Your email address is the name you chose when you created your account, followed by the @ symbol and your email provider's domain

If you set up an email account yourself, you picked the address. It's the thing you type into the "email" field when you log in. If someone else created it for you—a parent, employer, or school—they chose it and should have told you what it is.

The fastest way to find your address is to look at any email you've received. Open your inbox and click on any message. The address it was sent to is your email address. You can also check the settings or account page of whatever service you use—Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or your work email system.

Key Takeaways

  • Your email address appears in the "To" field of any email sent to you, so checking your inbox is the quickest way to confirm it.
  • If you use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or another major provider, your account settings page will display your email address clearly.
  • Work and school email addresses are often assigned to you rather than chosen by you, and your employer or IT department can confirm yours.
  • If you've forgotten which email you used to create an account somewhere, that service's login page usually has a "forgot your email" or account recovery option.

Finding your address in Gmail

Open Gmail and click the profile picture or initial in the top right corner. A menu will appear. Your email address is displayed at the top of that menu, usually in gray text below your name.

You can also go to your account settings by clicking "Manage your Google Account" from that same menu. On the "Personal info" tab, your email address appears near the top.

Finding your address in Outlook or Microsoft email

Sign in to your Outlook account. Click the profile picture or initial in the top right. Your email address shows in the menu that opens.

If you use Outlook through work or school, your IT department assigned that address to you. You can confirm it by opening any email you've sent or received, or by asking your IT help desk directly.

Finding your address in Yahoo Mail

Log in to Yahoo Mail. Click the account icon (usually your initial or picture) in the top right corner. Your email address appears in the dropdown menu.

If you have multiple Yahoo accounts, each one has its own address. The one currently displayed is the account you're logged into.

Finding your address if you use work or school email

Work and school email addresses are created by your employer or school's IT department, not by you. You were told this address when your account was set up, usually in an email or during onboarding.

If you don't remember it, check any email from your IT department or HR office. You can also ask your manager or the IT help desk. They have a record of every account they've created and can tell you yours in seconds.

Finding your address if you've forgotten which email you used

If you created an account somewhere—a bank, a store, a government website—and can't remember which email address you used, go to that website's login page. Look for a link that says "Forgot your email," "Can't sign in," or "Account recovery."

Click it and follow the steps. You'll usually be asked to provide your name, phone number, or other identifying information. The system will then show you the email address associated with that account, or send a recovery link to it.

What to do if you can't find your email address anywhere

If you've checked your inbox, your account settings, and the login recovery page and still can't find it, contact the service's support team. Have your name, phone number, and any other account details ready. They can look up your account and tell you the email address.

If this is a work or school account, contact your IT department or help desk. If it's a government website or financial account, call the customer service number on your statement or the official website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my email address?

Most services let you change the email address on your account, but the process varies. Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo all have options to add a recovery email or change your primary address through account settings. Work and school email addresses usually cannot be changed by you—contact your IT department if you need to update yours.

What if I have multiple email addresses?

You can have as many email addresses as you want. Each one is separate and has its own inbox. If you're not sure which one you used for a specific account, check the login recovery page for that service, or look through your inboxes to see which one receives mail from that company.

Is my email address the same as my username?

Not always. Your email address is the full thing you log in with (like jane.smith@gmail.com). Your username might be just the part before the @ symbol (jane.smith), or it might be something completely different. Check your account settings to see what your username is if the service uses one separately from your email.

Can someone else see my email address?

When you send an email, the recipient can see your address. When you post in public forums or comment on websites, your address may be visible depending on your privacy settings. Check the privacy or settings page of any service you use to control who can see your email address.