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Can I Give My Old Kindle to a Family Member? How to Deregister and Transfer Ownership

Learn how to safely give your old Kindle to a family member by deregistering it and allowing them to register their own account.

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Yes, you can give your old Kindle to a family member. Make sure to deregister it from your Amazon account first. Go to Settings > My Account > Deregister. After this, the family member can register the device to their Amazon account and enjoy their own books and content. This ensures that the Kindle is set up for their preferences and library.**

Questions and answers

  1. Do I need to deregister my Kindle before giving it to someone?

    Yes, deregistering your Kindle from your Amazon account ensures the new user can register it under their own account and access their content.

  2. How do I deregister my Kindle from my Amazon account?

    Go to Settings > My Account > Deregister on your Kindle device to remove it from your Amazon account.

  3. Can a family member use their own books on a transferred Kindle?

    Yes, once the Kindle is deregistered and registered to the family member's Amazon account, they can access their own books and content.

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