Switch profiles by opening Settings and tapping Users & Accounts

To switch profiles on a Fire tablet, open Settings from the home screen, then tap Users & Accounts. You will see a list of all profiles set up on the device. Tap the profile you want to switch to, and the tablet will load that user's home screen, apps, and settings.

The process takes about 10 seconds. Your previous profile remains exactly as you left it — open apps, downloads, and preferences stay in place until you switch back.

If you do not see Users & Accounts in Settings, your tablet model may use a different path. Scroll down in Settings and look for Device Options or Accounts, then select the profile option from there.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Settings, tap Users & Accounts, and select the profile name to switch when ready.
  • Each profile keeps its own home screen, apps, library, and Amazon account separate from others.
  • You can create a new profile in the same Users & Accounts menu if you need one for another person.
  • Switching profiles does not delete anything — your previous profile's apps and data remain untouched.

What happens when you switch profiles

When you tap a different profile name, the tablet locks the current user out and loads the new profile's settings. This means the home screen changes, the app library shows only what that user has installed or downloaded, and any open apps close.

p>If the new profile is linked to a different Amazon account, the Kindle library, music, and video apps will show that account's purchases instead. Parental controls, screen time limits, and content restrictions also switch to match the new profile's setup.

Switching back to your original profile restores everything exactly as it was. Apps you had open do not reopen, but all your downloads, settings, and preferences are preserved.

How to create a new profile

Open Settings, tap Users & Accounts, then select Add Profile or Create Profile (the exact wording varies by tablet model). Enter a name for the new profile and choose whether it will be a child, teen, or adult profile.

If you choose a child or teen profile, you can set content restrictions and screen time limits right away. Adult profiles have no restrictions by default. Once you create the profile, it appears in your Users & Accounts list and is ready to use when ready.

You do not need a separate Amazon account to create a profile, though linking one later lets that user access their own Kindle books, music, and purchases.

Setting up parental controls per profile

Child and teen profiles come with built-in content filters. Open Settings, go to Users & Accounts, select the child or teen profile, and tap Parental Controls. From there you can restrict access to the Appstore, set daily screen time limits, block specific apps, and control what content appears in the library.

These controls explore only to that profile. An adult profile on the same tablet has no restrictions, so you can switch to your own profile to access anything without limits. The parental controls stay in place even if the child profile user tries to switch devices.

Switching profiles from the lock screen

If your tablet is locked, you can switch profiles without entering a password. Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to see all available profiles, then tap the one you want. The tablet will unlock directly into that profile.

This works only if you have not set a PIN or password on the lock screen itself. If the tablet is password-protected, you must unlock it first, then switch profiles through Settings.

Removing a profile you no longer need

Open Settings, tap Users & Accounts, select the profile you want to remove, and look for a Delete or Remove button. Confirm the deletion. All data, apps, and settings for that profile will be erased and cannot be recovered.

You cannot delete the profile you are currently using — you must switch to a different profile first, then delete the one you want to remove. At least one profile must remain on the tablet at all times.

Troubleshooting profile switching problems

If the profile list does not appear in Users & Accounts, restart the tablet by holding the power button for 10 seconds, then try again. If a profile is stuck or will not load, switch to a different profile, then switch back.

If you cannot see Users & Accounts in Settings at all, check that you are running the latest Fire tablet software. Go to Settings, tap Device Options, then System Updates to check for updates. Older tablet models sometimes have profile options in a different menu location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can two people use the same Fire tablet at the same time?

No. Only one profile can be active at a time. When you switch profiles, the previous user is logged out. If two people need to use the tablet simultaneously, they need separate devices.

Will switching profiles delete my apps or downloads?

No. Each profile keeps its own apps, books, and downloads separate. Switching profiles does not erase anything — it just hides the other profile's content until you switch back to it.

Can I link different Amazon accounts to different profiles?

Yes. When you create or edit a profile, you can link it to a different Amazon account. That profile will then show that account's Kindle library, music, and video purchases. Each profile can have its own account or share one.

What if I forget which profile is which?

Open Settings, tap Users & Accounts, and you will see all profile names listed. Tap each one briefly to see whose home screen and apps appear. You can rename a profile by selecting it and choosing Edit or Rename from the menu.

Do parental controls work if a child switches profiles on their own?

Child profiles have content restrictions built in, so they cannot access restricted apps or content even if they switch to their own profile. However, they can switch to an unrestricted adult profile if they know how. To prevent this, set a PIN on the lock screen.