How to change parental controls password on kindle fire

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Introduction
Part 1. How to set Kindle parental control password?
Part 2. How to change parental control password kindle fire
Part 3. What if forgot parental control password kindle fire/Kindle paperwhite
How do I change the parental controls password?
How do I turn off parental controls on Fire tablet without password?

Introduction

Setting up parental controls on your Kindle Fire tablet is a great way to keep kids away from parts of the tablet you don’t want them getting into. However, it does require setting up a separate password. Whether you feel like someone has figured out this password, or you just want to change it to something different, Amazon makes it easy to update your Kindle Fire parental controls password. Examples of all instructions in the steps can be seen in both the YouTube video above and the image collection located beneath the steps.

Navigate to your Kindle Fire tablet’s home screen, and then tap to launch the “Settings” app. You’ll land on the Settings screen.
Scroll down this menu, and then tap “Parental Controls.” The Parental Controls screen is displayed.
Tap “Change Password.” The Change Password screen is shown.
Enter your current Kindle Fire parent password in the Enter Your Password field, and then enter what you want to be the new Kindle Fire parental password in the next two fields. Tap the “Enter” button to indicate when you’re done. You’ll return to the Parental Controls screen, and you’ll need to use your new parental controls password when prompted for it going forward.

You may have purchased the kindle fire or kindle paperwhite but want to setup the parental controls on them? Let's guide you through settings control on your kindle fire. Also, you'll learn what to do if you forget kindle fire parental control password for kindle fire.

Part 1. How to set Kindle parental control password?

1. Set up parent controls on Kindle Paperwhite

Step 1. To navigate to the "Parental Controls" section, tap the Menu icon on the top right of the Home screen. Select "Settings" and then "Parental Controls".

Step 2. Create a password.

Create your parental control password. You can use a hint to help you remember the password.

Note: You cannot remove the parental password, only change it.

2. Set up parent controls on Kindle Fire

Step 1. Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap "Settings".

Step 2. Tap "Parental Controls".

Step 3. Tap the switch next to "Parental Controls" to turn on this function.

Step 4. Enter a password and confirm your password. Then tap "Finish".

Step 5. After you turn on parental controls, a lock icon will appear at the top of the screen.

Basic parental controls allow you to restrict the following:

The Amazon Store
Web browsing
Email, Contacts, and Calendar apps
Social network sharing
The camera
Specific content types (for example, books or apps)

Basic parental controls allow you to password-protect the following:

Purchases from the Amazon stores on your device (like the Amazon Appstore)
Playing movies and TV shows from Prime Video
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Enabling location services

Part 2. How to change parental control password kindle fire

To change the parental controls password, just swipe download from the top of the screen >> "Settings">>"Parental Controls", then fill into your current Parental Controls password.

Then tap "Change Password" option, enter your current password and new password and then tap "Finish".

Part 3. What if forgot parental control password kindle fire/Kindle paperwhite

Note: Your password cannot be retrieved if you forget it. Meanwhile, you also cannot currently remove the parental password. If you have forgotten your parental controls password, you can easily reset it.

Reset parental controls password for kindle fire

Enter the incorrect parental control password five times to see the notification. The options for each Fire model differ.

Case 1 reset the password by verifying the Amazon account.

Just fill in incorrect parental control password five times and you will find the "Reset your Parental Controls password" link. Tap it, and then fill in your Amazon credentials to verify your account.

Then fill in your new Parental controls password for your Kindle fire and select "Finish".

Case 2 reset Kindle fire.

Maybe after the 5 times wrong parental controls password, there is no link or this link doesn't work. There is still an option for you to unlock your kindle fire parental controls. Just simply put the wrong lock screen password pin into your kindle fire 5 times and the option to reset will come up.

Select "Tap here to factory reset", and then tap "Erase Everything" to reset kindle fire to factory.

Now you know about all the possible ways you can access your kindle if you forgot your parental controls password. You shouldn’t be locked out of your device ever again. If you fail to do any of these methods, you can contact Amazon’s customer service and ask them for help.

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How do I change the parental controls password?

Fix possible parental control issues.

On your device, open the Settings app ..

Tap Apps & notifications..

Tap Google Play Store..

Tap Storage. Clear data or Clear storage..

This will reset your parental controls and your PIN..

When you go back into the Play Store app and add parental controls, you'll be able to set a new PIN..

How do I turn off parental controls on Fire tablet without password?

If you forget your parental controls password, you have to reset your Fire tablet to factory defaults to restore full access. For instructions, go to Factory Reset Your Fire Tablet.