Can I Change the Email on a Verified Airbnb Account I Buy?

Buying a verified Airbnb account might seem like a shortcut to faster bookings and established trust, but it comes with serious complications. However, Airbnb’s backend still associates the account with the original owner.

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Important: If Airbnb notices suspicious activity—like a new device login from a different country or city, changes in IP address, or drastic profile updates—it can trigger a security lockout.

1. Verified Accounts Are Tied to Identity

Every verified Airbnb account is linked to:

A government-issued ID

The host’s photo and personal information

Tax documents (in many cases)

So even if you change the email, the identity behind the account remains the same. You can’t update the verified ID or name without going through Airbnb’s identity verification again. And if they see that the person trying to re-verify doesn’t match the original identity? They can suspend or permanently ban the account.

1. It’s Against Airbnb’s Terms of Service
2. Buying or selling Airbnb accounts is strictly prohibited. Airbnb clearly states that accounts are non-transferable.

So what happens if you’re caught?

Your account may be deactivated.

You could lose access to all bookings, reviews, and payouts.

In worst cases, Airbnb might blacklist your IP or devices.

This is especially risky if you plan to use the account for hosting—Airbnb holds hosts to a high trust standard, and deception of any kind is grounds for removal.

1. Potential Red Flags to Airbnb
2. If you:

Change the email

Log in from a new country

Edit the profile photo or bio drastically

Alter bank or payout details

You’ll likely raise red flags on their automated fraud detection systems. Even changing too many settings at once can prompt a manual review.

1. A Better and Safer Approach
2. If you’re serious about being a host, create your own Airbnb account and verify it honestly. It may take time to build trust and get reviews, but:

You’ll have full control.

There’s no risk of being banned.

You’re on solid ground with Airbnb’s policies.

Shortcuts might get you ahead temporarily, but they’re not worth losing your reputation or income in the long run.

Bottom Line

Yes, you can change the email on a verified Airbnb account you buy—but doing so is risky, likely against Airbnb’s rules, and doesn’t change the underlying identity verification tied to the account. You’ll always be operating on borrowed trust, and that can crumble fast.