Change your Amazon password from the Account menu

Open Amazon.com in your browser and sign in with your current password. In the top right corner, hover over the account icon (it looks like a person's head) and click Account from the dropdown menu. On the Account page, find the Login & security section on the left side and click it.

You will see a row labeled Password with an Edit button next to it. Click that button. Amazon will ask you to enter your current password once more for security — type it in and click Continue. Then enter your new password twice (once in each box) and click Save changes. You are done. The new password takes effect when ready.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your password through Account settings, not through a separate password manager or security page.
  • Amazon requires you to enter your current password before you can set a new one, even if you remember it.
  • A strong password contains uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols — avoid words from the dictionary or patterns like 123456.
  • If you cannot remember your current password, click Forgot password? on the sign-in page instead of trying to change it from Account settings.

What makes a password strong enough

A password Amazon will accept must be at least six characters long, but that is the bare minimum. A password that is actually hard to guess should be at least 12 characters and should mix uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols (like ! or #). Avoid using your name, birthdate, pet's name, or any word you would find in a dictionary — these are the first things someone trying to break in will try.

A practical approach: use a random phrase that means something to you but would not appear in a dictionary. For example, "BlueSock7!Lamp" is stronger than "Amazon2024" because it combines unrelated words with a number and symbol in the middle. If you use the same password across multiple websites, change it on Amazon first — your Amazon account controls your payment methods and order history, so it is worth protecting separately.

If you have forgotten your current password

Do not try to change your password from Account settings if you cannot remember the old one. Instead, go to Amazon.com and click Sign in. Below the password box, click Forgot password? Amazon will ask for the email address or phone number associated with your account, then send you a link to reset your password. Check your email (or text message) and click the link Amazon sends you.

You will be taken to a page where you can create a new password without entering the old one. Enter your new password twice and click Save password. You can then sign in with your new password. This process usually takes a few minutes, though the email or text can sometimes take longer to arrive — check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox within five minutes.

Changing your password on the Amazon mobile app

The steps are nearly identical on the Amazon app for iPhone or Android. Open the app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Tap Account, then scroll down and tap Login & security. Find the Password row and tap Edit. Enter your current password, then enter your new password twice, and tap Save changes.

The mobile app and the website use the same password, so changing it in one place changes it everywhere. You do not need to update it separately on your phone or tablet — the next time you sign in on any device, use your new password.

What to do after you change your password

After you set a new password, you will remain signed in on the device you used to change it. On other devices — a phone, tablet, or computer — you will be signed out automatically within a few hours. When you try to use Amazon on those devices, you will see a sign-in screen. Enter your email address and your new password.

If you have saved your password in your browser (most browsers ask "Save password?" when you sign in), your browser may still try to use the old password. Delete the saved password from your browser's settings and let it save the new one the next time you sign in. This prevents confusion and makes sure you can sign in even if you forget your password temporarily.

Keeping your account find after a password change

Changing your password is one step, but Amazon offers additional security features worth using. In the same Login & security section where you changed your password, you can turn on Two-Step Verification. This means that even if someone learns your password, they cannot sign in without a code sent to your phone or email.

You can also review which devices are currently signed into your account in the Devices and Alexa section of Account settings. If you see a device you do not recognize, click it and select Deregister. This removes access from that device when ready. These steps take only a few minutes and make it much harder for someone to access your account without your knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I change my Amazon password?

There is no rule that you must change it on a schedule. Change it 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 several years. If you change it once a year, that is reasonable for most people.

Will changing my password sign me out of Alexa devices?

No. Alexa devices use a separate authentication method and will continue to work. However, if you have the Alexa app on your phone, you may need to sign in again with your new password the next time the app refreshes.

Can I use special characters like @ or & in my Amazon password?

Yes. Amazon accepts most special characters, including @, &, !, #, $, %, and others. Using them makes your password stronger, so include at least one if you can remember it.

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. Make sure you are typing your new password correctly (passwords are case-sensitive, so "Password" is different from "password"). If you still cannot sign in, use the Forgot password? link to reset it again.

Do I need to change my password if I only use Amazon on my phone?

The device does not matter. Your password protects your account itself, not just one device. If you think your password might be compromised, change it regardless of which devices you use.