How to Remove Third-Party App Access from Amazon
If you have connected shopping tools, Alexa skills, price trackers, or other services to Amazon, they may still have access to your account data.
This guide explains how to remove third-party app access from Amazon and why it matters for privacy, security, and account control.
Why third-party access matters
When you authorize an app or service to connect to Amazon, you may be granting it permission to view profile details, manage features, or interact with your account.
Over time, forgotten connections can create unnecessary risk, especially if the service is no longer used or was acquired by another company.
Third-party access can become an issue when:
- You signed in to a service using your Amazon account and later stopped using it.
- An Alexa skill or smart-home integration no longer needs account-level permissions.
- A shopping, rewards, or subscriptions app has broader access than you intended.
- You suspect suspicious activity and want to reduce the number of connected services immediately.
Before you begin: know what you are removing
Amazon account connections can involve different products and permissions.
Some are app-based sign-ins, while others are tied to Alexa Skills, Kindle services, devices, or connected smart-home platforms.
Common examples include:
- Alexa Skills connected to voice-enabled devices
- Third-party apps used with Amazon Sign-In
- Shopping and price-comparison extensions
- Smart-home integrations such as plugs, lights, thermostats, and cameras
- Digital services linked through Amazon account permissions
Not every connection is removed in the same place, so it helps to review both your Amazon account settings and any service-specific account dashboards.
How to remove third-party app access from Amazon
The exact screens can vary slightly by device and interface updates, but the process is generally straightforward.
Start with your Amazon account permissions and then check any linked Alexa or device settings.
Remove access through your Amazon account settings
- Sign in to your Amazon account on a browser or the Amazon mobile app.
- Go to Account & Lists and open Your Account.
- Look for Login and security, Apps and services, or a similar permissions area.
- Review the list of connected apps, devices, and services.
- Select the app or service you no longer want connected.
- Choose Remove, Revoke access, or Disconnect.
After removal, the app should no longer be able to use your Amazon credentials or account data that was previously authorized.
Remove Alexa Skill access
If the connection was created through an Alexa Skill, use the Alexa app or the Alexa website to disconnect it.
- Open the Alexa app and tap More.
- Go to Skills & Games.
- Find Your Skills or Skill Permissions.
- Tap the skill you want to remove.
- Select Disable Skill or Disconnect.
If the skill is linked to a smart-home product, you may also need to remove the integration inside that product’s own app.
Remove access from the third-party service itself
Some services store their own copy of your Amazon connection.
To fully disconnect, sign in to the third-party platform and revoke Amazon access there too.
- Open the service’s account settings or connected apps page.
- Find Amazon, Amazon Sign-In, or Amazon Alexa in the list of linked services.
- Remove Amazon authorization and delete any stored tokens if available.
- Check whether the service lets you delete your account or connected data.
This extra step matters because some platforms may keep session data until you disconnect them directly.
What happens after you revoke access?
Once you remove third-party access, the app or service usually loses the ability to sign in with your Amazon account or retrieve associated permission-based data.
In some cases, previously synced information may remain on the third-party side until you delete it separately.
You may also notice that:
- Alexa routines or smart-home controls stop working for that service
- Shopping features tied to the app no longer sync
- Voice commands or device integrations fail until reauthorized
- You may need to log in again if you choose to reconnect later
How to check whether a service still has access?
After disconnecting, verify that the app is no longer listed in your Amazon permissions or Alexa skills.
If the service still appears active, refresh the page or sign out and back in to confirm the change.
For extra certainty, look for signs that the connection is gone:
- The app can no longer use Amazon Sign-In
- The Alexa skill is disabled
- Connected devices stop responding to Amazon-based commands
- No new data syncs between Amazon and the service
If you still see activity, review both the Amazon side and the third-party account side again.
When should you remove third-party access immediately?
Certain situations call for quick action.
If you think your account has been exposed, or if an app looks unfamiliar, remove access right away and then secure the rest of your account.
- You do not recognize the app or skill name
- You no longer use the service
- The service suffered a security incident or breach
- You shared access with someone and want to end it
- You notice unusual logins, orders, or account changes
Extra security steps to take after disconnecting apps
Removing third-party access is a strong first step, but account security improves further when you tighten the rest of your Amazon settings.
- Change your Amazon password if you suspect unauthorized access.
- Enable two-step verification for stronger sign-in protection.
- Review your login history and recent account activity.
- Update payment methods if anything looks unfamiliar.
- Check household and delivery settings to make sure nothing was altered.
- Review Alexa voice history and connected devices if you use smart-home products.
These steps help reduce the chance that an old app connection becomes a broader security issue.
How to manage future app permissions safely
Preventing permission sprawl is easier than cleaning it up later.
Before connecting any new app or service to Amazon, review what it is asking to access and whether the connection is actually necessary.
Use these habits to stay in control:
- Connect only apps from reputable developers and known brands
- Read the permission prompt before approving access
- Disconnect services you are not actively using
- Review account connections every few months
- Use separate logins when Amazon sign-in is not essential
Understanding how to remove third-party app access from Amazon is especially useful if you use Alexa, smart-home tools, or shopping integrations.
A quick permissions review can help keep your account cleaner, more private, and easier to secure.