How To Link Email Address To JAMB | Two Simple Ways 2024

Linking your email address to your JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board) profile is crucial for accessing your JAMB Caps or Profile. If you didn’t use or link your email during JAMB registration, it’s essential to follow these steps to enable communication and access to your profile.

Two Simple Methods to Link Email Address to JAMB

1 SMS Method

Open your messaging app and type your email address in the format: “email yourEmailAddress yourEmailAddress.”

• Send the message to 55019 using the phone number you used for JAMB registration.
• A charge of N50 will be debited from your account.
• Check your email for a message from JAMB containing a unique password (e.g., candb****).
• Visit the JAMB efacility Portal (https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/Login) to log in using your email and the unique password.

Note: SMS method may have occasional issues due to network glitches.

2 CBT Centres Method (Without SMS)

• Visit the nearest CBT Centre or JAMB Office in your area.
• Inform the staff that you want to link your email address to JAMB.
• Fill out a form with your email address, Profile Code, and JAMB Registration Number.
• Complete thumb-printing.
• JAMB Officer processes the email linking.
• Pay a service fee of N700 and receive a linking slip.

Note: The CBT method is considered more reliable.

FAQs

How can I link my email address to my JAMB profile through SMS?

To link your email address to your JAMB profile via SMS:

• Send an SMS in this format: email yourEmail yourEmail to 55019 or 66019.
• For example, if your email is example@gmail.com, send email example@gmail.com example@gmail.com.
• Make sure you have sufficient airtime (around ₦50 per SMS).
• You will receive a confirmation message if the linking is successful.

Can I link my email address to JAMB online through the JAMB portal?

Yes, you can link your email address online. Here’s how:

• Visit the JAMB portal.
• Log in to your profile or create one if you haven’t.
• Go to the email linking section and enter your email twice as prompted.
• Submit the form, and JAMB will confirm the linking through a notification sent to your email.

What should I do if I don’t receive a confirmation after linking my email?

If you don’t receive confirmation after linking your email:

• Double-check that you sent the correct SMS format or provided the correct email on the portal.
• Ensure you have sufficient airtime if you tried the SMS method.
• You can retry the linking process or contact JAMB support for assistance through their official helpline.