A Complete Guide to Changing Your Snapchat Email

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Update the email attached to your Snapchat account with this simple guide
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This wikiHow teaches you how to change the email address that's associated with your Snapchat account your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Your email address is primarily used to log in to Snapchat or to recover your password.

How do you change and verify your email on Snapchat?

  • Open your Snapchat account page by opening the app and swiping down anywhere on the page.
  • Navigate to the Email section of your Settings and tap on your current email address.
  • Enter your new email address on the following page, then reenter your password to verify your decision. Look out for an additional verification email.

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    It's a yellow app with a ghost logo.
    • Enter your username and password if you're not automatically logged in.
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    Doing so will open your account page.
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    It's in the upper-right corner of the screen and takes you to the Settings menu.
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    Snapchat will not share your email with other users.
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    Snapchat will send a verification link to the email address you provided, as well as a security email to your old address.
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    Check the email account you just entered and follow the verification instructions in the email from Snapchat.
    • In case you forget your password or need to verify your account, Snapchat will use this email to contact you.
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    If, after checking Spam, Social, Promotions and any other folders it may have ended up in you still don't find it, you can request it be resent.
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    Log out (if you’re not already), then tap Log In and type in your username. Press Forgot Password, enter your phone number/email address, then follow the instructions it gives.
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      1. Open Snapchat .
      2. Swipe down on the screen.
      3. Tap the Settings icon.
      4. Tap Email .
      5. Tap on your email and enter your new address.
      6. Tap Continue .
      7. Enter your password and tap Continue .
      8. Check your email and follow instructions.

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