Why logging out matters
Logging out of Amazon removes your account access from that device, so someone else using the computer cannot see your order history, saved addresses, payment methods, or personal information. This is especially important on shared computers, public devices, or before you sell or give away a device. Logging out is different from closing the browser — closing the window leaves you signed in, and the next person who opens Amazon will land directly in your account.
Amazon stores your login state in a cookie, a small file that tells the website you are already signed in. Logging out deletes that cookie. If you only close the browser without logging out, that cookie remains on the device until it expires or someone clears the browser data manually.
Key Takeaways
- Log out by clicking the account menu in the top right corner and selecting "Sign out" — this works the same way on desktop, laptop, and mobile web browsers.
- On the Amazon mobile app for iPhone or Android, swipe to the menu, tap "Account", scroll down, and tap "Sign out".
- Logging out removes your account from that device only; you remain logged in on all your other devices until you log out there too.
- If you forget to log out on a shared device, you can remotely sign out all sessions from any other device by visiting your account settings and selecting "Devices and Accounts".
Logging out on a web browser (desktop or mobile)
Open Amazon.com in your browser and look at the top right corner of the page. You will see a section labeled "Accounts & Lists" with an account icon or your name. Click or tap that area to open a dropdown menu.
In the dropdown menu, scroll down until you see "Sign out". Click or tap it. Amazon will when ready end your session, and the next time you visit Amazon.com, you will see the sign-in page instead of your account.
This method works on any browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — and on any device that uses a web browser, including tablets. The location and exact wording may shift slightly if Amazon updates its interface, but the "Accounts & Lists" menu in the top right is the standard place.
Logging out on the Amazon mobile app
Open the Amazon app on your phone. At the bottom of the screen, you will see a menu bar with several icons. Tap the icon that looks like three horizontal lines (called a hamburger menu) or the one labeled "Menu".
Scroll down in the menu until you see "Account". Tap it. You will see several options including "Your Account", "Login & Security", and others. Continue scrolling down in this section until you find "Sign out". Tap it, and the app will log you out when ready.
The next time you open the Amazon app, you will need to sign in again. If you want to delete the app entirely from the device, logging out first is a good practice, though it is not required.
Logging out on a shared device you do not own
If you used Amazon on someone else's computer or a public device and forgot to log out, you can still sign out remotely. Go to any device where you are currently signed into Amazon — your phone, your home computer, or any other device. Open Amazon and go to "Accounts & Lists" in the top right, then click "Account".
Look for a section called "Login & Security" or "Devices and Accounts". Click on it. You will see a list of devices where you are currently signed in, with descriptions like "Chrome on Windows" or "Safari on iPhone". Find the device you want to sign out of and click "Sign out" next to it. Amazon will end that session when ready, even though you are not physically at that device.
This feature is useful if you realize you left yourself signed in at a library computer, a friend's house, or a work device. You do not have to wait until you return to that location.
What happens after you log out
Once you log out, your account information is no longer visible on that device. If someone opens Amazon on that computer or phone, they will see the public Amazon homepage and a sign-in prompt. They cannot see your orders, addresses, payment methods, or saved items without your password.
Logging out on one device does not affect your other devices. If you are signed into Amazon on your phone, your tablet, and your home computer, logging out on the phone leaves you signed in on the tablet and computer. You must log out separately on each device if you want to be signed out everywhere.
If you cannot find the sign-out option
Amazon occasionally updates its interface, so the exact location of buttons and menus can shift. If you cannot find "Sign out" in the "Accounts & Lists" menu, try these alternatives. First, clear your browser cookies and cache — this will force you to sign in again the next time you visit Amazon. In most browsers, you can do this by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Windows) or Command+Shift+Delete (Mac), then selecting "Cookies" and "Cached images and files".
Second, if you are using the Amazon app and cannot find the sign-out button, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. When you reinstall it, you will need to sign in again, which effectively logs you out of the old session. This is a less elegant solution but works if the menu structure has changed significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does logging out delete my saved addresses and payment methods?
No. Logging out only removes your account access from that device. Your addresses, payment methods, order history, and all other account information remain stored on Amazon's servers. When you sign back in on any device, everything will be there.
Can someone use my account if I just close the browser without logging out?
Yes, if they use the same browser on the same device before the session expires. Closing the browser window does not end your session — it only closes the window. The next person who opens that browser and goes to Amazon will be signed in as you. Always log out before leaving a shared device.
If I log out on my phone, will I be logged out on my computer too?
No. Each device maintains its own separate session. Logging out on your phone only affects your phone. You will remain signed in on your computer, tablet, and any other device until you log out on those devices individually.
What is the difference between logging out and deactivating my account?
Logging out removes your access from one device. Deactivating or closing your account is a permanent action that affects your entire Amazon account across all devices and cannot be easily undone. If you only want to sign out of one device, use the "Sign out" option, not account closure.
How long does it take for a device to automatically log me out?
Amazon does not set a fixed automatic logout time. Your session remains active until you manually log out, your browser cookies expire (which can take weeks or months), or Amazon detects suspicious activity. For security, always log out manually on shared or public devices rather than relying on automatic expiration.