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, select Your Account, then click Login & security. Find the password field, click Edit next to it, enter your current password, then type your new password twice. Click Save changes when you're done.

The whole process takes about two minutes. Amazon will ask you to confirm your new password by typing it the same way twice — if the two entries don't match exactly, the page will tell you and let you try again. Once you save, you're logged out of all your devices. You'll need to sign back in with your new password the next time you use Amazon.

If you're on a phone or tablet, the steps are the same, but the menu might look slightly different depending on whether you're using the Amazon app or a web browser. The Account & Lists button is still in the top right corner of the screen.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your password through Your Account > Login & security, not through a separate password manager or settings app.
  • Amazon requires your current password before letting you create a new one, so you need to remember what you're currently using.
  • After you save a new password, you'll be signed out everywhere and must sign back in with the new one.
  • A strong password includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols — Amazon will accept passwords as short as 6 characters, but longer is safer.
  • If you've forgotten your current password, you'll need to use the "Forgot password" link on the sign-in page instead of going through account settings.

What happens after you change your password

When you click Save changes, Amazon signs you out of every device where you were logged in — your phone, tablet, computer, and any Alexa devices linked to your account. This is a security feature. The next time you try to use Amazon on any device, you'll see the sign-in screen and need to enter your new password.

If you have an Alexa device (like an Echo speaker), you'll need to sign back in through the Alexa app on your phone after changing your password. The device won't work with Amazon services until you do. This usually takes less than a minute — open the Alexa app, go to More (the three lines in the bottom right), tap Settings, then Account Settings, and follow the prompts to sign in again.

If you've forgotten your current password

You can't change your password through account settings if you don't remember the current one. Instead, go to the Amazon sign-in page and click Forgot password? below the password field. Amazon will send a code to the email address or phone number on your account. Enter that code on the next page, then create a new password.

This process takes a few minutes because you have to wait for the code to arrive. Check your email inbox and spam folder — sometimes the message lands in spam by mistake. If you don't see it after five minutes, you can ask Amazon to send the code again.

Creating a password Amazon will accept

Amazon requires passwords to be at least 6 characters long, but that's the bare minimum. A stronger password is harder for someone else to guess or crack. The best passwords mix uppercase letters (A–Z), lowercase letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and symbols like ! @ # $ % ^ & *.

For example, "amazon123" is weak because it's short and uses only lowercase letters and numbers. "Tr0pic@lSunset42!" is much stronger because it mixes all four types of characters and is longer. You don't need to use a symbol if you don't want to — a long password with just letters and numbers is still reasonably safe.

Avoid passwords that are easy to guess: your name, your birthday, "password123", or words that appear in a dictionary. Don't reuse a password you use on other websites — if one site gets hacked, someone could try that same password on your Amazon account. If you have trouble remembering a strong password, consider using a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password, which can generate and store passwords for you.

Changing your password on a shared device

If you share a computer, tablet, or phone with someone else, make sure you're signed into your own Amazon account before you change your password. If you're signed into someone else's account and change the password, you'll change their password, not yours.

After you change your password, sign out of Amazon completely — don't just close the browser or app. On a computer, click Account & Lists, then Sign out. On a phone or tablet, open the menu (three lines), scroll down, and tap Sign out. This makes sure the next person who uses the device has to sign in with their own account.

Two-factor authentication adds extra security

Changing your password is a good first step, but you can make your account even harder to break into by turning on two-factor authentication. This means that even if someone learns your password, they can't sign in without a code that Amazon sends to your phone or email.

To turn on two-factor authentication, go to Account & Lists > Your Account > Login & security, then scroll down to find Two-Step Verification. Click Edit and follow the prompts to add a phone number or email address. From then on, whenever you sign in from a new device, Amazon will text or email you a code you have to enter before you can access your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my password affect my Amazon Prime membership or orders?

No. Your Prime membership, order history, saved addresses, and payment methods all stay exactly the same. Changing your password only affects how you sign in — nothing about your account data changes.

How often should I change my Amazon password?

There's no rule that says you have to change it on a schedule. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another website that got hacked, or if you haven't changed it in several years. If you're worried about security, turning on two-factor authentication is more important than changing your password frequently.

Can I use the same password I used before?

Amazon doesn't prevent you from reusing an old password, but it's not a good idea. If someone figured out your old password, they could still use it to get into your account. Always create a completely new password that you haven't used before.

What if I change my password but still can't sign in?

Make sure you're typing the new password exactly as you created it — passwords are case-sensitive, which means "Amazon123" is different from "amazon123". If you're still stuck, use the "Forgot password?" link to reset it again. If that doesn't work, contact Amazon's customer service through your account or by phone.

Do I need to change my password on the Amazon app and the website separately?

No. Your password works on both the app and the website. When you change it in account settings, the change applies everywhere — you just need to sign back in with the new password on each device.