How to Log Out of Amazon: A Complete Guide Across Devices

Logging out of Amazon sounds simple — but depending on where you're signed in, the steps differ more than you'd expect. Amazon operates across browsers, mobile apps, smart TVs, Fire tablets, Alexa devices, and third-party platforms, and each has its own sign-out path. Knowing which method applies to your situation matters, especially when it comes to protecting your account on shared or public devices.

Why Logging Out of Amazon Actually Matters

Amazon accounts store payment methods, saved addresses, order history, and Prime membership details. On a personal device you control exclusively, staying signed in is generally fine. On a shared family computer, a hotel lobby tablet, or a borrowed phone, staying logged in creates real exposure — anyone with access to that device can browse your account, view your orders, or potentially make purchases using your saved payment details.

Understanding where your account is active — and how to end those sessions — is the first step.

How to Log Out of Amazon on a Desktop or Laptop Browser

This is the most straightforward method:

1. Visit amazon.com and sign in if needed.
2. Hover over "Account & Lists" in the top-right navigation bar.
3. A dropdown will appear — scroll to the bottom and click "Sign Out".

That's it. This ends your session in that specific browser on that specific device. It does not sign you out of other browsers, other devices, or the Amazon mobile app.

🔐 If you're on a public or shared computer, always use this method before leaving — and consider using a private/incognito browsing session in the first place so no credentials are stored.

How to Log Out of the Amazon Mobile App (iOS and Android)

The mobile app sign-out is buried slightly deeper than most users expect:

1. Open the Amazon Shopping app.
2. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines, usually bottom-right or top-left depending on your app version).
3. Scroll down to "Settings".
4. Tap "Sign Out" at the bottom of the settings menu.

On some versions of the app, you may find "Sign Out" directly at the bottom of the main menu without needing to go into Settings. The exact placement can shift slightly with app updates, but it's consistently accessible within one or two taps from the menu.

How to Log Out of Amazon on a Fire Tablet

Amazon's Fire tablets are tightly integrated with your Amazon account, so signing out functions more like deregistering the device:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap "My Account".
3. Select "Deregister".

This removes the Amazon account from the device entirely — useful when selling, gifting, or resetting a Fire tablet. Be aware this also removes access to downloaded content tied to that account on that device.

How to Log Out of Amazon on a Smart TV or Streaming Device 🖥️

Amazon Prime Video is available on smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV Stick, and gaming consoles. Sign-out steps vary by platform, but the general path is:

1. Open the Prime Video app.
2. Navigate to Settings or your Profile icon.
3. Look for "Sign Out" or "Deregister" depending on the platform.

On Fire TV Stick, you can go to Settings > My Account > Amazon Account > Deregister to remove the account association entirely.

On third-party smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony, etc.), the sign-out option is typically under the app's own settings menu rather than the TV's system settings.

How to Sign Out of All Devices at Once

Amazon provides a centralized way to end all active sessions remotely — useful if you've forgotten to log out somewhere or suspect unauthorized access:

1. Go to amazon.com on any browser and sign in.
2. Navigate to Account & Lists > Account.
3. Under "Login & Security", find the option to manage devices or active sessions.
4. Select "Sign Out of All Devices" (sometimes labeled "End All Active Sessions").

This terminates active sessions across browsers and some app-based sessions simultaneously. It's worth noting that registered devices (like Fire tablets or Echo devices) may need to be deregistered separately, as they use a persistent device-level association rather than a standard session token.

The Variables That Change Your Experience

How straightforward the logout process is depends on several factors:

Shared Households and Multiple Profiles

If your Amazon account is part of an Amazon Household, signing out of your session doesn't remove another adult member's access or their separate login. Each adult in a Household has independent login credentials. If you want to remove a person from an Amazon Household entirely, that's handled through Account > Amazon Household settings — separate from simply logging out.

Similarly, if multiple people use the same device with different Amazon accounts, logging out of one account simply returns the device to the sign-in screen — it doesn't delete the other account's saved credentials if the browser has autofill enabled.

How you handle logout ultimately depends on which devices you're signed in on, whether those devices are shared, and how your household accounts are structured — factors that vary considerably from one setup to the next.