How to change and reset your Amazon password

How to change your Amazon password

If you want to improve your account’s security, changing the password from time to time is a good choice, especially if you tend to reuse your passwords (which is a terrible idea). The process to change your password on Amazon is quite easy.

Change your password on the Amazon website

Open the Amazon website in your browser.

1. Log in to your Amazon account.

2. Click the “Account & Lists” button in the top right corner of the website.

3. Click “Login & Security.”

4. You will see a table with your account details. Scroll down to “Password” and click “Edit.”

5. Enter your current password (if you forgot your Amazon password, don’t worry — read on to find out how to reset it).

6. Now enter your new password in the field below and save changes.

Change your password in the Amazon app

The following steps are similar for both Android and iOS.

1. Go to the Amazon Shopping app.

2. At the bottom of the screen, tap the “Profile” button.

3. Go to “Your Account.”

4. Select “Login & security” under “Account settings.”

5. Tap “Edit” next to the “Password” field to open the “Change password” page.

6. Enter your current password followed by a new password.

7. Tap “Save changes.”

When creating a new password, don’t fall back on bad habits. Hackers already know about the most popular combinations, like “password”, “123456”, and “qwerty”. If you want to secure your account, make sure you follow these tips:

• Never reuse a password.

• The longer, the better. Try to come up with a password that is at least eight characters long, ideally 16 characters.

• Make sure you have a combination of upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

• Don’t use any personal information.

• Make it as random as possible — avoid common phrases and words.

Once you come up with a password, you can check if it’s secure enough using our password checker tool. Or if you can’t think of a complicated password, use the NordPass password generator.

Reset your Amazon password

If you can’t log in to Amazon because you forgot your password, don't worry — the password reset process is pretty simple:

1. Open Amazon in your browser or on your mobile device.

2. Click the “Account & Lists” or “Sign in” button in the top left corner of the website or tap “Already a customer? Sign in” on the app’s login screen.

3. Click “Forgot password” under the “Need help” drop-down menu. You will be redirected to the “Password assistance” page.

4. Enter your email address or mobile number and click “Continue.”

5. Amazon might send you a one-time password (OTP) to confirm your identity. Enter it and click “Continue.”

6. You might be asked additional security questions about your account. Enter the answer, and you will be redirected to another window.

7. Enter your new password twice. Then click “Save changes and sign in.” Your password will be reset to a new one.

Secure your Amazon account with passkeys

After updating your Amazon password, you should consider replacing it altogether with a passkey. Why? Because passkeys deliver more security and convenience than any traditional password ever could, no matter how complex or lengthy it is. Let us explain a bit more.

Passkeys use pairs of cryptographic keys: one key is stored on the server, and the other is stored on your device. When you log in, these keys are matched through a process triggered by things like your device's fingerprint scanner or facial recognition. This means you no longer need to remember and type out passwords. Plus, with encryption in place, your online account is much safer. Since you don’t have to recall your passkeys, they’re much harder to fall victim to phishing attacks.

In short, adopting passkeys boosts your account’s security while making logging in easier. It's a smart move for anyone looking for better online protection and a smoother experience.

Want to know how to set up passkeys for your Amazon account? Check out our other blog article where we break down all the steps.

Keep your passwords and passkeys safe with NordPass

Remembering the credentials for all of your accounts is tricky. The best way to keep them secure is by using a password manager. For example, NordPass syncs your passwords and passkeys across all your devices so you can access them anytime.

In addition, NordPass provides features such as Password Generator, which can create complex and unique passwords on the go, and Autofill, which eliminates the need to manually type passwords whenever you log in. So, get NordPass today and experience online life as it was meant to be—worry-free.

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