What are the options to open a new account if Amazon deactivates an old account permanently?
I almost gave up on my account because my Amazon account get deactivated 5 month ago. Then I got into touch with someone who managed to get it fully activated in just five days, and everything started working again.
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Sadly, this does happen quite often with new seller accounts, and many sellers are shocked because the account gets deactivated before they even list a product or make a sale. In most cases, the deactivation is triggered by Amazon’s automated risk and verification systems rather than by selling activity itself. Common causes include linked account detection, verification inconsistencies, shared devices or payment methods, address mismatches, virtual office usage, or the system flagging the account as high risk during onboarding.
The important thing is not to panic and not to immediately create another seller account, because that can make the situation worse and create additional linked-account problems. Instead, carefully review the exact wording of the deactivation notice and determine whether it is related to identity verification, deceptive activity, or linked accounts, because each type requires a different appeal strategy. If the issue is verification-related, make sure all documents match perfectly and are genuine, clear, and unedited. If it is a linked-account issue, you usually need to identify and remove any shared elements such as payment cards, bank accounts, addresses, Wi-Fi, or devices associated with other Amazon accounts.
Many sellers do eventually get reinstated after submitting a structured explanation and supporting documents, especially if the issue was caused by onboarding or verification problems rather than actual policy abuse. The key is to keep the appeal factual, concise, and focused on resolving the exact concern Amazon identified rather than writing emotional explanations.
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