With everything going digital, reading has also joined the group. Amazon Kindle is one of the most prominently used by e-readers worldwide. It is designed and marketed by Amazon. Amazon also manufactures dedicated devices for Kindle that allow you to browse, buy, download, and read a range of e-books, newspapers, magazines, and other digital media via the Kindle store. However, Kindle can also be used for reading blogs, playing games, and a lot more. It may be compared to a tablet.
So, if you don’t remember your Kindle password, or you’ve lost or deleted your account, do not worry! Amazon provides us with a set of options that help us recover Kindle accounts safely and securely. You may want to recover your Kindle account for a number of reasons. We have listed down a few circumstances. Follow the simple steps under the issue you are facing and you will be able to recover your account in no time!
Forgot Your Amazon (Kindle) Account Password?
Kindle basically uses your Amazon account to log you in (Be it in your mobile app or website). So, if you forgot the password of your Amazon account, Amazon provides you with secure two-step verification processes to reset your password details. After you have reset your password, you will regain access to your Kindle account. Here are the steps that you need to follow to reset your Amazon password.
- Go to the official Amazon Homepage or Kindle Homepage (Mobile app or web browser).
- Click on “Log In” and you will be taken to the log-in page.
- There is an option called “Forgot Your Password”. Click on it.
- Amazon asks you to enter your e-mail ID or your mobile phone number in the next step.
- Enter your e-mail or phone number that you have linked with your Amazon account.
- After this, you will either receive a mail if you have given your email ID or you will receive an OTP if you have given your phone number. It will contain the instructions to recover your Amazon password.
- Follow those instructions and Amazon will enable you to enter a new password for your account.
- Just confirm the new password and that is it. You now have access to your Amazon and Kindle accounts!
- If you have changed your email or mobile number, there is an option called “Customer Service” at the bottom. Click on it, and you can contact Amazon’s Support team directly. They will assist you with recovering your account.
Fixing your Amazon Kindle if you Forget the Passcode
Similar to phones and tablets, Kindle e-readers also have a passcode option that allows you to unlock the device. You can set the passcode through the settings of the device. Although, this passcode is different from that of the parental protection passcode. In case you forget the passcode, Kindle gives you an easy-fix method to recover it. However, it requires you to reset your device to factory settings. All your in-device content will be erased, including your Amazon account data and your personal data. But, once you sign back into your Kindle account, all your books will be available in the Kindle Cloud.
Resetting Passcode for your 6th Generation Kindle E-Reader Or Higher
- Click on the “Enter Passcode” field.
- Enter the numbers “11122277” exactly in the same order.
- Hit “Enter” or “OK“.
This will reset your Kindle e-reader to factory settings.
Resetting Passcode for your 3rd Or 5th Generation Kindle E-Reader
- Click on the “Enter Passcode” field.
- Type in “resetmykindle” exactly as it is.
- Hit “Enter” or “OK“.
After you have logged on to your Kindle account again, you can download all your books from cloud. However, if your purchases are not uploaded into the cloud, you have to manually transfer them, before resetting your device.
Recovering your Deleted Kindle Account
Don’t worry if you have mistakenly deleted your purchased Kindle. Amazon keeps a record of all of your purchases. As a result, you can access any book that you have bought previously, even after you’ve deleted it. Follow these steps to recover your deleted Kindle.
Recovering your Deleted Kindle from your Kindle E-Reader
- Connect your Kindle e-reader to the Internet through a wireless network.
- Press the Home button.
- Using the five-way navigation option, select “Archived Items”.
- As a result, a list of all the books that you have deleted appears here. Select the book that you want to recover.
- Click the right button on the five-way navigation.
- Finally, once you hit the center button, your download will start.
Recovering your Deleted Kindle from your Computer
- Go to the official Amazon homepage.
- Enter your credentials and log in to your Amazon account.
- On the menu on the top, hover over “Your Account”.
- From the sub-categories, choose “Manage Your Kindle“.
- As a result, a list of all of your books appears here.
- Find the book that you want to recover. Next to it, there is an option named “Actions“. Click on it.
- From the options listed, select “Deliver to My” or “Download and Transfer via USB” – whichever you want to do. If you click the first option, a list of all your Kindle devices will appear. Choose that, and the book will be delivered to your e-reader. Whereas, choosing the second option allows you to download your book locally and then transfer it to your Kindle e-reader via a USB cable.
Now, if you have trouble performing any of the above-mentioned steps, feel free to contact the Kindle Support Team. You can contact Kindle Support through your mobile phone. A customer care representative will walk through your required solution. However, Kindle Support is not available through any other social media platforms.
