- 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.
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How to Remove Your Kindle Account
You need to first remove or de-register your existing Kindle account before adding a new one.
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 .
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 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.
How to Add a New 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 .
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.
No. You cannot add multiple accounts to your Kindle reader.
No. You cannot add a profile on Kindle. However, you get to add a child profile for parental controls on Kindle.
Yes. You need an internet connection to remove an account on Kindle.
