How do I change my Facebook contact?

Facebook allows users to update and change their contact information, such as email address, phone number, and physical address, at any time. This can be done directly within the Facebook website or mobile app settings. Here are some quick tips on how to change your Facebook contact information:

Changing Email Address

Your email address on Facebook is used for logging in, receiving notifications, and other account purposes. To change your email address associated with your Facebook account:

1. Log into your Facebook account
2. Click on the triangle icon in the top right corner
3. Select “Settings & Privacy” from the dropdown menu
4. Click on “Settings”
5. Select “Email” from the left sidebar
6. Enter your new email address and click “Add” to confirm the new email
7. Facebook will send a confirmation code to your new email. Enter this code to verify the new email.
8. Once verified, click “Make Primary” to set the new email as your primary login email

It may take up to 48 hours for the email change to fully process across all connected apps and services. Your old email will remain active for account recovery purposes until the change is fully processed.

Changing Phone Number

Your phone number allows Facebook to send you SMS notifications and security codes for account verification. To update your phone number:

1. Go to your Facebook “Settings”
2. Click on “Mobile” in the left sidebar
3. Enter your new phone number and click “Add” to confirm
4. Facebook will send a text with a confirmation code. Enter this code to verify your new number.
5. Click “Make Primary” to make your new number the main one for SMS notifications and security codes.

As with an email change, it may take up to 48 hours for the phone number update to fully take effect across Facebook’s systems. Your old number will still be active for account recovery during this transition period.

Changing Physical Address

Updating your physical address on Facebook ensures you see content relevant to your local area. To change your address:

1. Go to your Facebook “Settings”
2. Click “General” in the left sidebar
3. Under “Contact Info” click “Edit” next to Hometown
4. Enter your new address information
5. Click “Save Changes”

Your new address will now be set as your hometown on Facebook. Unlike email and phone changes, address updates take effect immediately.

Reviewing and Editing Contacts

In addition to your primary contacts, you may want to review and edit your extended contact information on Facebook:

• Emails – Navigate to “Settings” > “Email” to view and manage the emails linked to your account.
• Phone numbers – Go to “Settings” > “Mobile” to see all phone numbers using SMS with your account.
• Addresses – “Settings” > “General” > “Contact Info” allows you to edit your address history.
• Emergency contacts – These are set under “Settings” > “General” > “Manage Contacts” and are only accessed if you get locked out of your account.

Troubleshooting Contact Changes

In some cases, contact changes on Facebook may not work as expected. Here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Make sure to confirm any verification codes sent during the change process.
• If a new email or number is not verified, the change will not be applied.
• Avoid making too many contact changes in a short time, as Facebook’s systems may flag this as suspicious behavior.
• Changes may take up to 48 hours to fully apply across Facebook’s platforms, so allow time for the update.
• If an email or phone number is stuck on your account, you may need to contact Facebook support for help removing it.

Managing Contacts for Multiple Facebook Accounts

If you have multiple Facebook accounts, make sure to manage the contact info for each one:

• Use different primary emails and phone numbers for each account.
• When switching between accounts, double check you are in the right one before changing contacts.
• Add a recognizable middle initial or name to your additional accounts to avoid confusion.
• Use a password manager to securely track logins for multiple accounts.
• Pay attention to notifications and texts to identify which account they relate to.

Keeping contacts separated and organized across multiple Facebook accounts prevents you from accidentally changing info for the wrong profile.

Reverting Contact Changes

If you change a Facebook contact and then want to revert back to the old one, here are some options:

• Email and phone numbers can be switched back and forth as long as both are confirmed on your account.
• For emails, make your old email primary again in “Settings” > “Email”.
• For phone numbers, designate your old number as primary under “Settings” > “Mobile”.
• Revert physical addresses by navigating to “Settings” > “General” > “Contact Info” and editing your hometown.
• Deleted contacts may be irretrievable unless added again and reconfirmed on your account.

Act quickly if reverting a contact change, as inactive emails and phone numbers are eventually removed from Facebook systems.

Conclusion

Keeping your contacts up-to-date is an important part of managing your Facebook account. Email, phone number, and address can all be edited directly in the Facebook settings. Make sure to properly confirm any changes and allow time for processing. Pay attention to notifications to avoid issues. With a few clicks, you can keep your primary contacts accurate and ensure seamless use of Facebook.