How to Revoke a Developer's Access to Your Amazon Seller Central Account
Seller Central lets you instantly revoke a third‑party developer’s API and UI access within seconds. The revoked entry moves to a “Revoked Developers” table, preserving the removal date (e.g., InventoryBoost added on 15 March 2022). Self‑revocation via the UI is blocked, requiring the separate Amazon Developer Portal.
Overview
Amazon Seller Central lets you grant third‑party developers permission to read and act on your account data. When a tool is no longer needed, or a security concern arises, you can withdraw that permission at any time. Revoking access quickly removes the developer’s ability to see sales, inventory, or customer information, protecting your business.
Key Points
- Immediate removal — Once you confirm a revocation, the developer loses API and UI access within seconds, preventing any further data pulls.
- Confirmation safeguard — Amazon forces you to click an “OK” button in a pop‑up window, which stops accidental deletions of active integrations.
- Historical record — Revoked developers are automatically shifted to a “Revoked” table, letting you audit who previously had access and when they were removed.
- Full control for sellers — You can delete any third‑party authorization at any moment, even if the developer has been active for years, without needing Amazon support.
- Self‑revocation blocked — If you are using your own developer credentials for a custom desktop app, the interface will not let you delete that entry; you must manage it through the separate Developer Portal.
- Visibility of all authorizations — The authorization page lists every approved app, its developer name, and the date it was added, giving you a snapshot of all external connections to your account.
How to Revoke Developer Access
- Open the Developer Authorization page — Log into Seller Central, hover over Settings, select User Permissions, then click Developer Permissions; you’ll see a grid that shows every app currently linked to your account.
- Identify the target developer — Scan the list for the app you want to remove; for example, “InventoryBoost” added on 15 March 2022 will appear with its developer’s name and a Revoke Access button in the same row.
- — Press the red link beside the chosen app; a modal window instantly appears asking you to confirm the action.
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
Quickly removing a developer cuts off any further data pulls, shrinking the account’s attack surface. The automatic audit trail helps compliance audits by showing who had access and when it was removed. Ignoring unused authorizations can leave stale API keys that expose sales, inventory, and customer data.
Key Takeaways
- Revocation disables API and UI access within seconds after confirming the pop‑up.
- Revoked developers are automatically shifted to a “Revoked Developers” table for audit purposes.
- Self‑revocation of your own developer credentials is blocked in Seller Central; you must use the Amazon Developer Portal.
- The Developer Permissions page lists each app, developer name, and the date added (e.g., InventoryBoost added 15 Mar 2022).
Recommended Actions
- →In Seller Central go Settings > User Permissions > Developer Permissions, locate the app, click the red Revoke Access link, and confirm OK.
- →Perform a quarterly audit of the Developer Permissions page and revoke any unused apps such as “FeedbackGuru”.
- →If you use a custom app with your own developer account, log into the Amazon Developer Portal and deactivate the API key there.
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