Your Amazon account is a prime target for hackers. That's because it has a lot of your sensitive data, including your credit card and banking info, addresses, connected devices, shopping history, and more.

While Amazon does its best to protect your information, you should also do your part. These are three things you can do to improve your security and privacy on Amazon.

1. Enable Two-Factor Authentication

This is one of the simplest ways you can increase the security of any account. Two-factor authentication ensures that even if someone compromises your password, they still must have your phone to confirm your login.

That's because Amazon will send you an authorization code either through SMS or an app to double-check that the person logging in is you.

Here's how you can set it up:

  1. Go to the Profile tab on the Amazon App, then tap Your Account. If you're on a computer, click on your name in the upper-right corner of the website.
  2. Select Login & Security.
  3. If you have set up your telephone number, the app may ask you to confirm access. Click on the link the app will send to you via SMS, and then choose Approve in the following window.
  4. Once you're in the Login & security window, go to Two-Step Verification (2SV) Settings and click on Edit.
  5. Once inside Two-Step Verification (2SV) Settings, tap on Get Started.
  6. Under Step 1, you must pick between two options: Phone number or Authenticator App. The Authenticator App is more convenient, as you can set up multiple devices to have the authenticator. But if you want better security, the Phone number option is the way to go.
  7. If you choose the Phone number option, Amazon will send you a one-time password via SMS. Enter the code you received in Step 2, then press Continue. You will receive additional instructions on the next page. Once you've read it, press Got it. Turn on Two-Step Verification.
  8. If you picked the Authenticator App option, you must have an authenticator on your phone. Open your preferred authenticator app and scan the QR code on Amazon's page. If you can't scan the QR, you can add it manually in the app instead.
  9. Once the authenticator scans or accepts the code, it will generate a One-Time Password (OTP) for you to enter in Amazon. After entering it and pressing Continue, you will receive additional instructions on the next page. Once you've read it, press Got it. Turn on Two-Step Verification.
  10. Your Amazon account is now protected with 2FA. You can even turn on both 2FA methods simultaneously. Just repeat the process from Step 6 after completing the setup for one method.

Related: The Best Alternatives to Google Authenticator

2. Disable 1-Click Everywhere

Amazon's 1-Click function saves your billing information in their database. It then automatically appends this information to your every purchase, making it easy and convenient to shop on the platform.

When you want to buy something, all you have to do is tap on the item—no more need to enter your billing information, shipping address, and payment details.

While this saves you time, there's also the risk that someone who gains access to your Amazon app could go on a shopping spree without your knowledge.

Related: Your Amazon Order Never Arrived? Here's What You Should Do

Here's how to disable 1-Click:

  1. Go to the Profile tab on the Amazon App, then tap Your Account. If you're on a computer, click on your name in the upper-right corner of the website.
  2. On the app, under Account settings, tap on 1-Click settings. Computer users should go to Ordering and shopping preferences, then click on 1-Click settings.
  3. In the Your purchase preferences window, press Disable 1-Click everywhere.
  4. A prompt will appear near the heading indicating 1-Click purchasing disabled. Once done, you now have to enter your details every time you buy something off Amazon.

3. Delete Save Wi-Fi Passwords

If you have Amazon devices, like Alexa or Kindle, and connect them to your home Wi-Fi network, Amazon will save your passwords on their secure servers. This is a convenient feature that allows you to share the Wi-FI password of all the networks you access to your compatible devices.

For example, if you use your Amazon Kindle at work and connect it to your office Wi-Fi, all other Amazon compatible devices where you're logged in will now have access to your office Wi-Fi.

One downside to this feature is that it's a security risk. For example, if someone were to steal your Amazon Echo from your house, they would know that that device has access to your office network. If they know where you work, they could then use the stolen Amazon Echo to gain illicit access to your office network and steal more data.

Related: Amazon Echo Security Features for When You Leave Home

So, this is what you need to do to delete all saved Wi-Fi passwords:

  1. Go to the Profile tab on the Amazon App, then tap Your Account. If you're on a computer, click on your name in the upper-right corner of the website.
  2. On the app, scroll to Account settings, then choose Manage content and devices. On your computer, go to Digital content and devices, then click on Manage content and devices.
  3. Right above the Digital content heading, choose Preferences.
  4. Under Preferences, look for Saved Wi-Fi Passwords.
  5. Once you select it, you should see Your Saved Wi-Fi Passwords.
  6. Right beside All Devices, press the Delete button.
  7. While this action removes all saved Wi-Fi passwords across your account, your existing devices will still be able to access the Wi-Fi networks saved in them. However, if you have a new Amazon device, you'll have to connect it manually to your Wi-Fi network.

Shop Safely Online

Whether you're a frequent Amazon user or use the service sparingly, you should always be mindful of your security there. In today's connected world, security isn't just about the physical aspect, where you keep your doors and windows locked—it also entails keeping your digital information under wraps.

These three things might make shopping a little less convenient, but it will definitely go a long way to securing your Amazon information from hackers and scammers.