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The holidays are just around the corner, and you might be thinking of buying some gifts for your family and friends on Amazon.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But how do you make sure that your purchases remain a secret until the big day? You don\u2019t want to spoil the surprise by having them see your order history, delivery notifications or package labels.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got you covered. Here are some tips and tricks to keep your Amazon gift purchases a secret this holiday season.<\/p>\n

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1. Create a separate Amazon account<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the easiest ways to keep your gift purchases a secret is to create a separate Amazon account just for buying gifts. This way, you can avoid sharing your order history, recommendations and wish lists with anyone else who uses your main account.<\/p>\n

You can also use a different email address and phone number for your gift account, so you won\u2019t receive any delivery notifications or emails that might give away your gifts.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t already have one, here\u2019s how you can get a cheap Amazon Prime membership.<\/p>\n

MORE: BEST CYBER WEEK LAPTOP DEALS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MORE: 9 BEST FEATURES OF AMAZON PRIME YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Turn on Amazon Household<\/strong><\/p>\n

This may be the simplest solution. Amazon Household is an Amazon feature that allows you to share your Prime benefits with the family. You can create up to two adult accounts, four teens and four child profiles. Amazon Household keeps all shopping purchases and notifications for shipping separate.<\/strong> So, no need to worry about your Christmas present being revealed before giving it out.<\/p>\n

With Amazon Household, you not only get to keep your purchase separate, but you can also share eBooks, audiobooks, digital content and games.<\/p>\n

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MORE: 5 SECRETS TO SHOPPING SMARTER ON AMAZON<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Hide or archive your orders<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another option to keep your gift purchases a secret is to hide or archive your orders on your Amazon account. This will remove them from your default order history view, so they won\u2019t show up when you or someone else checks your recent orders. The following will only work on a desktop or laptop browser<\/strong> (not on a tablet or mobile device).<\/i><\/p>\n

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  • Log In to your Amazon account<\/li>\n
  • Click on \u2018Returns and Orders\u2019 <\/strong>in the top right cornerA list of your orders from the past three months will appear<\/li>\n
  • A list of your orders from the past three months will appear<\/li>\n
  • Scroll to find the item you want to hide
    \nBelow the item, you will see \u2018Archive Order\u2019<\/strong>A window will appear and you\u2019ll need to select \u2018Archive order\u2019 <\/strong>again<\/p>\n

    If you do not see \u2018Archive Order,\u2019 <\/strong>select \u2018View order details<\/strong> to the right of the purchased itemOn the right-hand side, select “Archive order\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • Below the item, you will see \u2018Archive Order\u2019<\/strong>A window will appear and you\u2019ll need to select \u2018Archive order\u2019 <\/strong>again<\/li>\n
  • A window will appear and you\u2019ll need to select \u2018Archive order\u2019 <\/strong>again<\/li>\n
  • If you do not see \u2018Archive Order,\u2019 <\/strong>select \u2018View order details<\/strong> to the right of the purchased itemOn the right-hand side, select “Archive order\u2019<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n
  • On the right-hand side, select “Archive order\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Even though the item will no longer appear in Your Orders, you can still view it in \u2018Archived Orders\u2019<\/strong> from Your Account.<\/p>\n

    MORE: BEST GIFTS FOR WOMEN 2023<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    4. Turn off shipment notifications and tracking<\/strong><\/p>\n

    If you don\u2019t want to receive any shipment notifications or tracking information for your gift purchases, you can also turn them off on your Amazon account. This will prevent you from getting any emails, texts or push notifications that might reveal your gifts.<\/p>\n

    To turn off shipment notifications and tracking in Amazon, you can follow these steps:<\/p>\n

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    1. Open the Amazon app<\/strong> on your phone, open the menu<\/strong> and tap “Settings.<\/strong>“<\/li>\n
    2. Tap the “Notifications<\/strong>” option in the list.<\/li>\n
    3. Disable <\/strong>the types of notifications you don\u2019t want to receive, such as “Shipment Notifications,” “Delivery Notifications,” “Returns and Order Updates,” etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      MORE: HOW TO GET ALEXA TO SPEAK MORE LIKE YOU<\/strong><\/p>\n

      5. Hide from Alexa<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Now, if you have some real sleuths in your household, you are going to need to do more than just archive your purchases to make sure your gifts are still surprises. You can start by changing your Alexa settings.<\/p>\n

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      • Open the Alexa app<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Click Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Find and Select Notifications, <\/strong>then select Amazon Shopping<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Scroll to Say or Show Item Titles. <\/strong>Toggle the switches off<\/strong> for “For items in delivery updates,” “For items in return updates” and “Including items in your shopping cart marked as gifts, or those that might be gifts during major holidays”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Now Alexa will still notify you when a package is being delivered, but it will not say what the item is.<\/p>\n

        MORE: BEST GIFTS FOR MEN 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        6. Clear Your Search History<\/strong><\/p>\n

        We all have that one relentless person, determined to find out which presents were purchased this year. Another step to keep them off your tracks is deleting your \u2018Search History.\u2019<\/p>\n

        The following will only work on a desktop or laptop browser<\/strong> (not on a tablet or mobile device).<\/i><\/p>\n

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        • Go to \u2018Account & Lists\u2019 in the upper right corner of your browser, <\/strong>then select \u2018Recommendations\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Click \u2018Your Browsing History (text in gray strip towards top of the screen)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Select \u2018Manage history\u2019 (text towards the right part of the screen).\u00a0 <\/strong>This will open up a row and reveal “Manage history”<\/li>\n
        • Click \u2018Remove all items from view\u2019 <\/strong>button<\/li>\n
        • Then select \u2018Remove all items from view\u2019 yellow button that will appear in the center of your screen<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          7. Use Amazon Locker or Amazon Hub<\/strong><\/p>\n

          If you don\u2019t want your gift purchases to be delivered to your home address, you can also use Amazon Locker or Amazon Hub to pick them up at a nearby location. This way, you can avoid having your packages left on your doorstep or seen by anyone else in your household. Amazon Locker and Amazon Hub are secure, self-service kiosks where you can pick up and return your Amazon packages at your convenience.<\/p>\n

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          • Go to Amazon Pickup.<\/li>\n
          • Search by address, Zip Code, or landmark.<\/li>\n
          • Choose a location.<\/li>\n
          • Select Add to my addresses.<\/li>\n
          • Once the address is in your address book, select Ship to this address during checkout. For the option to appear, all items in your order must be eligible for delivery to a Pickup location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Kurt’s key takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Whether you choose to create a separate account, hide or archive your orders, turn off notifications or use Amazon Locker or Hub, you can rest assured that your loved ones will be surprised by your gifts. Amazon makes it easy and convenient to shop for gifts online, and with these tips, you can keep your purchases a secret this holiday season.<\/p>\n

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