How to Change Email on JAMB Profile 2025

If you are a JAMB candidate, your email address is one of the most important details linked to your registration. It’s through this email that you will receive vital updates, access your JAMB CAPS portal, check your admission status, and even print your admission letter.

Many candidates often run into issues, maybe you entered the wrong email during registration, forgot the password to your email, or you simply no longer have access to it. These problems can cause delays and unnecessary stress when trying to complete important admission steps.

That’s why we published this article to help you understand how to change or update your email on your JAMB profile. Read on for full details.

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Why You Might Need to Change Your JAMB Email

Here are some common reasons you might need to change or update your email on the JAMB portal:-

You entered the wrong email during registration.
You no longer have access to your email.
You forgot the password and can’t recover it
You want to use a more active or accessible email.

Methods to Change Email on JAMB Profile

If you have realized that your email on the JAMB portal is wrong or no longer working, there are a few ways you can fix it. Below are the three main methods you can use to change or recover access to your JAMB email:-

Recreate the Exact Email Address

This is the easiest fix if the email you registered with doesn’t exist. Some candidates mistakenly type an email that was never created, like [email protected], but never bother to open the actual email account.

Go to Gmail or Yahoo (depending on the domain you registered).
Try to create a new email account using the exact email address you used during JAMB registration.
If it works, log in to the newly created email and start receiving JAMB messages there.
Use the email to access your JAMB CAPS, reset your password, and manage your profile.

Note: This only works if no one else has already used or created that exact email address.

How to Link a New Email to Your JAMB Profile Using SMS

If you need to update the email address linked to your JAMB profile, you can do it easily through SMS. Just follow these steps:

Open the SMS app on the phone number you used when registering for JAMB.
Type this message exactly like this:
email [email protected] [email protected]
Make sure you type the new email address twice with a space in between.
Send the SMS to 55019 or 66019. Use whichever one works best for your network.

Example:-

If your new email is [email protected], type the following: email [email protected] [email protected]. Then send it to 55019 or 66019.

You will receive a confirmation message from JAMB.
Your new email address will be linked to your JAMB profile.
You can now use this new email to log in to the JAMB portal or CAPS.

Visit a JAMB Office or Accredited CBT Centre

If you have tried the above methods and still can’t change your email, then it’s best to visit the nearest JAMB office or accredited CBT centre. This method is especially useful if your issue is more complicated or if the email is already in use. You will need:-

A valid means of identification (e.g., JAMB registration slip, NIN slip, or ID card)
A written explanation of the issue (optional but helpful)
The phone number and the incorrect email you used during registration
The new email you want to use

Some CBT centres may charge a service fee (₦1,000–₦2,500). JAMB offices usually do it for free. Your email update can take between 24–72 hours, depending on the center and volume of requests.

FAQs About Changing JAMB Email

1. Can I use any email address?
Yes, you can use any valid and active email address, as long as it has not already been used for another JAMB profile. Make sure you have access to it, because JAMB will send important messages to that email.

2. What if I no longer have the phone number linked to my JAMB profile?
Unfortunately, the SMS method will not work without the phone number you used during registration. In that case, your best option is to visit a JAMB office or an accredited CBT centre with valid identification and your JAMB registration details. They can help you update your email manually.

3. How long does the email change process take?

If you use the SMS method correctly, the update usually happens within a few minutes to a few hours. If you are doing it at a JAMB office or CBT centre, it might take a bit longer depending on the number of people being attended to that day.

If you found this article helpful, share it with other JAMB candidates who might be struggling with changing their email address. It could save them time and stress.

If you have any questions, issues, or need further clarification, feel free to drop them in the comments section. If you are also looking for information on related topics like how to reset your JAMB password, how to check your admission status, or how to link your email to your JAMB profile, you can check our page for detailed guides on those too.