You can add up to four family members to your Prime account at no extra cost
Amazon Prime lets you share your membership with people in your household through a feature called Amazon Household. When you add someone, they get access to Prime Video, Prime shipping, Prime Music, and other Prime benefits using their own login — they don't need to know your password. Each person sees their own recommendations and watchlist.
You can add up to four other adults or children to one Household account. Children under 13 can be added as child accounts with parental controls. The person you're adding needs their own Amazon account, or you can create one for them during the setup process.
Key Takeaways
- Amazon Household lets up to five people total (you plus four others) share one Prime membership without paying extra.
- Each family member needs their own Amazon account and must live at the same address as the account holder.
- You can add adults as equal members or set up children under 13 with restricted accounts and parental controls.
- The process takes about five minutes and happens entirely in your Amazon account settings on a computer or the mobile app.
- If someone moves out or you want to remove them, you can do so anytime from the same Household settings.
How to add an adult family member
Go to amazon.com and sign in to your account. On a computer, hover over "Account & Lists" in the top right corner and select "Account". On the mobile app, tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) and select "Account".
Look for "Household and Family Library" or "Household" in the account menu. Click or tap it. You'll see an option to "Add an adult" or "Invite an adult". Click that button. Enter the email address or phone number of the person you want to add. Amazon will send them an invitation. They need to accept it from their own Amazon account to complete the process.
Once they accept, they can use Prime benefits immediately. They'll see Prime Video, Prime shipping, and other benefits in their own account. You can manage the Household from the same settings page — you'll see a list of all members and options to remove anyone.
How to add a child under 13
From the Household settings page, select "Add a child" instead of "Add an adult". You'll need to provide the child's name and birthdate. Amazon creates a child account automatically — you don't need the child's email address.
As the parent, you control what the child can watch and spend through parental controls. You can set content restrictions by age rating (so they only see shows rated for their age group) and set a monthly allowance for digital purchases. The child can still use Prime Video, Prime shipping, and other Prime benefits within the limits you set.
The child account is linked to your Household, so when they turn 13, you can convert it to a regular adult account if you want them to have full access.
What happens when you add someone to your Household
The person you add gets immediate access to Prime benefits — they don't have to wait for approval or confirmation beyond accepting the invitation. They can start watching Prime Video, using Prime shipping on orders, and accessing other Prime perks right away using their own login.
Each person's account stays separate. Their watch history, recommendations, and purchases don't mix with yours. If they buy something with Prime shipping, it ships to their address (or wherever they specify), not automatically to yours. They can't see your passwords, payment methods, or order history.
Amazon Household members can't be in two Households at once. If someone is already part of another Household (like a spouse's account), they have to leave that one first before joining yours.
Removing someone from your Household
Go back to the Household settings page where you see all members listed. Next to the person's name, you'll see a "Remove" or delete option. Click it. They lose access to Prime benefits immediately, but their own Amazon account stays active — they just can't use Prime anymore unless they have their own subscription.
You can remove someone anytime. There's no waiting period or penalty. If they were a child account, removing them converts it to an inactive account that you can reactivate later if needed.
Requirements and limits
Everyone in your Household must have a valid Amazon account. If the person you want to add doesn't have one, Amazon will let you create it for them during the invitation process — you just provide their email address and Amazon sends them a setup link.
Everyone in the Household must live at the same address. Amazon may ask for verification if it suspects members are in different locations. This is to prevent people from sharing Prime across different households, which would violate Amazon's terms.
You can have up to four other people in your Household (five total including yourself). If you hit that limit and want to add someone new, you have to remove someone first. There's no way to have more than five people on one Prime membership.
Troubleshooting common problems
The invitation isn't going through: Make sure you have the correct email address or phone number. If the person already has an Amazon account under a different email, use that email instead. If they're already in another Household, they need to leave it first.
Someone accepted the invitation but can't see Prime benefits: It can take a few minutes for benefits to show up. Have them sign out of their Amazon account completely and sign back in. If it's been more than an hour, try removing them and re-inviting them.
You want to change someone from a child account to an adult account: You can't convert directly. Remove the child account and invite them as an adult once they turn 13. Their watch history and preferences won't carry over.
Someone moved out but is still in your Household: Remove them from the Household settings. They'll lose Prime access immediately. If they want Prime at their new address, they can start their own subscription or join a different Household.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone who doesn't live with me?
No. Amazon requires all Household members to live at the same address. If you add someone at a different address, Amazon may remove them or ask for verification. The Household feature is designed for people sharing a home, not for sharing Prime with distant friends or relatives.
What if someone in my Household has their own Prime membership?
They don't need it. Once they're in your Household, they can use your Prime membership instead. If they want to keep their own subscription for some reason, they can, but it's redundant — they'll have two Prime memberships active at once, which costs extra money.
Do family members see my payment method or order history?
No. Each person's account is separate. They can't see your credit card, addresses, or past orders. When they place an order with Prime shipping, it uses their own payment method (if they have one set up) or you can give them permission to use a shared payment method for Prime purchases only.
Can I remove someone without them knowing?
Technically yes, but they'll notice when Prime stops working on their account. Amazon doesn't send a notification when someone removes you from a Household. If you need to remove someone, it's better to tell them first to avoid confusion.
What if my Household member cancels their Amazon account?
They're automatically removed from your Household. Their Amazon account deletion and Household removal happen at the same time. If they create a new Amazon account later, you can invite them to rejoin the Household.