How to Change Amazon Account on Kindle

Quick Tips

• You first need to remove your Amazon account from your Kindle reader before you change it.
• Go to Settings in your Kindle reader, tap on your device, and select De-register Device.
• Then, in the same menu on your Kindle reader, you can create a new account or register with an existing account.

What Happens When You Remove Your Kindle Account

• All the purchased books on the account will also be removed from Kindle. However, note that you can still access these books if you add the account on your Kindle again.
• Books that are manually added, the ones that are not purchased on the Kindle store, will remain on your device. However, the reading progress on these books will reset.
• We observed that a few device settings linked to your Kindle account were reset once we removed the account.
• You will lose all the other benefits you availed on your account, like Kindle Unlimited, Prime Reading, etc.

How to Remove Your Kindle Account

You need to first remove or de-register your existing Kindle account before adding a new one.

Method 1: De-Register Amazon Account on Your Kindle

Step 1: Tap anywhere on the screen and select the downward-facing arrow on the topmost section of the screen.

Step 2: Tap on all Settings.

Step 3: Tap on Your Account, and tap on Deregister Device.

Method 2: Remove Kindle Account Using the Amazon App

Step 1: Ensure you have signed into the Amazon account that is present on your Kindle on the Amazon app.

Step 2: Tap on the hamburger-shaped menu icon at the bottom bar. Tap on Account > Content & Devices. Select Devices.

Step 3: Select the Kindle from which you want to remove the account.

Step 4: Tap on Deregister.

Method 3: Remove Kindle Account on PC or Mac

Step 1: Open Amazon on a web browser on your PC or Mac. Ensure you have signed into the account that you want to remove from your Kindle.

Step 2: Click on the drop-down menu on your username. Click on Manage Your Content and Devices.

Step 3: Click on Devices.

Step 4: Click on Kindle.

Step 5: Select the Kindle device from which you want to remove the account.

Step 6: Click on Deregister. This will remove the account from your Kindle reader.

Also Read: How to create and manage collections on Amazon Kindle

How to Add a New Account on Your Kindle

To change the Amazon account on your Kindle reader, you need to add a new account once you remove the existing account. However, unlike removing the account, you can only add a new account to your Kindle reader on the reader itself and not through the Amazon mobile or web app.

Step 1: Tap anywhere on the screen and select the downward-facing arrow on the topmost section of the screen.

Step 2: Tap on all Settings.

Step 3: Tap on Your Account.

Step 4: You will see two options – either add an existing account or create a new account. Select the relevant option and enter the necessary credentials.

If you want to create a new account, we recommend you use the Amazon app on mobile or PC. Typing in all the details for a new account is a cumbersome process on your Amazon account.

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