Where to find your Kindle username and password

Your Kindle username is the email address you used to create your Amazon account — the one you see when you sign into Amazon.com. Your password is the one you set for that same account. Amazon does not issue a separate username or password just for Kindle; you use your Amazon login credentials for everything.

If you have forgotten your password, you cannot retrieve it directly, but Amazon can send you a link to create a new one. If you have forgotten which email address you used, that is harder to recover, but there are steps to check.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Kindle username is the email address attached to your Amazon account, and your password is the one you chose when you created that account.
  • If you have forgotten your password, go to the Amazon sign-in page, select "Forgot password?", and Amazon will email you a reset link.
  • If you have forgotten which email address you used, check any Kindle devices you own or look for Amazon order confirmation emails in your inbox.
  • You can change your password anytime from your Amazon account settings without contacting Amazon support.

Resetting your password if you remember your email

Go to amazon.com and click the "Sign in" button at the top right. On the sign-in page, enter the email address you use for Amazon, then click "Forgot password?"

Amazon will send an email to that address with a link to create a new password. Open that email, click the link, and enter a new password twice to confirm it. The new password takes effect when ready, and you can sign into Kindle with it right away.

Make sure you check your spam or promotions folder if you do not see the email within a few minutes. Amazon sends the reset link from an address like no-reply@amazon.com.

Finding your email address if you have forgotten it

If you own a Kindle device, the email address is usually shown on the device itself. Go to Settings or Device Settings (the exact name varies by device type), then look for a section called Account, Registration, or Device Info. Your registered email will be listed there.

If you do not have a Kindle device, search your email inbox for messages from Amazon. Look for order confirmations, account notifications, or Kindle book delivery emails. The email address that appears in the "To" line of those messages is your Amazon username.

If you have access to a computer or phone where you have already signed into Amazon, you can also check there. Open Amazon.com, sign in if needed, and go to Account (usually found by clicking your name or a menu icon at the top). Your email address will be shown under Login & Security or Account Settings.

Changing your password from your Amazon account

Once you have signed into Amazon, click on your name or account icon at the top right and select Account. Look for a section called Login & Security or Your Account.

Find the line that says Password and click Edit next to it. Amazon will ask you to enter your current password, then enter your new password twice. Click Save Changes when you are done. The new password works for Kindle and all other Amazon services when ready.

What to do if you cannot access the email address on your account

If the email address registered to your Amazon account no longer works or you no longer have access to it, you will need to contact Amazon directly. Go to amazon.com/gp/help/contact-us, select the issue that best matches your situation (usually Account & Login), and choose to contact Amazon by phone, email, or chat.

Amazon will ask you to verify your identity using information from your account, such as past orders, payment methods, or the phone number on file. Once verified, they can help you update the email address or reset your access. This process usually takes one business day.

Signing into Kindle on different devices

Once you know your email and password, you can sign into Kindle on any device. On a Kindle e-reader, go to Settings, select Register or Your Account, and enter your email and password. On a phone or tablet, open the Kindle app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), select Sign In, and enter your credentials.

On a computer, go to amazon.com, click Sign In, and enter your email and password. You will then see your Kindle library and can read books in the web browser or read the Kindle app for Windows or Mac.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a username other than my email address to sign into Kindle?

No. Amazon requires you to sign in with the email address registered to your account. You cannot create a separate username. If you want to use a different email, you would need to create a new Amazon account with that email address.

What if I forgot my password and cannot access the email on my account?

Contact Amazon support at amazon.com/gp/help/contact-us. They will verify your identity using other account details and can reset your password or help you regain access to your account. This usually takes one business day.

Is my Kindle password the same as my Amazon password?

Yes. Kindle uses your Amazon account login, so the password is the same one you use to shop on Amazon.com, access Prime Video, and sign into other Amazon services.

Can I change my password on my Kindle device itself?

No. You must change your password through amazon.com on a computer or phone. Go to your Account settings, find Login & Security, and click Edit next to Password. The change takes effect on all your devices within a few minutes.