You can add up to six people to one Prime membership, and each person gets their own login
Amazon Prime lets you share one subscription with other people in your household. When you add someone, they get access to Prime Video, free shipping, Prime Music, and other benefits tied to that membership — but they use their own Amazon account and password to sign in. You manage who has access from your account settings, and you can remove people at any time.
The process takes about five minutes and works on any device with internet access. The person you add does not need to be a family member, though Amazon calls the feature "Amazon Household" and assumes you are sharing with people you live with.
Key Takeaways
- You add people through Amazon Household, which is found in your account settings under "Login & security" or "Your Account".
- Each person needs their own Amazon account with a real email address and password before you can add them.
- Up to six people total can share one Prime membership, including the person who pays for it.
- The person you add will see Prime benefits when ready in their own account without paying extra.
- You can remove someone from the household at any time, and they lose access to Prime benefits right away.
How to set up Amazon Household on a computer
Go to amazon.com and sign in with the account that pays for Prime. Click on "Account & Lists" in the top right corner, then select "Your Account" from the dropdown menu. Look for a section called "Login & security" or scroll down until you see "Amazon Household."
Click "Manage your Household" or "Set up your household." Amazon will ask you to confirm your password. Then you will see options to add an adult or a child. Click "Add Adult" if the person has their own Amazon account, or "Add a Teen" or "Add a Child" if you want to create a restricted account for someone younger. Enter the email address of the person you want to add, and Amazon will send them an invitation.
The person you invited will receive an email from Amazon asking them to confirm they want to join the household. They click the link in the email, sign in to their Amazon account, and confirm. Once they do, they are part of the household and can use Prime when ready.
How to add someone using the Amazon app on a phone or tablet
Open the Amazon app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and tap "Your Account." Look for "Login & security" or "Amazon Household" — the exact wording depends on whether you are using the main Amazon app or the Prime Video app.
Tap "Manage your Household" and follow the same steps as on a computer: confirm your password, choose whether you are adding an adult or a child, and enter the email address. The invitation process works the same way, and the other person will receive an email to confirm.
What happens when someone joins your household
Once a person accepts the invitation and joins your Amazon Household, they can use Prime benefits on their own account when ready. They will see "Prime" next to their name in the Prime Video app, and they can use free two-day shipping (or faster, depending on your location) when they order from Amazon using their account.
They do not see your payment information, and you do not see their order history. Each person's account remains separate — they have their own watch list, recommendations, and saved items. The only thing they share is the Prime membership itself.
If someone in the household changes the Prime membership password, it affects everyone. If you are worried about this, you can set up a separate password just for household management, or you can remove someone and add them again if there is a problem.
How to remove someone from your household
Go back to "Amazon Household" in your account settings and look for the name of the person you want to remove. Click or tap the option to remove them — it is usually a trash icon or a button that says "Remove." Amazon will ask you to confirm, and once you do, that person loses access to Prime when ready.
They will still have their Amazon account, but Prime benefits will no longer work on it. If they try to use Prime Video or free shipping, they will see a message saying the benefit is not available. You can add them back later if you change your mind.
Limits and things to know before you add someone
Amazon Household has a hard limit of six people per membership. If you already have six people, you must remove someone before you can add another. There is no way around this limit.
The person you add must have a real Amazon account with a working email address. You cannot add someone without an account, and you cannot use a fake email. If someone does not have an Amazon account yet, they will need to create one first — this is free and takes about two minutes.
Amazon may ask you to verify your address or payment method when you set up a household for the first time. This is a security check to make sure the account is legitimate. You will need to have a valid payment method on file, even if someone else is using the Prime membership.
What to do if the invitation does not go through
If the person you invited does not receive an email, check their spam or junk folder first — Amazon emails sometimes get filtered. If it is not there, go back to your Amazon Household settings and try sending the invitation again.
If the person you are trying to add says they already have a household membership, they may be part of someone else's household. Amazon only allows one household membership per account at a time. They will need to be removed from the other household before they can join yours — the person who manages that household will need to remove them.
If you see an error message saying "This account cannot be added," the email address may not be associated with a real Amazon account, or there may be a problem with the account itself. Ask the person to check that they can sign in to Amazon.com with that email address and password. If they cannot, they should reset their password or create a new account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone who does not live with me?
Technically yes, but Amazon's terms say household members should live at the same address. Amazon does not actively check this, but if they suspect abuse they may ask for proof of address. For people who live far apart, buying separate Prime memberships is safer.
What if someone in my household wants their own Prime membership?
You can remove them from your household, and they can buy their own membership. Their account will work normally, and they will have their own separate Prime benefits. You can still be in the same household together if you want — Amazon Household and individual memberships are separate things.
Does everyone in the household see what I order?
No. Each person's order history is private. You cannot see what others order, and they cannot see your orders. The only thing you share is the Prime membership itself.
What if I forget who I added to my household?
Go to your Amazon Household settings and you will see a list of everyone in the household with their email addresses. You can see who is there and remove anyone you no longer want to share with.
Can I add a child account to Prime?
Yes. When you set up Amazon Household, you can choose to add a child account instead of an adult account. Child accounts have parental controls and restrictions on what can be purchased, but they still get access to Prime Video and other Prime benefits.