You can reset your Kindle password through your Amazon account without losing your books or settings
If you've forgotten your Kindle password, you don't need to contact Amazon support or wait for help. Amazon lets you reset it yourself using the email address tied to your account. The process takes about five minutes, and your books, notes, and library stay exactly where they are.
The password you use for Kindle is the same one you use for your Amazon account — they're not separate. When you reset it, you're resetting your Amazon password, which means you'll use the new password for shopping, Prime Video, and everything else Amazon-related too.
Key Takeaways
- Go to Amazon's account login page and select "Forgot password?" to start a reset without needing your old password.
- Amazon sends a reset link to the email address on your account, and you'll have 24 hours to use it.
- Your Kindle library, highlights, and bookmarks are stored in your Amazon account and won't be affected by a password reset.
- After you reset your password, sign out of your Kindle device and sign back in with the new password to keep reading.
- If you can't access the email address on your account, you'll need to contact Amazon's account recovery team for additional steps.
How to reset your password on a computer or phone
Start at Amazon's login page (amazon.com/login). Below the password field, click or tap "Forgot password?" Amazon will ask for the email address or phone number connected to your account. Enter whichever one you have access to.
Amazon sends a reset link to that email address. Check your inbox and spam folder — the email comes from Amazon.com and has the subject line "Password reset request." The link works for 24 hours. Click it, and you'll be taken to a page where you create a new password.
Your new password needs to be at least 6 characters long. Amazon doesn't require uppercase letters, numbers, or special characters, but using a mix of them makes your password harder to guess. Once you've entered and confirmed your new password, Amazon logs you out of all your devices for security reasons.
Signing back into your Kindle device after a reset
After you reset your password, your Kindle device will ask you to sign in again the next time you try to open a book or access the store. On most Kindle e-readers, go to Settings (or Menu, then Settings), find "Your Account," and select "Sign Out." Then select "Sign In" and enter your email address and new password.
On Kindle Fire tablets, swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings, tap "Settings," then "Apps & Games," then "Amazon Accounts," and select "Sign Out." Sign back in with your new password.
If you use the Kindle app on your phone or computer, sign out of the app, close it completely, and open it again. You'll see a login screen where you can enter your email and new password.
What to do if you can't access your email address
If the email address on your Amazon account is old or no longer works, you can't use the standard password reset. Instead, go to Amazon's account recovery page (amazon.com/gp/help/customer/account-issues) and select "I can't access my account." Amazon will ask you to verify your identity using information like your name, a recent order, or a payment method on file.
The verification process usually takes a few hours to a few days. Amazon may ask you to confirm details about past purchases or the address associated with your account. Once you've verified who you are, Amazon can help you regain access and reset your password.
Protecting your new password
After you've reset your password, write it down somewhere safe — a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your phone or browser. These tools store passwords encrypted so you don't have to remember them, and they fill in your password automatically when you sign in.
Avoid using the same password across multiple websites. If someone gets your Amazon password, they can read your Kindle library and see your purchase history, but they can't access your bank account or email if those have different passwords. A password manager makes it straightforward to use a different, strong password for each site.
Why Amazon logs you out of all devices after a reset
When you reset your password, Amazon automatically signs you out of every device where you were logged in — your Kindle, your phone, your computer, everything. This is a security measure. If someone else had access to your account, logging them out everywhere stops them from reading your books or making purchases.
You'll need to sign back in on each device you use. This takes a few minutes per device, but it's worth it because you know that only you have access now. If you see a device you don't recognize in your account activity, you can sign out of just that device without resetting your password — go to "Login & Security" in your Amazon account settings and look for "Devices and Computers."
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my books and reading progress if I reset my password?
No. Your Kindle library is stored in your Amazon account, not on your device. When you sign back in with your new password, all your books, bookmarks, highlights, and reading position are still there. Nothing is deleted or lost.
How long does it take to reset my password?
The reset link arrives in your email within a few minutes. You can create a new password when ready and sign back into your devices right away. The whole process usually takes less than 10 minutes.
Can I reset my password if I'm using a Kindle device but don't have a computer?
Yes. Open the Silk browser on a Kindle Fire tablet or use any phone or computer with internet access to go to Amazon's login page and reset your password. You don't need to be on a Kindle device to do it.
What if I reset my password but still can't sign into my Kindle?
Make sure you're using the correct email address — the one tied to your Amazon account, not a different one. Double-check that Caps Lock is off and that you've typed the password exactly as you created it. If you're still stuck, contact Amazon's customer service through your account settings.
Do I need to reset my password on each Kindle device separately?
You only reset your password once in your Amazon account. After that, you sign into each device individually using the same new password. Each device needs to be signed in, but you're using the same credentials across all of them.