Change your password directly in Netflix account settings on any device

To change your Netflix password, sign into your account on a web browser or the Netflix app, go to Account settings, find the password field, and enter a new one. Netflix will ask you to confirm the change. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way on phones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs — though the exact menu location varies slightly by device.

You do not need to sign out of Netflix or stop watching to change your password. The new password takes effect immediately, but you stay logged in on all your devices until you manually sign out or Netflix signs you out after a period of inactivity.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to Account settings from your Netflix profile menu, then select Change Password or Password & Security depending on your device.
  • Netflix will ask for your current password before letting you create a new one.
  • Your new password must be at least four characters long and cannot be the same as your current password.
  • Changing your password does not automatically sign you out on other devices — you can do that separately if you want to.

Steps to change your password on a computer or phone

Open Netflix in a web browser or the Netflix app and sign in if you are not already. Look for your profile icon or name in the top right corner (on a computer) or in the menu (on a phone or tablet). Tap or click it to open the profile menu.

Select Account or Account Settings from that menu. You will see a page with your account information. Look for a section labeled Password, Password & Security, or Change Password — the exact wording depends on whether you are on a web browser or app. Click or tap that option. Netflix will ask you to enter your current password to confirm it is really you, then ask you to type your new password twice to make sure you did not make a typo. Hit Save or Confirm.

Steps to change your password on a smart TV or streaming device

Smart TVs and streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire do not let you change your password directly on the device itself. Instead, you have to change it on a computer or phone using the steps above, or go to the Netflix website from a computer browser and change it there.

If you want to sign out of Netflix on your TV after changing your password, go to Settings on the Netflix app on that device, find Sign Out or Log Out, and select it. You will have to sign back in with your new password the next time you open Netflix on that TV.

What to do if you forgot your current password

If you cannot remember your current password, you cannot change it from within Netflix settings because Netflix requires you to enter the old password first. Instead, go to the Netflix sign-in page on a computer or phone and look for a Forgot Password link. Click it and enter the email address tied to your Netflix account.

Netflix will send you a link to reset your password. Open that email, click the link, and create a new password. Once you have reset it, you can sign back into Netflix on any device with the new password.

Signing out on all devices after changing your password

When you change your password, Netflix does not automatically sign you out on phones, tablets, TVs, or computers where you were already logged in. If you want to force a sign-out everywhere — for example, if you think someone else has access to your account — you can do that from Account Settings on a computer or phone.

Look for a section called Active Devices, Devices Using This Account, or Sign Out Everywhere. Select the devices you want to sign out, or choose the option to sign out on all devices at once. After you do this, you will have to sign back in with your new password on each device before you can watch anything.

Password requirements and security tips

Netflix requires passwords to be at least four characters long. You cannot use a password you have used before on the same account, and you cannot reuse your current password immediately after changing it. Netflix does not have a maximum password length, so longer passwords are generally more secure.

If you share your Netflix account with other people and want to change the password without locking them out, tell them the new password before you change it. If you want to lock specific people out — for example, if you are ending a shared account arrangement — change the password and then sign out on all devices, which will force everyone to sign back in with the new password.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to change my password if I think someone else is using my account?

Yes. Change your password immediately, then go to Account Settings and sign out on all devices. This forces anyone using your account to sign back in with the new password, locking out anyone who does not have it. If you see unfamiliar activity after that, contact Netflix support.

Will changing my password delete my watch history or saved shows?

No. Your watch history, saved shows, ratings, and all other account data stay exactly the same. Changing your password only changes how you sign in — it does not affect anything you have watched or saved.

Can I change my password on the Netflix app without a computer?

Yes. Open the Netflix app on your phone or tablet, go to your profile menu, select Account Settings, and follow the password change steps. The process is the same as on a computer.

What if I change my password but still cannot sign in?

Make sure you are typing the new password correctly — passwords are case-sensitive, meaning capital and lowercase letters are different. If you are still stuck, use the Forgot Password link on the Netflix sign-in page to reset your password again, or contact Netflix support through the Help Center on their website.