How to Change Your Email Address Without Losing Contacts

Learn how to switch your email address safely while keeping your important contacts intact with these simple steps.

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To change your email address without losing contacts, follow these steps: 1. Export Contacts: Use your current email account to export contacts, usually found in settings under 'Contacts' or 'People'. Select CSV or VCF format. 2. Create a New Email Account: If you haven’t already, set up a new email address. 3. Import Contacts: Log into your new email, go to 'Contacts', and import the previously saved file. Notify Important Contacts: Send an email from your new address to inform important contacts of your change.**

FAQs & Answers

  1. What steps do I need to take to change my email address? To change your email address, first export your contacts from your current email account, create a new email account, and then import your contacts into the new account.
  2. Will I lose my contacts if I change my email address? No, you can prevent losing your contacts by exporting them before changing your email address and then importing them into the new account.
  3. How can I notify my contacts after changing my email? It's important to notify your contacts by sending them an email from your new address informing them of the change.
  4. What formats can I use to export my contacts? You can typically export your contacts in CSV or VCF format, which are compatible with most email services.