How Do I Change the Email Address on My Uber Account?

Introduction

Uber has become the go-to ride-hailing app where people can quickly find a driver to get them wherever they want to go. Keeping your details up-to-date is essential to avoid delays when you need to get somewhere fast.

Whether you've changed jobs and lost your email address or have simply created a new one, update your Uber account as soon as possible to keep using the app. Read on to learn how to change the email address linked to your Uber account and continue booking rides, ordering food, or accepting fares without a hitch.

Visit the Uber website

Open a new browser window and visit the Uber website. Click on Log in in the top right-hand corner.

Sign in to your Uber Account

Enter the email address or phone number you used when setting up your Uber account, even if it's the old email. Click on Continue, enter your password, and again click Continue.

Alternatively, sign in via Google or Apple by clicking on Continue with Google or Continue with Apple.

Navigate to your account settings

Now that you're logged into Uber, it's time to navigate to your account settings. Click on your name in the upper right-hand corner to bring up a drop-down list. Select Manage account.

Click on Personal info

Click on Personal info, either on the left-hand menu or the icon beneath your name and email address.

Click on the email address you want to change

It's now time to change your email address, so click on Email in the center of the screen.

Enter your new email address and click on Update

Check your inbox for an email from Uber

To verify the new address, Uber will send you a 4-digit verification code.

Open the inbox for your new email and look for a message from Uber. Don't forget to check your junk or spam folder if nothing has arrived in your inbox. If you don't see a message, double-check that you have entered the address correctly and click Resend.

Enter the 4-digit code

Open the email, return to your browser, and enter the 4-digit code. And, that's it! You have now changed the email address registered to your Uber account.

Update your email address via the Uber app

In addition to updating your email address on the Uber website, it's possible to change the details on your smartphone or smart device via the Uber app.Open the Uber app.Tap on Account. You'll find it in the bottom right-hand corner.Scroll down the list and select Manage Uber account.Click on Personal info.Tap on the email address you want to change.Enter the new email address and click on Update.Check your inbox (and spam or junk folder) for an email from Uber.Enter the verification code

Conclusion

It's easy to change the email address that's linked to your Uber account either online or via the Uber app. Follow these few simple steps, and you'll be able to keep requesting rides, accepting bookings, and ordering food without a hitch.

However, if you encounter any problems accessing your account or changing your details, it's time to reach out for help and contact Uber's support team for assistance.