Signing out of Amazon Prime on shared devices or personal accounts is a simple process that helps protect your privacy, prevent accidental purchases, and manage profiles effectively. This guide walks you through the primary steps across the website, mobile app, and other platforms where Prime membership is active.
Whether you are using a browser, iOS app, Android app, or Fire TV, the sign out experience is designed to be clear and consistent. Follow the sections below for device-specific guidance, best practices, and answers to common questions.
| Platform | Where to Find Sign Out | Immediate Effect | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Website (Desktop) | Account > Sign Out link at top right | Ends current session and clears cookies for the site | Using a shared or public computer |
| Amazon Mobile App (iOS/Android) | Account > Sign Out in the app menu | Removes local tokens and requires re-login next open | Finishing shopping on a personal phone |
| Fire TV / Fire Tablet | Settings > Your Amazon Account > Sign Out | Clears device registration for Prime video and ordering | Lending the device to someone else |
| Alexa-Enabled Devices | Alexa App > Profile > Amazon Account > Unlink or Sign Out | Removes Prime-linked payment and shopping permissions | Selling or resetting smart home devices |
How to Sign Out from the Amazon Website
On the Amazon desktop site, signing out is a two-click action from any page. Your shopping cart, wish lists, and order history remain stored in your account, but the browser session ends securely.
Using the Sign Out link at the top right corner ensures that cookies tied to your Prime membership are cleared from that browser. This is especially important on shared computers in offices, libraries, or family environments where multiple people use the same profile.
After you click Sign Out, you will be redirected to the Amazon home page and no longer identified as an active Prime member in that browser unless you log back in with your credentials.
How to Sign Out from the Amazon Mobile App
The Amazon mobile app for iOS and Android organizes account options under a menu accessible from the search or home screen. Prime benefits such as free shipping and video streaming are tied to your authenticated session until you explicitly sign out.
To sign out, open the side menu, scroll to Account, and choose Sign Out. Confirm the action, and the app will remove local authentication tokens so that the next launch requires email and password entry.
On devices used by multiple people, signing out between sessions prevents unintended Prime purchases and keeps personal watchlists and recommendations private.
How to Sign Out from Fire TV and Fire Tablet
Fire TV sticks, Fire tablets, and Fire TVs often remain signed in for months, making it easy for guests to access Prime Video without entering credentials. Managing your Amazon account on these devices protects your payment privacy and controls viewing permissions.
Navigate to Settings, select Your Amazon Account, and choose Sign Out to deregister the device from your Prime membership. After signing out, apps like Prime Video will stop autoplaying and will require a fresh sign in to continue playback.
If you plan to sell, gift, or hand over the device, complete the sign out process and then perform a factory reset to fully clear local caches and viewing history.
How to Sign Out from Alexa and Smart Devices
Alexa-enabled smart speakers, displays, and other connected gadgets can use your Amazon Prime account for music, shopping, and voice-guided purchases. Unlinking or signing out stops Alexa from using Prime benefits on that device.
Open the Alexa app, go to More > Settings > Your Amazon Account, and either tap Unlink Account or Sign Out depending on your device. Confirm the change to prevent Alexa from accessing Prime member pricing or placing orders from that device.
For households with multiple Amazon accounts, this separation ensures that each user’s Prime benefits and voice profiles remain distinct and secure.
Quick Actions for Secure Use of Amazon Prime
- Sign out on shared or public computers to protect payment privacy and prevent accidental charges.
- Sign out from the Amazon website, mobile app, Fire TV, and Alexa devices to cover all platforms.
- Use separate Amazon accounts for different household members to keep watchlists and Prime benefits organized.
- Perform a factory reset on Fire TV or tablets before selling or giving them away.
- Review active devices in your account settings to manage sessions and revoke access when needed.
FAQ
Reader questions
Will signing me out of Amazon Prime delete my order history or saved items?
No, signing out does not delete your order history or saved items. These remain stored in your Amazon account and will reappear the next time you sign in with the same credentials.
Does signing out of Prime on one device sign me out everywhere?
Not automatically. Amazon typically maintains separate sessions for each device. You may need to sign out individually on phones, tablets, computers, Fire TV, and smart gadgets to sign out from all places at once.
Can someone still use Prime Video if I sign out of my account on their device?
If they remain signed in on their own profile or device, they can continue watching. Signing out from your shared account on their device simply prevents further access through that specific login instance.
Will I lose my Prime benefits immediately after signing out?
Yes, once you sign out, the device or browser can no longer access Prime benefits such as free shipping, Prime Video, or Prime Music until you sign back in with an active membership.