How to Change Your Instagram Account Email Address

Are you looking to change the email address linked to your Instagram account? If so, you've come to the right place. In this article, we will walk you through the process of updating your email address on Instagram.

It's a quick and easy process, and shouldn't take more than a few minutes. So let's get started.

The Importance of Updating Your Instagram Email Address

There are several reasons why you might want to update the email address linked to your Instagram account. Perhaps you've lost access to the email address previously linked to the account, or maybe you're just looking to update the email address with a new one.

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It's important to keep the email address linked to your Instagram account up-to-date because if you ever need to reset your password, for example, the reset password link will be sent to the email address linked to the account. If that email address is no longer accessible, you won't be able to reset your Instagram password and access the account.

How to Change the Email Address Linked to Your Instagram Account

Now that you know why it's important to keep your email address linked to your Instagram account up-to-date, let's walk you through the process of updating it.

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1. Open the Instagram app on your device and navigate to your profile.
2. Tap on Edit Profile.
3. On the Edit Profile page, tap on Personal Information Settings.
4. Tap on the linked email address.
5. Enter your new email address and tap on the check icon.

How to Add a Phone Number to Your Instagram Account

If the reason you're updating the email address linked to your Instagram account is to avoid losing access to it, adding a phone number to the account may also help. Here's how to add a phone number to your Instagram account:

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1. Follow steps one to three as outlined in the how to change your email address section.
2. Tap on Phone number.
3. Enter your phone number and tap Next.
4. Enter the verification code sent to your number and hit Next.

Change the Email Address Associated With Your Instagram Account

Updating the email address linked to your Instagram account is an easy process. So, whether you've lost access to the previous email address or are just looking to update it with a new one, follow the steps outlined in this article, and you'll be good to go.