<h2>How to Update Your Email Address</h2>
<p>Keeping your email address up to date ensures you receive important account notifications and can recover your account if needed.</p>
<h3>Steps to Update Your Email</h3>
<ol>
<li>Go to your <a href="/dashboard/settings" style="color: #2563eb; text-decoration: underline;">account settings</a></li>
<li>Navigate to the "Account" section</li>
<li>Find the "Email Address" field</li>
<li>Enter your new email address</li>
<li>Click "Save Changes"</li>
<li>Check your new email inbox for a verification link</li>
<li>Click the verification link to confirm your new email address</li>
</ol>
<h3>Email Verification</h3>
<p>For security reasons, you must verify your new email address before it becomes active. The verification email:</p>
<ul>
<li>Is sent immediately after you update your email</li>
<li>Contains a secure verification link</li>
<li>Expires after 24 hours for security</li>
<li>Must be clicked to complete the email change</li>
</ul>
<h3>Important Considerations</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Account Access:</strong> Your old email will remain active until you verify the new one</li>
<li><strong>Notifications:</strong> Account notifications will be sent to your new email once verified</li>
<li><strong>Password Reset:</strong> Password reset emails will be sent to your new email address</li>
<li><strong>Login:</strong> You can still log in with your old email until verification is complete</li>
</ul>
<h3>If You Don't Receive the Verification Email</h3>
<ul>
<li>Check your spam or junk folder</li>
<li>Make sure you entered the correct email address</li>
<li>Wait a few minutes - emails can sometimes be delayed</li>
<li>Request a new verification email from your account settings</li>
<li>If problems persist, <a href="/support" style="color: #2563eb; text-decoration: underline;">contact our support team</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Security Best Practices</h3>
<ul>
<li>Use an email address you have regular access to</li>
<li>Use a secure email provider with two-factor authentication</li>
<li>Never share your email verification links with anyone</li>
<li>Update your email immediately if it's compromised</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> You can only change your email address once every 30 days for security reasons.</p>
