Where to find Facebook's email notification settings

Facebook sends email notifications through your account settings, not through your email provider. You control them in one place: the Notifications section of your Facebook settings. The fastest way there is to click the downward arrow at the top right of Facebook (on desktop) or the menu icon (on mobile), then select Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then Notifications in the left sidebar.

Once you're in Notifications, you'll see a list of notification types — like comments, friend requests, and event invitations. Each one has an email option you can turn off individually. You don't have to disable all notifications; you can keep some and stop others.

Key Takeaways

  • Facebook email notifications are controlled in Settings > Notifications, not in your email inbox or email provider settings.
  • You can turn off email for specific notification types — like comments or event invites — while keeping others on.
  • Turning off email notifications does not stop the notifications from appearing in your Facebook account; it only stops the emails.
  • If you've unsubscribed from Facebook emails before, Facebook may have already stopped sending them, but checking your settings confirms the current state.

Turning off email for individual notification types

Each notification type in your Notifications settings has three delivery options: Email, Push notification (on your phone), and In-app notification (a bell icon in Facebook). You can mix and match. For example, you might want push notifications for messages but email only for friend requests.

To turn off email for a specific notification, find that notification type in your list and uncheck the Email box next to it. The notification will still reach you through other channels if you have those enabled — it just won't come to your email inbox. If you want to stop all email notifications at once, scroll to the bottom of the Notifications page and look for an option to turn off all emails.

What happens when you turn off email notifications

Turning off email notifications stops Facebook from sending you emails about that activity. You will still see notifications inside Facebook itself — in the bell icon at the top of the page, or in your phone's notification center if you have push notifications on. The change only affects email delivery.

If you turn off email for comments, for example, you won't get an email when someone comments on your post. But you'll still see a notification badge on the bell icon the next time you open Facebook, and you can still find the comment in your notifications list.

Unsubscribe links in Facebook emails

Every Facebook email has an unsubscribe link at the bottom. Clicking it removes you from that specific type of email — for instance, unsubscribing from a comment notification email will stop those emails, but you might still get emails about friend requests. This method works, but it's slower than changing your settings all at once in the Notifications page.

If you've clicked unsubscribe links in the past, Facebook may have already stopped sending you those emails. Your settings page will reflect this — the Email box for that notification type will be unchecked.

Stopping all Facebook emails at once

If you want to stop all email notifications from Facebook without going through each type individually, look for a master toggle or "Turn off all email" option at the bottom of your Notifications settings page. Not all accounts show this option in the same place, so you may need to scroll down or look under a section labeled "Email" or "All Notifications."

Turning off all emails is a blunt tool — you lose notifications about everything, including messages from friends and account security alerts. Most people find it easier to turn off email for specific notification types and keep the ones that matter to them.

Email notifications vs. other notification types

Facebook offers three ways to notify you: email, push notifications (on your phone), and in-app notifications (the bell icon). You control each one separately. You might turn off email but keep push notifications, so you get alerts on your phone without cluttering your inbox. Or you might keep only in-app notifications and check Facebook when you want to, without any interruptions.

The settings page shows all three options side by side for each notification type, so you can see at a glance which channels are on or off. This makes it easy to customize — for example, turn off email for likes but keep email for messages, and turn off push notifications for everything.

If you're still receiving unwanted emails

If you've turned off email notifications in your settings but still receive Facebook emails, check a few things. First, make sure you're logged into the correct Facebook account — you might have multiple accounts, and the settings you changed might not be on the one receiving the emails. Second, check your email spam or promotions folder; some email providers filter Facebook emails there automatically.

Third, log back into your Notifications settings and confirm the changes saved. Sometimes settings revert if you don't click a Save button or if your browser didn't complete the action. If you've done all this and emails keep coming, the email might be a marketing email rather than a notification email — those are controlled through a different settings page under Ads & Businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will turning off email notifications stop me from seeing notifications in Facebook?

No. Turning off email only stops the emails. You'll still see notifications in the bell icon at the top of Facebook and in your phone's notification center if you have push notifications on. The notification will be there when you open Facebook; it just won't arrive in your email inbox.

Can I turn off email for some notifications but keep it for others?

Yes. Each notification type has its own email toggle. You can turn off email for comments and likes but keep it on for messages and friend requests. This way you get emails only for the things that matter to you.

What's the difference between unsubscribing from an email and changing my settings?

Unsubscribing from a single email stops that one type of notification. Changing your settings in Notifications controls all future emails of that type at once. Changing settings is faster if you want to turn off multiple notification types.

Do I need to turn off notifications on my phone separately?

Facebook has separate controls for push notifications (alerts on your phone) and email notifications. Turning off email doesn't affect push notifications. If you want to stop phone alerts too, you'll need to uncheck the Push Notification box for each notification type in your settings.

Why am I still getting Facebook emails after turning off notifications?

Check that you're logged into the right account and that your settings changes saved. Also check your spam folder — some email providers filter Facebook emails there. If the emails are about promotions or ads rather than activity notifications, they're controlled through a different settings page under Ads & Businesses.