How to Change Your Amazon Password: A Complete Guide

Changing your Amazon password is one of the most straightforward account security tasks you can do — but the exact steps vary depending on whether you're on a browser, the mobile app, or locked out of your account entirely. Here's everything you need to know to get it done correctly, regardless of your situation.

Why You Might Need to Change Your Amazon Password

There are a few common reasons people need to update their Amazon credentials:

• You received a suspicious login notification from Amazon
• You used the same password across multiple sites and one of those sites was breached
• You simply haven't changed it in a long time
• You forgot your current password and need to reset it
• Someone else had access to your account and you're regaining control

Each scenario leads to a slightly different path, and knowing which one applies to you shapes how you approach the process.

How to Change Your Amazon Password on a Desktop Browser

This is the most reliable method and gives you the most control over your account settings.

1. Go to Amazon.com and sign in to your account
2. Hover over "Accounts & Lists" in the top-right corner
3. Click "Account" from the dropdown menu
4. Under the "Login & security" section, click the button to manage your settings
5. You'll be prompted to verify your identity — Amazon may send a one-time code to your email or phone number on file
6. Once verified, find the Password field and click "Edit"
7. Enter your current password, then type your new password twice to confirm
8. Click "Save changes"

Amazon enforces a minimum password length and requires a mix of character types, so make sure your new password meets those basic requirements before submitting.

How to Change Your Amazon Password on Mobile 📱

The steps are slightly different on the Amazon app for iOS and Android, but the path leads to the same place.

1. Open the Amazon app and tap the profile icon (usually labeled "Account") at the bottom of the screen
2. Tap "Account"
3. Scroll to and tap "Login & security"
4. Sign in again if prompted — Amazon often requires re-authentication before displaying sensitive settings
5. Tap "Edit" next to Password
6. Enter your current password, then your new password twice
7. Tap "Save changes"

One thing worth noting: if you're signed into the app on multiple devices, changing your password may log you out of some sessions automatically, depending on Amazon's current security behavior.

How to Reset Your Amazon Password If You've Forgotten It

If you don't remember your current password, you'll need to go through the reset flow rather than the standard change process.

1. Go to Amazon.com and click "Sign In"
2. Enter your email address or phone number and click "Continue"
3. On the password screen, click "Forgot your password?"
4. Amazon will send a one-time passcode (OTP) to the email address or phone number associated with your account
5. Enter the OTP when prompted
6. You'll then be asked to create a new password

This flow bypasses the need to know your old password. If you no longer have access to the email or phone number on file, account recovery becomes more complex and typically requires contacting Amazon customer support directly.

What Makes a Strong Amazon Password

Amazon's password requirements are fairly standard, but meeting the minimum isn't the same as choosing a strong password.

Password managers — tools like those built into browsers or standalone apps — can generate and store a complex password automatically, removing the burden of memorizing it yourself.

Two-Step Verification: The Layer Beyond Your Password 🔐

Changing your password is a good move, but it's worth understanding that a password alone has limits. Two-step verification (2SV) — also called two-factor authentication — adds a second layer that requires a one-time code in addition to your password at login.

Amazon supports two-step verification through:

• Authenticator apps (like Google Authenticator or compatible alternatives)
• SMS codes sent to your phone

You can enable this under the same "Login & security" section where you changed your password. If your account is accessed by someone who somehow obtains your password, two-step verification can still block them from getting in.

Variables That Affect Your Experience

Not every user goes through this process the same way. A few factors can change what you encounter:

• Which device you're on — browser vs. app vs. Amazon device (like a Fire tablet) each has a slightly different UI path
• Whether you have two-step verification enabled — this adds an extra verification step before you can even view or edit your login settings
• How old your account is — older accounts may have a phone number or email on file that's no longer active, which complicates OTP delivery
• Your account's recent activity — if Amazon flags unusual behavior, it may add additional verification steps or temporarily restrict changes
• Whether you're signed in as an account owner or an Amazon Household member — shared accounts have separate login credentials

The process looks simple on the surface, and usually it is. But the details of your own account — which email is associated, whether 2SV is active, which devices you're signed into — determine exactly what you'll encounter when you go through those steps yourself.