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How do I change my email address?

Learn how to update the email on your Chess.com account via web or iOS and keep your account details up to date!

Updated over 2 months ago

How to update your Chess.com account email

If you've stopped using or lost access to the email address linked to your account, you might want to update it. Here’s how to do it:

Web

  1. Click 'Settings' in the menu at the bottom left corner of any Chess.com page.

  2. Click 'Account' from the menu on the right side of the settings page. Locate the 'Contact Info' section and click the 'Edit' button next to your email address.

    An image showing the Account settings screen on Chess.com

  3. This will take you to the Change Email screen, where you can enter your current password and new email. Click 'Save' to apply the changes.

    An image showing the Change Email screen in theh Account settings page on Chess.com

  4. Once you've made the change, we'll send a confirmation email to your new address. Simply click the link in the email to verify and activate it.


iOS

  1. Tap 'More' in the bottom-right menu and select 'Settings.'

    An image showing the More screen on the Chess.com iOS app highlighting the Settings option

  2. In the settings menu, tap 'Account,' and then the arrow next to your current email address.

    An image showing the Account settings screen on the Chess.com iOS app

  3. Enter your new email address, and tap 'Change Email' to save your changes!

    An image showing the Change Email screen on the Chess.com iOS app

Currently, Android users cannot update their email address within the app but can easily do so through a mobile browser.

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