{"id":313420,"date":"2021-08-01T17:00:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-01T14:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-add-a-password-to-your-kindle\/"},"modified":"2021-08-01T17:00:51","modified_gmt":"2021-08-01T14:00:51","slug":"how-to-add-a-password-to-your-kindle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-a-password-to-your-kindle\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Add a Password to Your Kindle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a41fcb83a9bb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a41fcb83a9bb\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-a-password-to-your-kindle\/#How_to_Set_a_Kindle_PIN\" >How to Set a Kindle PIN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-a-password-to-your-kindle\/#How_to_Turn_Off_or_Change_a_Kindle_Passcode\" >How to Turn Off or Change a Kindle Passcode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-a-password-to-your-kindle\/#What_Do_I_Do_If_I_Forget_My_Kindle_Passcode\" >What Do I Do If I Forget My Kindle Passcode?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Add a Password to Your Kindle&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-738307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview-1.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview-1.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview-1.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"kindle passcode screen\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you are a private reader, don\u2019t want your kids (or anyone else) having free access to your books, or otherwise want to password protect your Kindle, it\u2019s really easy to do. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_a_Kindle_PIN\"><\/span>How to Set a Kindle PIN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the Home Screen, tap the three little dots in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-738308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/screenshot_2021_06_30T13_33_100100.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"tap the kindle menu button\" width=\"650\" height=\"482\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, tap \u201cSettings\u201d in the menu that pops up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-738309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/screenshot_2021_06_30T13_33_160100.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"tap the kindle settings button\" width=\"650\" height=\"384\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then, tap \u201cDevice Options.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-738310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/screenshot_2021_06_30T13_33_210100.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the kindle device options\" width=\"650\" height=\"420\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From the options, choose \u201cDevice Passcode.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-738311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/screenshot_2021_06_30T13_33_250100.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose the device passcode option\" width=\"650\" height=\"439\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Enter a passcode between 1 and 12 digits long, enter it again to confirm it, and then tap \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-738312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/screenshot_2021_06_30T13_33_290100.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"setting a kindle passcode\" width=\"650\" height=\"490\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, when you unlock your Kindle, you\u2019ll be prompted to enter your passcode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-738313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/screenshot_2021_06_30T13_34_010100.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"kindle passcode prompt\" width=\"650\" height=\"489\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Turn_Off_or_Change_a_Kindle_Passcode\"><\/span>How to Turn Off or Change a Kindle Passcode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Go to Settings &gt; Device Options &gt; Device Passcode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-738314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/screenshot_2021_06_30T13_35_070100.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Kindle turn off and change passcode options\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To stop using a passcode, tap \u201cTurn Off Passcode,\u201d enter your passcode, and then tap \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To change your passcode, tap \u201cChange Passcode,\u201d enter your current passcode, tap \u201cOK,\u201d and then enter and confirm a new passcode.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_I_Do_If_I_Forget_My_Kindle_Passcode\"><\/span>What Do I Do If I Forget My Kindle Passcode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you forget the passcode for your Kindle, you\u2019ll need to reset it. This won\u2019t affect your Amazon account at all. However, you\u2019ll need to sign in again and re-<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> all your books.<\/p>\n<p>Since you can\u2019t access any of the settings options, there\u2019s a special way to reset a locked Kindle:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On a 6th Generation Kindle or newer, enter \u201c111222777\u201d as the passcode, and then tap \u201cOK.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>On a 5th Generation Kindle, enter \u201cresetmykindle\u201d as the passcode, and then press the Enter key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(If you aren\u2019t sure, here\u2019s how to tell what generation Kindle you own.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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