How to Change Your Amazon Account on Kindle Without Losing Books
Learn how to switch your Amazon account on Kindle without losing access to your purchased books using simple backup and Family Library features.
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To change your Amazon account on your Kindle without losing books, first backup your Kindle books by syncing them with your current Amazon account. Then, deregister your Kindle from the current account under Settings > Your Account > Deregister Device. Finally, register the Kindle with the new Amazon account. Most books, if bought from Amazon, will be available in your new account's library. Amazon's Family Library feature also allows you to share books across accounts, ensuring you keep access to your purchased content.
FAQs & Answers
- Will I lose my Kindle books if I change my Amazon account? No, if your books were purchased through Amazon and you sync and deregister properly, your purchased books remain in your original account library. Using Amazon's Family Library, you can also share books between accounts.
- How do I deregister my Kindle from my current Amazon account? You can deregister your Kindle by going to Settings > Your Account > Deregister Device on your Kindle, which disconnects it from the current Amazon account.
- Can I share my Kindle books with another Amazon account? Yes, Amazon's Family Library feature allows you to share eligible Kindle books easily across linked Amazon accounts.