Overview

Amazon's Permissions Manager gives sellers control over which third-party applications and developers can access their Seller Central account data. Understanding how to authorize, revoke, and re-authorize app permissions is essential for maintaining account security while still benefiting from the tools and integrations that help run your business.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Re-authorization is possible - If you accidentally revoke a developer's access, you can restore their permissions directly from the Manage Your Apps page without needing to start a new authorization from scratch.
• Revocation takes effect immediately - When you disable or revoke an app's permissions, that developer loses access to your account data right away, which may disrupt active integrations.
• Third-party connections are affected - Changing permissions in the Permissions Manager can impact screen scrapers, data aggregators, integrators, and other third-party tools that rely on API access to your seller account.
• You control the scope - Sellers decide exactly which data each authorized application can access, giving you granular control over your account security.

How to Re-Authorize a Developer

If you accidentally revoke a developer's permissions, the process to restore access is straightforward. Navigate to the Manage Your Apps page within Seller Central, which lists all applications that have previously been granted access to your account. Find the developer whose permissions you want to restore in the list, and look for the Re-authorize option under their app name. Clicking this will reinstate the developer's access to your account data according to the original permission scope. Keep in mind that some integrations may require additional setup steps on the developer's side after re-authorization.

Understanding the Impact on Third-Party Connections

Many Amazon sellers rely on a network of third-party tools to manage their businesses, from inventory management software to repricing tools and analytics platforms. These tools typically connect to your Seller Central account through Amazon's SP-API (Selling Partner API) or through other authorized access methods. When you make changes in the Permissions Manager, whether enabling or disabling access, those changes can ripple through your entire ecosystem of connected tools. Screen scrapers, data aggregators, and integrators that depend on authorized access will lose their connection if permissions are revoked. Before making changes, it is wise to inventory which tools you actively use and understand which developer credentials they rely on.