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It's crucial to distinguish between the email you use for Facebook registration and the one visible as your public contact. Using the same email for both is like having one key for every lock – risky and vulnerable. This guide will walk you through the essential steps of changing your primary email address on Facebook, ensuring it remains private, while also updating your bio or public contact email. Here, you'll learn how to strengthen your online presence, balancing security and accessibility.
Changing Your Primary Email on Facebook
Log into Facebook: Open Facebook and sign in to your account
Access Settings: Click on the dropdown arrow in the top right corner of the Facebook homepage and select 'Settings & Privacy', then 'Settings'
Access the "Meta Accounts Center"
Go to "Personal details" and tap on "Contact info"
Add a New Email Address: Click on the email and enter your new email address. This should be an email that you want to use for account registration and login purposes but keep private from your public profile.
Verify the New Email: Facebook will send a verification email to the new address. Check your email inbox, open the verification email, and click the provided link to confirm the addition of the new email.
Set as Primary Email: Return to the 'Contact' section in your Facebook settings and click 'Edit' next to your email addresses. Choose the new email as your primary email and save the changes.
Remove the Old Email (Optional): If you wish to remove the old email from your account, click 'Remove' next to it. However, it's often recommended to keep an old email as a backup for account recovery.
Email visibility in profile security settings
For safety reasons, consider the visibility settings of your email address on your profile (only you/only friends/public):
Step 1: Access Settings: Click on the dropdown arrow in the top right corner of the Facebook homepage and select 'Settings & Privacy', then 'Settings'
Step 2: Scroll to the "Audience and visibility" section and select "Profile details"
Step 3: Go to the "Contact info" section and "edit" according to your preferences (we recommend to set it to "only me")
Adhering to these guidelines allows you to distinguish your confidential registration email from the email visible to your Facebook network. This strategy goes beyond mere compliance with guidelines. It protects your account against potential threats, ensuring that your private information stays private. It also keeps the channels of communication open, letting others connect with you as needed.
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