What happens when you delete a Hulu profile
Deleting a profile on Hulu removes that user's watch history, saved shows, and personalized recommendations from your account — but it does not cancel your Hulu subscription. The account itself stays active, and other profiles on the same account continue to work. If you want to remove Hulu entirely, you need to cancel the subscription separately.
A profile deletion is permanent. Hulu does not restore watch history or saved content after you delete a profile, so if someone in your household might want access to that viewing record later, check with them first. The deletion happens when ready and cannot be reversed.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting a profile removes only that user's data from your account, not the entire Hulu subscription.
- You can delete a profile directly from the account settings on any device where you are signed in as the account owner.
- The deletion is permanent and cannot be undone, so make sure no one else needs that profile's watch history before you proceed.
- If you want to cancel Hulu completely, you must cancel the subscription in addition to deleting profiles.
How to delete a profile on a TV or streaming device
On your TV or streaming device, go to your account settings. From the home screen, select your profile icon in the top right corner, then choose Account. Scroll down to Profiles and select the profile you want to delete.
Next to the profile name, you will see a Delete button or a trash icon. Select it, and Hulu will ask you to confirm. Choose Yes or Confirm depending on your device. The profile is deleted when ready and will no longer appear on your home screen.
How to delete a profile on a web browser
Go to Hulu.com and sign in with the account owner's email and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account.
Under Profiles, find the profile you want to delete and click the three dots or gear icon next to it. Select Delete Profile from the menu. Hulu will ask you to confirm the deletion. Click Delete again, and the profile is removed from your account when ready.
How to delete a profile on the Hulu mobile app
Open the Hulu app on your phone or tablet and tap your profile icon at the bottom of the screen. Select Account, then tap Profiles.
Find the profile you want to remove and tap the three dots next to it. Select Delete Profile and confirm when prompted. The profile is deleted from your account and will no longer be available on any device.
What you need to know before deleting a profile
Only the account owner can delete profiles. If you are not the person who created the Hulu account, you cannot delete your own profile — you will need to ask the account owner to do it for you. The account owner is the person whose email address is registered with Hulu.
Deleting a profile does not stop someone from creating a new profile with the same name or email address later. If you want to prevent a specific person from accessing Hulu, you should also change your account password and remove their login information from any saved devices.
If the profile you are deleting is the only one on the account, you can still keep your Hulu subscription active. You can create a new profile at any time, or continue watching without a profile. Hulu allows you to have up to six profiles per account.
Canceling your Hulu subscription if you want to delete everything
If you want to remove your account entirely rather than just delete a single profile, you need to cancel your Hulu subscription. Go to your account settings, scroll to Subscription, and select Cancel Subscription. Hulu will ask why you are leaving and may offer you a discount to stay. You can decline and proceed with cancellation.
After you cancel, your account and all profiles are deleted within a few days. You will lose access to Hulu when ready, though you may be able to reactivate the subscription within a certain window if you change your mind. Any saved payment methods will be removed from your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete my profile without deleting the whole Hulu account?
Yes. Deleting a profile removes only that user's data. The account stays active, other profiles continue to work, and your subscription remains in place. Only the account owner can delete profiles.
What happens to my watch history when I delete a profile?
Your watch history is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. Hulu does not back up or restore profile data after deletion, so make sure you do not need that information before you proceed.
Can I delete a profile on a device I do not own?
You can delete a profile from any device where you are signed in as the account owner. You do not need to own the device itself. If you are not the account owner, you cannot delete profiles.
What if I delete a profile by mistake?
Hulu does not restore deleted profiles. You would need to create a new profile with the same name and rebuild the watch history manually. Contact Hulu support if you believe the deletion was unauthorized.
Does deleting a profile cancel my Hulu subscription?
No. Deleting a profile only removes that user's data. Your subscription continues, and you can keep watching on other profiles or create a new one. To cancel Hulu entirely, you must cancel the subscription separately in your account settings.