Change your password from the Account & Lists menu

Open Amazon.com and sign in with your current password. In the top right corner, hover over or tap Account & Lists, then select Your Account from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account page.

On the left side of the page, look for the section labeled Login & security. Click on it. You'll see your email address, phone number, and a line that says Password with an Edit button next to it. Click that Edit button.

Amazon will ask you to enter your current password one more time for security. Type it in and click Continue. This confirms you're the account owner before making changes.

Create and confirm your new password

You'll now see two blank fields: New password and Confirm new password. Type your new password in the first field. Amazon requires passwords to be at least 6 characters long, but longer passwords with a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols are much harder to guess.

Type the same password again in the Confirm new password field. If the two don't match exactly, Amazon won't let you proceed. Click Save changes when both fields match.

You'll see a confirmation message saying your password has been updated. You're done — your new password is now active immediately.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to Account & Lists, select Your Account, then click Login & security to find the password change option.
  • Amazon requires you to enter your current password before you can set a new one.
  • Your new password must be at least 6 characters, and you must type it the same way twice to confirm.
  • The change takes effect right away, so you'll use your new password the next time you sign in.
  • If you forget your new password immediately after changing it, use the "Forgot password?" link on the sign-in page to reset it.

What to do if you can't access your account

If you can't sign in because you've forgotten your password, you won't be able to use the steps above. Instead, go to the Amazon sign-in page and click Forgot password? below the password field. Enter the email address or phone number linked to your account.

Amazon will send you a link to reset your password via email or text message, depending on which contact method you choose. Click that link and follow the prompts to create a new password. This process works even if you haven't signed in for months.

Change your password on the Amazon app

If you use the Amazon app on your phone or tablet instead of the website, the steps are slightly different. Open the app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and tap Your Account.

Tap Login & security, then tap the Edit button next to Password. Enter your current password, then create and confirm your new password the same way you would on the website. Tap Save changes when done.

Why you might want to change your password

Change your Amazon password if you've used the same one on other websites and one of those sites had a data breach. Hackers often try passwords from one site on many others, so using a unique password for Amazon protects your account even if your password leaks somewhere else.

You should also change your password if someone else has used your account, if you've shared it with a family member who no longer needs access, or if you simply haven't changed it in over a year. Amazon doesn't force you to change your password on a schedule, but doing so periodically is a good security habit.

Keep your new password secure

Don't write your password down on paper or in a text file on your computer. Instead, use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your phone's operating system. These tools store passwords encrypted and fill them in automatically, so you don't have to remember them or type them by hand.

Never share your Amazon password with anyone, including Amazon employees or customer service representatives. Amazon will never ask for your password in an email or phone call. If someone claiming to be from Amazon asks for your password, it's a scam — hang up or delete the message.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my password sign me out of the Amazon app on my phone?

No. Changing your password on the website or in the app doesn't automatically sign you out of other devices. You'll stay signed in on your phone, tablet, and any other devices until you manually sign out or until Amazon detects suspicious activity and forces you to sign in again.

Can I change my password if I'm signed in on multiple devices?

Yes. You can change your password from any device where you're signed in. The change takes effect across all your devices immediately, but you won't be forced to sign in again on devices you're already using.

What if I change my password and then forget it right away?

Click Forgot password? on the Amazon sign-in page. Amazon will send you a reset link to your email or phone number. You don't need to remember your old password to create a new one this way.

Is there a way to see if someone else signed into my account?

Yes. Go to Login & security and scroll down to find Devices. This shows all the devices currently signed into your account. If you see a device you don't recognize, click on it and select Sign out to remove it.

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

No. Changing your email address and changing your password are separate actions. You can do either one without affecting the other. However, if your email account has been compromised, changing your Amazon password is a good idea since someone could use your email to reset it.