done adding a new email address, Facebook will email you a confirmation message. Click the link in your email to confirm you want to add that email address to your Facebook account.

    Facebook - message telling you to check your email and verify address
  9. As soon as you confirm your new email address, you are redirected to the Facebook Contact section where you will see that your new email address is now your primary Facebook email address.

    Facebook automatically changes new email to primary email address
  10. Optional: To remove the old email address (or any email address) select Edit next to the Contact tab, and choose Remove under the address you want to remove.

    Facebook - remove old email address

How to Change Your Facebook Email on the Facebook App

To change your Facebook email address on the mobile app:

  1. Open the Facebook app on your Android or iOS device.

  2. Select the three-line menu icon.

  3. Tap Settings & Privacy > Settings.

    Facebook - select menu icon, Settings & Privacy > Settings
  4. Select Personal and Account Information > Contact Info > Add Email Address.

    Facebook - Personal and Account Information > Contact info > Add Email address
  5. Type your email address in the Add an additional email address box, then enter your Facebook password and select Add email.

  6. Select Confirm. You will receive a code at the email address you entered.

  7. Enter the code in the Enter confirmation code field and select Confirm.

    Facebook - entering new email address

    If you want to make the new email address your primary Facebook email address, select the new email address under the Manage Contact Info page and tap Make Primary.

    If your account has been hacked, you should also change your Facebook password.

FAQ
  • How do I find someone’s email address on Facebook?

    To find someone's email address on Facebook, go to their Facebook profile, select About > Contact and Basic Info. If they've opted to share their email address with friends, you'll see it.

  • How do I change my name on Facebook?

    To change your name on Facebook, navigate to the upper-right corner and tap the down-arrow > Settings & Privacy > Settings. Under General Account Settings, go to your name and select Edit. Enter your new name > Review Change > Save Changes.

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