Where to find and delete your Amazon passkey
To delete a passkey for Amazon on your MacBook Pro, you log into your Amazon account through a web browser, go to your account settings, find the security section, and remove the passkey from the list of saved authentication methods. The process takes about two minutes and does not require you to change your password or set up a new sign-in method.
Amazon stores passkeys in your iCloud Keychain when you create them on a Mac. Deleting the passkey from your Amazon account does not automatically remove it from your Keychain — you may need to delete it in both places if you want it completely gone from your device.
Key Takeaways
- Open Amazon.com in a browser on your Mac, sign in, and navigate to Account & Lists, then Your Account.
- Select Login & Security, then find the Passkeys section and choose the passkey you want to remove.
- Click Delete or Remove, then confirm the action when Amazon asks you to verify.
- If you also want the passkey out of your iCloud Keychain, open System Settings, go to Passwords, find the Amazon passkey, and delete it there too.
Step-by-step: removing the passkey from Amazon
Start by opening any web browser on your MacBook Pro and going to Amazon.com. Sign in with your email address and password if you are not already logged in. Once you are on the Amazon homepage, click on the Account & Lists menu in the top right corner of the page.
From the dropdown menu, select Your Account. This takes you to your account hub. Look for a section called Login & Security or Account Security — the exact name varies slightly depending on your region, but it is always in the main account settings area. Click on it to open your security options.
Scroll down until you see the Passkeys section. Amazon lists each passkey you have created, usually showing the device name (for example, "MacBook Pro") and the date you created it. Click on the passkey you want to delete. A menu will appear with options including Delete, Remove, or a trash icon. Click whichever option is shown.
Amazon will ask you to confirm the deletion. You may need to enter your password or verify your identity through an email link or code sent to your account email address. Complete this verification step, and the passkey is removed from your Amazon account.
Why you might want to delete a passkey
You delete a passkey when you no longer use the device it was created on, when you sell or give away your Mac, or when you want to stop using passkeys as your sign-in method for Amazon. Deleting it prevents anyone who gains access to your Mac from using that passkey to log into your Amazon account.
If you are selling your MacBook Pro, deleting the passkey from Amazon first is a good security step. Even if you erase your Mac before selling it, removing the passkey from your Amazon account beforehand means the new owner cannot use it to sign in, even if they somehow recover data from the drive.
Removing the passkey from your iCloud Keychain
When you create a passkey on your Mac, it gets stored in iCloud Keychain — Apple's encrypted password manager that syncs across your devices. Deleting the passkey from Amazon does not automatically remove it from Keychain. If you want it completely gone from your Mac, you need to delete it there as well.
On your MacBook Pro, click the Apple menu in the top left corner and select System Settings. Go to Passwords (or Passwords and Passkeys, depending on your macOS version). You may need to authenticate with your Mac password or Face ID. Search for "Amazon" in the passwords list. Find the Amazon passkey entry — it will show as a passkey rather than a regular password. Click on it, then click the Delete or Remove button, and confirm.
After you delete it from both places, the passkey is gone from your Amazon account and from your Mac's Keychain. If you sign into Amazon again on this Mac, you will need to use your password or another sign-in method.
What happens after you delete the passkey
Once the passkey is deleted, you can still sign into Amazon using your email address and password. Your account remains active and unchanged — deleting a passkey only removes that one authentication method. All your orders, settings, and payment methods stay the same.
If you have passkeys on other devices (an iPhone, iPad, or another Mac), those passkeys continue to work. Deleting a passkey on one device does not affect passkeys on other devices. You can still use those other passkeys to sign into Amazon.
If you accidentally delete the wrong passkey
If you delete a passkey by mistake, you can create a new one. Sign into Amazon with your password, go back to Login & Security, and select the option to create a new passkey. Your Mac will prompt you to save it in iCloud Keychain. The process is the same as creating the original passkey.
There is no waiting period or recovery process — you can create a replacement passkey when ready after deleting one. You are not locked out of your account, and no approval is needed from Amazon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does deleting a passkey from Amazon also delete it from my Mac?
No. Deleting it from your Amazon account removes it from Amazon's servers, but it stays in your iCloud Keychain unless you delete it there separately. You need to delete it in both places if you want it completely off your device.
Can I delete a passkey if I do not remember which device I created it on?
Yes. When you look at your passkeys in Amazon's Login & Security section, Amazon shows the device name and creation date. You can delete any passkey from that list without needing to access the original device. The deletion happens on Amazon's end.
What if I delete my passkey and then forget my Amazon password?
You can still recover your account. Go to Amazon's sign-in page, click "Forgot password," and follow the recovery steps using your email address. Amazon will send you a link to reset your password. You do not need the passkey to do this.
Will deleting a passkey sign me out of Amazon on my Mac?
No. Deleting the passkey does not sign you out of any active sessions. If you are already logged into Amazon in your browser, you stay logged in. The next time you try to sign in, you will need to use your password instead of the passkey.