We often create social media profiles with an email address that we later stop using. The problem is that if the social network only accepts that email, you won't receive notifications, and you'll have trouble contacting them if needed . So, we're going to focus on one network and ask you: Do you know how to change your Instagram email address?
It may be that you have been curious and know where to do it, but maybe it is the case that you have no idea how to do it. Don't worry, we are going to help you right now.
Why change Instagram email
There are many reasons why you might want to change your Instagram email address . It could be because your email account has been hacked, because you've forgotten your password, because you don't use it... In fact, it could be any reason why you need to change it on social media, not just Instagram.
The problem is that, beyond when we registered, many do not know exactly what steps to take to change it. And this is something that we are going to try to change.
How to change Instagram email from the app
As you know, Instagram now lets you log in from the mobile app (which is the easiest and fastest way) or from your computer . The latter is quite limited, but you can change that. Now, let's go step by step.
Here are the instructions for changing it from the app . What do you have to do?
First, open Instagram on your mobile device . Once open, go to your profile. Once there, look for the "Edit Profile" option.
If you look, your email address will appear in your Profile Information . If it doesn't, you'll need to go into your Contact Options, and it should be there.
In case you don't get anything either, then click on Personal Information Settings. The email with which you registered the account will appear there. And what we want to do is change it. How?
Tap on the email address . This will allow you to delete the existing email and enter the new one you want. Once you've entered it, tap the top right corner to confirm the change.
Instagram will send an email to your new email address to confirm that you really want that account now , so you'll have to click the link because if you don't verify it, you won't be able to access it with that email.
Change Instagram email on computer
If you are one of those who prefers to do this through the computer, know that you can also do it. And also very easily. In fact, it is to follow the same steps that we have indicated before, but in this case from the computer. Namely:
- Enter your Instagram account on the computer.
- Go to your profile.
- Hit edit profile.
- A series of data will appear such as website, biography, sex… and email.
- Click where it is, delete and add new.
- hit send.
Instagram will send you an email to verify the change and when you have done it, the whole process will be done.
Change Instagram email without entering the account
One of Instagram's tricks is the ability to change your email address without being logged into your account . This might be useful, for example, if you've lost your phone, or simply because you have other accounts and don't want to or can't use that one.
If this happens to you, the steps you need to take begin by opening the Instagram app . Notice that when it asks for your login information, it gives you access to a help section below the home button . Tap there.
Now, it will ask you for either the email address, the phone number, or the username of the Instagram account whose email you want to change.
It will give you several options : receive an email (to the linked account), a text message (SMS), or start with Facebook. The speed will depend on your selection.
You'll be taken to a new screen where you can change your password , and at some point, it will show you the email address it has. That's where you should delete the one it has and enter your own, and if possible, your phone number as well.
Once you've confirmed everything, you'll be finished.
Actually, what you do is that Instagram thinks that you do not remember the password, and that is why you are doing this process, but in reality your objective is to change the email without entering the account. But it can be a good idea if you don't have access to your account at the moment and you need to change the mail urgently.
Now that you know how to change the Instagram email, when you need it, you will know what steps you must take.