Delete a Netflix profile in three steps
To delete a profile on Netflix, open the app or website, go to your account settings, find the profile management section, and select the profile you want to remove. Netflix will ask you to confirm the deletion — once you do, that profile and all its watch history and recommendations disappear permanently. The process takes less than a minute and works the same way on phones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs.
You cannot delete the primary account holder's profile (the one that pays for the subscription), but you can delete any other profiles on that account. If you are the account owner and want to close your entire Netflix account instead, that is a separate process that cancels your subscription.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete any profile except the main account owner's profile, which requires canceling the entire subscription.
- Deleted profiles cannot be recovered, so make sure you want to remove it before confirming.
- Deleting a profile removes all its watch history, ratings, and personalized recommendations permanently.
- The deletion process is the same across all devices — phone, computer, tablet, or TV.
- If you want to keep the account but pause it, you can remove a profile without canceling your subscription.
How to delete a profile on a phone or tablet
Open the Netflix app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner (on Android) or top right corner (on iPhone). Tap "Manage profiles" or the pencil icon next to the profile name. Select the profile you want to delete, then tap the trash or delete icon. Netflix will ask you to confirm — tap "Delete" again, and the profile is gone.
If you do not see a delete option, make sure you are logged in as the account owner or a profile with admin access. Profiles without admin access cannot delete other profiles.
How to delete a profile on a computer or web browser
Go to netflix.com and sign in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu. Under "Profiles," find the profile you want to delete and hover over it — a pencil icon will appear. Click the pencil, then click "Delete profile" at the bottom of the screen. Confirm the deletion when Netflix asks.
If you are using a shared account and do not see the Account option, you may not have admin access. Ask the account owner to delete the profile for you.
How to delete a profile on a smart TV
On a smart TV, navigate to your profile icon using the remote, then select "Manage profiles." Highlight the profile you want to delete and press the options or menu button on your remote (usually marked with three dots or lines). Select "Delete profile" and confirm. The exact steps vary slightly depending on whether you use a Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, or other device, but the menu structure is similar across all of them.
If the delete option does not appear, you may need to go to netflix.com on a computer to delete the profile instead, then refresh your TV app.
What happens when you delete a profile
When you delete a profile, Netflix removes everything associated with it: the watch history, ratings, saved shows and movies, personalized recommendations, and any viewing activity. The profile name and icon disappear from the account when ready. Other profiles on the same account are not affected.
Deletion is permanent — Netflix does not keep a deleted profile in a trash folder or recovery option. If someone needs that profile back later, you would have to create a new one from scratch. For this reason, if you are unsure whether you want to keep a profile, consider pausing it instead by removing all its content rather than deleting it outright.
When you cannot delete a profile
Netflix does not allow you to delete the primary account holder's profile — the one tied to the email address and payment method. If you want to remove that profile, you must cancel your entire Netflix subscription. You can do this from the Account page under "Membership and billing" by selecting "Cancel membership."
If you are not the account owner, you cannot delete any profile unless the owner has given you admin access. Ask the account owner to either delete the profile themselves or grant you admin permissions first.
Removing a profile versus canceling your subscription
Deleting a profile keeps your Netflix subscription active and does not affect your billing. You can delete as many profiles as you want without changing your plan or payment. Your subscription continues until you manually cancel it or your payment method fails.
If you want to stop using Netflix entirely, you need to cancel your membership separately. This stops the monthly charge and removes access to Netflix for all profiles on the account. If you cancel and later want to return, Netflix will let you reactivate your account, though your watch history and saved content may not be restored depending on how long you were away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover a deleted profile?
No. Once you delete a profile, Netflix does not provide a way to restore it. The watch history, ratings, and recommendations are gone permanently. If you need that profile back, you would have to create a new one.
Will deleting a profile affect other people's accounts?
No. Deleting a profile only removes that specific profile from your Netflix account. Other profiles on the same account keep their watch history and settings. If other people use Netflix on different accounts, they are not affected at all.
What if I delete a profile by mistake?
Contact Netflix support through the Help Center on netflix.com. While Netflix cannot restore deleted profiles, support may be able to help if you deleted it within a very short time window. There is no may provide, but it is worth asking.
Do I need to delete a profile if I am canceling Netflix?
No. When you cancel your Netflix subscription, all profiles on that account are removed automatically. You only need to delete individual profiles if you want to keep your subscription active but remove specific profiles.
Can I delete a profile on a device that is not mine?
Only if you have the account owner's login information. You need to sign in as the account owner or as a profile with admin access to delete any profile. If you do not have that access, ask the account owner to delete it for you.