With any online product, keeping your personal information up to date is crucial. Not only does it help you access the product without issues, but it also keeps your profile secure. One such product we use that relies heavily on your personal information is Amazon. In this article, we want to show you how to update or change your email address on your Amazon account.
In our case, our Amazon account was still using an invalid email address that had been closed a few years ago. Thanks to the option to change your email address on the Amazon settings page, we were able to update it. Before we show you how to do this, let's first understand what happens when you change it.
What happens when you change your email address on Amazon?
Here's what happens when you change your email address on your Amazon account.
- Your login credentials will change, and your new email address will become your ID.
- Your primary login.
- All verification codes and one-time passwords (OTPs) will be sent to your new email address.
- Amazon will contact you with any new details and updates to your new email address.
- If you want to perform any actions related to your Amazon account, your new email will be the primary identifier for your account.
- To recover your Amazon account, you'll need to access your new email address to find your verification details.
- All information about your Amazon orders will be sent to your email address.
- All will remain your purchases of Kindle As is. However, they will be linked to your new email address.
- You will stay All items on wish lists and shopping lists As is and will be linked to your new email address.
- Your account information, such as addresses and payment information, will remain the same and will be linked to your new address.
Now that we have a complete understanding, let's move on to the steps to take.
How to update your email address on Amazon
Changing your email address on your Amazon account is a fairly easy process, provided you know your password. We'll explain the steps for the Amazon web and mobile app.
Change email on Amazon Web
Step 1: Open the Amazon website in your web browser. Log in with your account credentials.
Step 2: Click the button Accounts and Lists in Top toolbar.
Step 3: Click “Sign in and security.”
Step 4: Click the button "Modification" Next to the email.
Step 5: Enter your new email address and click on tracking. You need to enter OTP Amazon sends to the new email address.
Step 6: Enter your password and click Saving changes.
You will receive an email confirmation at your new address from Amazon.
Change Amazon Email on the iOS or Android app
Here's how to change your Amazon email address on iPhone and Android app.
Step 1: Open Amazon app on your smartphone.
Step 2: click button Menu looks like hamburger In the bottom toolbar.
Step 3: Click “Sign in and security.”
Step 3: Click Release Next to the email.
Step 4: Enter Your new email address and click tracking. You need to Enter OTP Amazon sends to the new email address.
Step 5: Enter your password and click on Saving changes.
You will receive a confirmation email to your new address from Amazon explaining the change to your email address.
There you go. That's everything you need to know about changing your email address on Amazon. If you have any other questions, check out the FAQ section below.
Amazon Email Address Questions and Answers
Q1. Can I use my registered Amazon email address?
The answer: No. You can only register and use one email address on your Amazon account.
Q2. Will my old order details be forwarded to my new Amazon email account?
The answer: No. You will receive information about orders placed after changing your email address on Amazon.
Q3. Is two-factor authentication available on Amazon?
The answer: Yes. Two-factor authentication is available for your Amazon account.
Q4. Can I change my Amazon email address if I don't know my password?
The answer: No, you cannot change your email address on your Amazon account without entering your password.
Q5. Do I need to add a phone number to my Amazon account?
The answer: Yes. Adding your phone number will help you sign in to your Amazon account even if you don't remember your email address.
Use the correct information
We hope this article helps you change the email address on your Amazon account. As mentioned earlier, make sure all details on your Amazon account are updated correctly. If you encounter any issues with your orders, your email address will be useful for contacting the support team.
