The email address linked to your JAMB profile is crucial as it serves as the primary point of contact between you, JAMB, and your chosen institution. It’s where you’ll receive important notifications regarding your JAMB registration, admission status, and other updates.
However, there are instances where you may need to change your email address, such as:
- Forgetting your email password and being unable to recover it.
- Making a mistake during registration.
- Using an unreliable email service provider that doesn’t deliver JAMB updates.
- Opting to use a new email address for personal or security reasons.
In this article, we’ll walk you through how to change your email address on your JAMB profile and link it to the JAMB portal.
Methods for Changing Your Email Address on JAMB Profile 2025/2026
Method 1: Create a New Email Account with the Same Address as on Your JAMB Profile
If the email address on your JAMB profile is available for registration, you can create a new account with the same address. For instance, if your registered email is example@gmail.com, and it’s not taken by someone else, you can create a new Gmail account with the same address.
Follow these steps:
- Visit the email service provider’s website (e.g., Gmail).
- Click on “Create a new email” or “Sign up.”
- Enter the email address from your JAMB profile and set a new password.
- Verify your phone number and accept the terms and conditions.
- Congratulations, you’ve created a new email account linked to your JAMB profile.
Method 2: Visit a JAMB Office or Accredited Centre for Email Linking
If the email address on your JAMB profile is unavailable for registration, or if you wish to change it to a different email, you can visit a JAMB office or an accredited centre to request an email linking form.
Follow these steps:
- Visit a JAMB office or an accredited centre near you.
- Request a JAMB Email Linking Form and pay a fee of N500.
- Provide your valid email address, JAMB registration number, and profile code.
- Fill out the form, submit it, and affix your thumbprint.
- A JAMB officer will process the email linking through the JAMB CAPS portal.
- You’ll receive a confirmation email from JAMB with your new password.
Method 3: Send an SMS with Your Email Address to 55019
If you still have access to the phone number registered with your JAMB profile and want to change your email address, sending an SMS is the quickest and easiest option. This method costs N50 and is processed almost immediately.
Follow these steps:
- Compose an SMS in the format: email your-email@domain.com (replace “your-email” with your desired email address).
- Send the SMS to 55019 using the phone number linked to your JAMB profile.
- A N50 charge will be deducted for the service.
- JAMB will send you an email with your new password.
Changing the email address linked to your JAMB profile can be a straightforward process depending on the method you choose. Whether you want to use the same email address, opt for a new one, or send an SMS for a quick update, there are multiple ways to complete the change. Follow the steps outlined in this guide to ensure that your JAMB profile is linked to your preferred email address.
We hope this article has helped you change your email address on your JAMB profile and linked it to the JAMB portal successfully.
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