Change your Amazon password from your account settings

To change your Amazon password, sign into your account, go to Account & Lists in the top right corner, select Your Account, then click Login & security. On that page, find the Password section and select Edit. Amazon will ask you to enter your current password, then type your new password twice to confirm it. Once you save the change, you are logged out of all your devices and must sign back in with the new password.

The entire process takes about two minutes. You do not need to contact Amazon support or verify your identity beyond entering your current password — the system assumes that if you know your current password, you are the account holder.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your password through Account & Lists > Your Account > Login & security > Edit next to Password.
  • Amazon requires you to enter your current password before setting a new one.
  • After you save a new password, you are signed out everywhere and must log back in on each device.
  • A strong password should be at least 6 characters long and include letters, numbers, and symbols.
  • If you cannot remember your current password, use the Forgot your password? link on the Amazon sign-in page instead.

What happens after you change your password

When you save a new password, Amazon ends your session on every device where you were signed in. This includes your phone, tablet, computer, and any Amazon devices like Alexa speakers or Fire tablets. You will need to sign in again on each one using your new password.

This logout happens immediately, so if you are in the middle of shopping or streaming, your session will stop. Plan to change your password at a time when you are not actively using Amazon on multiple devices.

Creating a password Amazon will accept

Amazon requires passwords to be at least 6 characters long. The system accepts letters, numbers, and symbols. Amazon does not have a rule against repeating characters or using common words, but a stronger password uses a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and at least one symbol (like ! @ # $ % or &).

Avoid passwords that are easy to guess, such as your name, birthdate, or sequential numbers like 123456. If you reuse passwords across multiple websites, changing your Amazon password is a good time to make it unique to Amazon.

If you forget your current password

If you cannot remember your current password, you cannot use the Login & security page to change it. Instead, go to the Amazon sign-in page and select Forgot your password? Amazon will send a code to the email address or phone number on file. Enter that code, and you can set a new password without knowing the old one.

This process takes a few minutes longer than changing a password you remember, but it works even if you have not signed in for months.

Changing your password on mobile apps

The Amazon mobile app (for iPhone or Android) does not have a password-change option built in. You must use a web browser or computer to change your password through Account & Lists > Your Account > Login & security. After you change it, sign out of the mobile app and sign back in with your new password.

The same rule applies to Amazon devices like Fire tablets or Alexa. You change the password through a web browser, then update it on the device by signing out and signing back in.

When to change your password

Change your Amazon password 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 over a year. You should also change it if you shared your account with someone who no longer needs access — changing the password logs them out immediately.

If you suspect someone has used your account without permission, change your password right away, then review your Login & security page for any unrecognized devices. You can sign out of any device remotely from that same page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password if I change my email address?

No. Your email address and password are separate. You can change your email address in Account & Lists > Your Account > Login & security > Edit next to Email without touching your password. If you change your email, make sure you still have access to the new email address, because Amazon uses it to send password-reset codes.

What if I change my password but still cannot sign in?

Wait a few minutes — sometimes the change takes a moment to sync across Amazon's servers. If you still cannot sign in, try the Forgot your password? link to reset it again. If that does not work, contact Amazon Customer Service through your account or by phone; they can check whether your account has been locked for security reasons.

Can I see a history of when my password was changed?

No, Amazon does not show a password-change history. However, the Login & security page does show a list of devices currently signed into your account and when they last accessed it. If you see a device you do not recognize, you can sign it out remotely from that page.

Will changing my password affect my Prime membership or saved payment methods?

No. Your password is separate from your membership status and payment information. Changing your password does not cancel Prime, remove saved credit cards, or change any of your account settings — it only logs you out and requires you to sign back in.