Kindle: change account - how it works
If you want to use a different account on your Kindle, you can change the active account on the device. This is also important when you hand over or sell Kindle to someone to prevent access to your Amazon account.
Kindle: change account online
The easiest way to change the account on the PC is because the procedure is the same for all Kindle devices. You only need your Amazon Kindle in the last step to register a new account.
- Open your browser and navigate to //www.amazon.de/meinkindle
- Now log in to your account.
- Select the "My devices" tab.
- In the list, find the device on which you want to log out or change the account.
- Click the button with the three dots in the "Actions" column.
- You can deregister the device in the following pop-up window.
- Now take your Kindle and register the new account under "Settings".
Kindle: Change account on the device
These instructions work with the Kindle Paperwhite from the 6th generation.
- Your Kindle must have access to a WiFi network for the next steps.
- Go to the home page, tap the menu icon and then tap "Settings".
- Now select "My Account".
- Tap "Unregister device" and confirm the selection with "Unregister".
- Now you can connect your device to a new account.
We will tell you in another practical tip how you can read EPUB books on Kindle.