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# Register or Deregister Kindle E-Readers

Register your Kindle to your Amazon account to buy Kindle content and deliver it to your device.

How to register or deregister any Kindle e-reader 3rd generation or newer. See Which Kindle E-reader Do I Have? if you're not sure which Kindle e-reader model you're using.

Registration issues can often be caused by incorrect passwords. If you are receiving a password error or if you've forgotten your password, you can request a personalized "password reset" link.

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To buy and access your Kindle content, your device must be connected wirelessly and registered to an Amazon account.

Note: If you received your device as a gift, it may need to be deregistered before you can register it to your own Amazon account.

To register your Kindle:

1. From Home, select the Menu icon, and then select Settings.
2. Select My account (newer generation devices) or Registration (earlier generation devices).
3. Specify the Amazon account you want to use:
   - If you already have an Amazon account: Select this option. Enter your Amazon account information. Select Register.
   - If you do not have an Amazon account: Select this option and follow the on-screen instructions to set up a new Amazon account.

## Deregister Your Kindle

You can deregister your Kindle from your Amazon account on your device or from a computer.

Important: After you deregister your Kindle, the device will be deregistered from your Amazon account. You won't be able to access items stored in your content library.

To deregister from your computer:

1. Go to Manage Your Content and Devices.
2. Select Your Devices.
3. Select your device and select Deregister in the Actions column.
4. To confirm, select Deregister again on the pop-up window.

To deregister from your device:

1. From Home, select the Menu, and then select Settings.
2. Select My Account (newer generation devices) or Registration (earlier generation devices).
3. Select Deregister Device (newer generation devices) or Deregister (earlier generation devices).
4. If prompted, select Deregister again to confirm.

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