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Why You Might Want to Change Your Norton Account Email
There are several reasons you may need to change the email address linked to your Norton account. Perhaps you've switched to a new email provider, or you're trying to enhance your account's security by using a dedicated address. Additionally, if your email address is compromised, changing it promptly can help protect your account.
Prerequisites for Changing Your Norton Account Email
Before you proceed with changing your email, ensure you have the following: - Access to your current Norton account with the existing email. - The new email address you wish to use. - Your Norton password to verify your identity.
Steps to Change Your Email Address in Norton Account
1. **Log into Your Norton Account**: Go to the Norton website and enter your current credentials to access your account. 2. **Navigate to Account Settings**: Once logged in, click on your username or profile icon located at the top right corner. Select 'Account Settings' from the dropdown menu. 3. **Edit Email Address**: In the Account Settings section, look for the 'Email Address' or 'Contact Information' field. Click on the 'Edit' button next to it. 4. **Enter the New Email Address**: Fill in the new email address you wish to associate with your account. 5. **Confirm Your New Email**: You may need to re-enter your new email for confirmation purposes to prevent any mistakes. 6. **Save Changes**: After entering the new email address, make sure to click the 'Save' or 'Update' button to apply the changes. 7. **Verify Your New Email**: Norton may send a verification email to your new address. Go to your new email inbox and click on the verification link to confirm the change.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Sometimes, users encounter problems when changing their account email. Here are common issues and their solutions: - **Did Not Receive Verification Email**: Check your spam/junk folder. If it’s not there, request the verification email again from the Norton account settings. - **Unable to Log In**: Ensure that you enter the correct password. If you forgot your password, use the 'Forgot Password?' link to reset it. - **Email Already In Use**: If the new email address you're trying to use is already linked to another Norton account, you'll be unable to proceed. Consider using a different email.
Post-Change Considerations
After successfully changing your Norton email, ensure that you update any saved logins or credentials across your devices or browsers. It’s also a good practice to check that you continue to receive notifications from Norton at your new address. If you have multiple devices, uplaod your new email to any apps or services that leverage your Norton account.