How do I reset my Facebook account with a new email?

Resetting your Facebook account with a new email address can be done by following a few simple steps. This allows you to take control of your account if you’ve lost access to your old email or want to update to a new email address. Here’s a step-by-step guide to resetting your Facebook account email.

Requirements for Resetting Facebook Account Email

Before starting the process to reset your Facebook email, make sure you meet the following requirements:

• You must have access to the email address you want to update your Facebook account with. This new email will replace your old one on your Facebook account.
• You need access to your current Facebook account. If you’re completely locked out, you may need to go through the account recovery process first.
• The new email address cannot already be associated with another Facebook account. Each email can only be connected to one Facebook account.

Step 1: Add New Email to Facebook Account

The first step is to add your new email address to your Facebook account. Here’s how:

1. Log into your Facebook account.
2. Click on the down arrow at the top right and choose “Settings”.
3. On the left sidebar, click “Email”.
4. Under “Add another email address”, enter your new email address and click “Add”.
5. Facebook will send a confirmation code to your new email. Open your email and get the confirmation code.
6. Go back to Facebook settings and enter the confirmation code, then click “Confirm”.

Your new email address is now added to your Facebook account.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Make sure you typed the new email correctly and have access to it.
• Check your spam folder if you don’t see the confirmation email.
• Each confirmation code expires after a short time, so enter it soon after receiving it.

Step 2: Remove Old Email from Facebook Account

Now that your new email is added, you can remove the old email address that you want to reset. Here’s how to do this:

1. Go back to the “Email” section under Facebook Settings.
2. Under your old email address, click “Remove”.
3. Confirm that you want to remove this email address.

Your old email is now disconnected from your Facebook account.

Troubleshooting Tips

• You may need to enter your Facebook password to confirm removal of the old email.
• If you’ve enabled two-factor authentication, you need to enter the confirmation code sent to your remaining emails or phone number.

Step 3: Set New Email as Primary

With your old email removed, you can now set your new email as the primary email for your Facebook account. Here’s how to do this:

1. In the Facebook Settings “Email” section, click the menu icon next to your new email.
2. Choose “Make Primary” to set this email as your account’s primary address.
3. Confirm that you want to make this your primary email for Facebook.

Your new email address is now set as the primary email for your Facebook account.

Troubleshooting Tips

• You may need to re-enter your Facebook password to confirm the change.
• If you don’t see the “Make Primary” option, add the new email again and try removing the old email before setting the new one as primary.

Using Facebook with a New Email

Once your new email is set as the primary address, here are some things to keep in mind when using Facebook:

• Log in using your new email address and password.
• Password reset emails will go to your new email if you forget your password.
• Email notifications from Facebook will go to your new email.
• You can add back your old email later as a secondary email if you want.

Recovering Facebook Account with New Email

If you get locked out of your Facebook account after resetting the email, you can recover access using the new email address. Here’s how:

1. Go to Facebook and click “Forgotten Password”.
2. Enter your new email address and click “Search”.
3. Facebook will email you a recovery link to reset your password.
4. Check your new email inbox for this password reset email from Facebook.
5. Click on the password reset link in the email within 24 hours.
6. You’ll be prompted to enter a new password to regain access to your account.

Following these steps will help you recover your Facebook account using the new email address that you updated it with.

Common Facebook Email Reset Issues

Here are some common troubleshooting tips for issues that may arise when resetting your Facebook email:

Issue	Solution
Confirmation code not received	Check your spam folder. Codes expire quickly so check email often. Make sure you entered the correct new email.
Can’t remove old email	You may need to re-enter your Facebook password to confirm. Check for any other issues like disabled accounts.
New email not showing as option	Try adding the new email again. Make sure it’s not already connected to another Facebook account.
Can’t set new email as primary	First remove the old email, then try setting the new one as primary. May need to re-enter password.
Locked out after resetting email	Use the account recovery steps to regain access with your new email address.

Conclusion

Resetting your Facebook email to a new address is straightforward once you know the steps. First, add your new email to your account. Then remove your old email and set the new one as primary. Your Facebook account is now reset to use the new email for login and notifications.

Be sure you have access to both the old and new email addresses during the reset process. Take your time and follow all prompts carefully. This will ensure your Facebook email is successfully changed without losing access to your account.