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How to change your primary email address on Facebook
Every user is required to provide an e-mail address when creating a Facebook account. Fortunately, you can change this email address later.
This guide will show you how to change your primary Facebook email address on different devices. In addition, we will answer some of the questions you may have about this topic.
How to change your primary email address on Facebook
You have to enter your email address every time you want to access your Facebook account on a new device. But if you somehow lose the password to that email address or simply no longer use it, you have the option to change it on Facebook.
Whatever the reason, you should always use an email account you have access to through Facebook so you don't miss any important notifications. For example, if someone tries to contact you or if someone tries to access your account.
The good news is that you can change your email address on any device, although the methods vary. Here's how to change your Facebook email address in a web browser:
- Open a web browser and go directly to Facebook.
- Log in with your current email address.
Note: If you can't remember your email address, try logging in with your phone number.
- Find the arrow icon in the upper right corner of the menu.
- From the drop-down list of options, click on Settings and privacy.
- Click Settings on a new list of options, which will take you to a separate page.
- W General account settingsfind Contact Field.
- Choose Edit option, which will take you to your current email information.
- Choose "+ Add another email address or cell phone number".
- Enter your new email address in the box. If you want, you can also add a new phone number.
At this point you may be asked to re-enter your Facebook password to confirm that it is really you. When you're done, Facebook will send you an authorization email to the new email address you want to link to your Facebook account. Once you confirm the new email, you're all set!
To set an e-mail address as the primary address, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings, as we did above. Then click General account settings.
- Click Edit next to Contact.
- Click the three dots to the right of the email address you want to use. Then select Make basic.
Now Facebook will send important emails to your new address. You can also log in to your Facebook account using the new address instead of the old one.
How to change the main email address in the Facebook app
As we mentioned earlier, you can also change your main Facebook email address on your mobile device. Note that the instructions below apply to iOS devices.
- Open the Facebook app on your phone.
- If you are not logged in, do it now.
- Go to the three horizontal lines at the bottom of the screen - this is the Menu.
- Scroll to the end to find Settings.
- Tap on it. It will open Account settings patch.
- Go to Personal information and then Contact information.
- Upon entering the Manage your contact information search "Add email address" option.
- Enter the email address you want to link to your Facebook account.
- To save your settings, enter your Facebook password in the box below.
- Tap on Add e-mail.
As with the web version, you will automatically receive a confirmation email. Once you confirm that it's really you, Facebook will immediately change your new email address and make it your primary contact. And that's it!
Note: If you want, you can also add a new Facebook phone number on your mobile device.
How to change Facebook's primary email address on Android
Changing the main Facebook email address on an Android device is similar to changing it on an iOS device. The only difference is the location of the settings and some tabs.
- Open your Facebook application. Sign in if you haven't already done so.
- Find the Menu tab this time; it is located in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down Settings and then go to Account settings.
- Go to Personal and account information and then to Contact information.
- It leads straight to "Add email address" field. The "add phone number" and "add email address" options lead to two separate tabs in Android.
- Enter your new email address in the field.
- Enter your Facebook password again.
Note: you also have the option to add an auxiliary address that you can use if you can't access your primary email address. You can do this on any device.
How to change your primary email address on Facebook without a password
Forgetting a password can be difficult, especially for something as important as an email address. But don't worry, there is a solution. Depending on the exact password you lost or forgot, we have a few steps you can try.
How to change your main Facebook email address without a Facebook password
To solve this problem, you must first recover your Facebook password. Here's how to do it:
- Go to https://www.facebook.com/.
- Click the "Forgot your password?" under the Login button.
- This will bring you to a new tab where you should enter your email address.
A note: If for some reason you cannot access your email, you can enter your phone number instead. - Facebook will automatically send you a reset code to your email address.
You can use the code to access your profile again. Facebook will immediately take you to the Settings section, where you can enter a new password. Once you have completed these steps, you can proceed to change your primary email address by following the instructions described above.
When you change your password, Facebook will give you the option to log out from all other devices where you were previously logged in. It's your choice, but we advise you to do this in case someone else has access to your account.
How to change your primary email address on Facebook without an email password
If the password you can't remember belongs to your e-mail address, this can be a significant inconvenience.
Technically, the only time you'll need an email password in this process is to confirm the authorization email that Facebook sent you. But if you are already logged in, you have no problem.
Of course, recovering an email password will vary slightly depending on the type of email (Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo). You can easily recover it if you have your phone number or an auxiliary email address associated with your main email address.
In any case, you will receive a verification code, just like Facebook, to access your email. Once you have created a new password, you can go back to change your primary email address on Facebook.
Additional frequently asked questions
Here are the answers to your Facebook questions and your contact information.
Why can't I change my primary email address on Facebook?
Although this problem does not occur often, sometimes it can happen. If for some reason you can't change your primary email address on Facebook, try one of the following steps:
- Add another email address. In cases where the primary email address you want to use is already associated with another Facebook account, you may need to link your account to another email address.
- Check your spam or social tab on your email site. Sometimes Facebook notifications go straight to spam.
- Wait. If nothing works, try refreshing the page a few times and wait for Facebook to send you a verification email.
How do I delete my primary email address on Facebook?
To change your primary Facebook email address, you must also delete the one you will no longer use.
- Open Facebook.
- Go directly to Settings in the upper right corner of the screen.
- From there, go to Settings and privacy.
- Go to the Contact section in the General account settings.
- Add a new email address to replace the old one.
- When you're done, click Delete next to the old email.
That's basically it. Now you can link your new email address to your Facebook account.
Update your Facebook account for optimal experience
Now you know how to change your primary Facebook email address on all devices. You've also learned what to do if you forget any of your passwords. It's always a good idea to update your social media contact information. Our final piece of advice is to make sure your social media accounts are linked to the correct email address and phone number.
Have you ever changed or deleted your primary email address on Facebook? Have you followed the steps described in this article? Let us know in the comments section below!
