Change your Amazon password from your account settings on any device

You can change your Amazon password by logging into your account, going to Login & Security in Account Settings, and selecting Edit next to your password. Amazon will ask you to enter your current password, then type your new one twice to confirm. The whole process takes about two minutes and works the same way on a phone, tablet, or computer.

You do not need to log out of other devices or apps when you change your password — Amazon keeps you signed in where you already are. If you want to sign out everywhere at once (which some people do after a security scare), that is a separate step you can take right after changing the password.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to Account Settings, find Login & Security, and click Edit next to your password to start the change.
  • Amazon requires your current password before letting you set a new one, so have that ready.
  • Your new password must be at least six characters long and should not match any of your last four passwords.
  • You can sign out of all devices at the same time if you want to, but changing your password alone does not do that automatically.

Step-by-step: changing your password on a computer

Open Amazon.com and sign in if you are not already. In the top right corner, hover over the Account & Lists menu and click on Account. On the Account page, look for the Login & Security section — it is usually near the top. Click the Edit button next to Password.

Amazon will ask you to enter your current password. Type it in and click Continue. Then enter your new password in both the New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Your password must be at least six characters long. Click Save Changes, and you are done.

Changing your password on the Amazon app or mobile browser

Open the Amazon app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right. Scroll down and tap Account. Tap Login & Security. Tap the Edit button next to Password, enter your current password, then type your new password twice. Tap Save Changes.

If you are using a mobile browser instead of the app, the steps are the same as on a computer — just tap Account in the menu, find Login & Security, and follow the password change flow.

What makes a strong Amazon password

Amazon requires passwords to be at least six characters, but that is the bare minimum. A stronger password uses a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. For example, "Tr0pic@lSunset42" is much harder to guess than "amazon123".

Avoid using words from the dictionary, your name, your email address, or anything that appears in your Amazon profile. Do not reuse a password you have used for Amazon before — Amazon will reject it if it matches any of your last four passwords. If you use the same password across multiple websites, changing it on Amazon is a good time to change it everywhere else too.

Signing out of all devices after changing your password

Changing your password does not automatically sign you out on phones, tablets, or other computers where you are already logged in. If you want to sign out everywhere at once — for example, if you think someone else has access to your account — you can do that right after changing your password.

Go back to Login & Security in Account Settings. Scroll down to Devices and find the section that says "End all sessions" or "Sign out of all devices." Click that button. Amazon will sign you out everywhere except the device you are currently using. You will need to sign back in on any other device the next time you use Amazon.

If you forget your current password

If you cannot remember your current password, you cannot change it from the Account Settings page — Amazon requires you to enter the old password first. Instead, go to Amazon.com and click Sign In. Click Forgot Password. Enter the email or phone number associated with your account. Amazon will send you a link or code to reset your password.

Click the link in the email or enter the code on Amazon's website, then create a new password. This counts as a password reset rather than a change, so you do not need to know the old password. Once you have reset it, you can sign back into your account normally.

What to do if you cannot access the email or phone number on your account

If the email address or phone number linked to your Amazon account is no longer yours — for example, you changed phone carriers or closed an old email — you will need to contact Amazon directly. Go to Amazon.com, click Account, and scroll to the bottom of the page. Click Contact Us and choose the option for account access or security issues.

Amazon will ask you to verify your identity by answering security questions or providing information about recent orders. Once verified, they can help you regain access to your account or update the contact information so you can reset your password yourself next time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to change my password on every device I use Amazon on?

No. When you change your password in Account Settings, it takes effect across all devices and apps automatically. You do not need to update anything on your phone, tablet, or other computers — you will just use the new password the next time you sign in somewhere.

Will changing my password delete my saved payment methods or addresses?

No. Changing your password only changes your password. Your saved addresses, payment methods, order history, and all other account information stay exactly the same. The only thing that changes is what you type to sign in.

How often should I change my Amazon password?

There is no rule that says you must change it on a schedule. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another website that was hacked, or if you have not changed it in a very long time. Many people change it once or twice a year as a precaution.

Can I use special characters like @ or # in my Amazon password?

Yes. Amazon accepts letters, numbers, and special characters like @, #, $, %, and &. Using special characters makes your password stronger and harder to guess, so they are a good idea if you can remember them.