Stuck trying to change the address tied to your account on the same screen you use every day? It feels simple, but edits can stop cold in the menu corner. This guide shows the exact section and steps to add a new email address, confirm it, and manage old contacts without losing access.
On mobile or desktop, the path is the same: go to Settings & privacy → Settings → Accounts Center → Personal details → Contact info. Add the new email address, confirm the code from your inbox, then optionally remove the old address.
This walkthrough focuses on the practical fixes that work now. You’ll see why the platform blocks edits, where to click on the screen, and how to handle confirmation codes so login and notifications flow correctly.
Key Takeaways
- Use Settings & privacy then Accounts Center to add a new email address.
- Confirm the code sent to your inbox before removing the old address.
- Steps match on mobile and desktop — check the top corner menu or profile picture.
- Keep multiple addresses if you want backup login options.
- If edits are blocked, follow the exact section path or see this detailed guide: change email help.
Why you can’t change your Facebook email and what this guide covers
Meta moved address management into Accounts Center, so edits no longer live in the old account settings. The platform now unifies contact information across apps, which is why you may see the option routed away from legacy screens.
This section explains the required flow: go to Settings & privacy → Settings → Accounts Center → Personal details → Contact info. You must add a new email address, confirm a code sent to that inbox, then optionally remove the old address to make the new one your primary email address.
- You often can’t edit an address in legacy menus because identity data moved to Accounts Center.
- Add a new email address first; confirmation proves ownership and reduces fraud.
- Accounts Center can apply a new email to multiple linked accounts in one flow.
- The guide covers step‑by‑step actions for mobile and computer and shows which menu or corner to click settings.
For more on confirmation problems and notification settings, see this guide on resolving missing notifications: email notifications not received.
Step-by-step: Change your email in Facebook’s Accounts Center on mobile and desktop
Here’s a clear, clickable path to add a new address and confirm it from mobile or desktop. Follow these steps exactly to avoid blocked edits and to keep account access intact.
Mobile app — quick path
Open the app and tap the menu icon (☰). On iOS it’s bottom-right; on Android it’s top-right.
Go to Settings & privacy → Settings → Accounts Center → Personal details → Contact info.
Tap Add new contacts, then Add email. Type the new email address and choose which linked account(s) it applies to.
Desktop — same flow from the corner
Click your profile picture in the top-right corner, then Settings & privacy → Settings → Accounts Center.
Open Personal details → Contact info → Add new contacts → Add email. Enter the new email address and click add.
Confirm, set primary, and tidy contact info
- Watch your inbox for the confirmation code and enter it exactly. If it times out, request another and check spam.
- After confirmation, you can set the new entry as the primary email address or keep both addresses for redundancy.
- To remove the old address, return to Contact info, select the old entry, and delete it. If prompted, enter your password or a two-factor code.
Validate the change by logging out and back in using the new email address. For a detailed walkthrough, see this change email help.
Troubleshooting when facebook won’t let me update my email
Blocked edits usually point to one of a few common problems — resolve them in order.
Email already linked to another account
If the email address is in use, it is tied to a different facebook account. Remove it on that profile first or choose a different address to proceed. If you encounter any difficulties during this process, such as facebook phone number update issues, ensure that you’re following the correct steps for unlinking the email. You may also want to verify that there are no other accounts associated with the same email address to avoid confusion. If all else fails, consider reaching out to Facebook Support for further assistance.
No confirmation or code errors
Check spam, filters, and “All Mail.” Wait 60 seconds before requesting a new code. Enter the latest confirmation exactly; avoid extra spaces when you copy-paste.
Password prompts and two-factor checks
Frequent password or two-factor prompts are normal for contact edits. Use a trusted device and verify your phone number if asked.
Account restrictions, policy reviews, and temporary fixes
Resolve name, age, or policy notices in account settings before trying again. If access is urgent, sign in with a phone number then add a new email in Contact info.
App, browser, and device issues
Update the app, clear cache, or try another network. When add actions fail on mobile, try click add from desktop; desktop often succeeds.
| Problem | Quick Fix | When to Escalate |
|---|---|---|
| Email tied to another account | Remove from that profile or use a different address | Cannot access the other account |
| No confirmation code | Check spam, wait 60s, request new code | Still no mail after 30 minutes |
| Repeated password/2FA prompts | Use trusted device, verify phone number | Authentication fails repeatedly |
If these steps fail, sign out, log facebook back in, then follow the Accounts Center flow again. For related issues about adding people or tagging, see can’t add someone and can’t tag. In case you’re experiencing facebook payout method update issues, it’s advisable to double-check your payment settings to ensure everything is correct. Additionally, clearing the app cache or reinstalling the Facebook app may help resolve persistent problems. If issues continue, reaching out to Facebook support could provide further assistance to navigate through any complications.
Keep your Facebook account secure after changing your email
Finish the update by tightening security so alerts and recovery methods reach the right inbox.
Set the new email address as primary in Accounts Center so security alerts arrive where you expect. Then enable two‑factor authentication in settings; prefer an authenticator app over SMS.
Review contact and privacy controls to limit public exposure. Add a verified phone and a backup email address for recovery and run a full security check in account settings.
Rotate your password to a unique passphrase and audit third‑party app access. Monitor your inbox for login alerts and document the change for team pages so other admins know the correct address.
Writer editor note: follow these steps now to prevent lockouts and keep notifications flowing to your new email.
