Change your password from your account settings

Open Hulu in a web browser on a computer or phone, sign in with your current email and password, then go to your account settings. Click on "Account" in the top right corner, then select "Change password" from the menu. Hulu will ask you to enter your current password once more, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches. Hit "Save" and you are done — the change takes effect when ready.

You do not need to sign out of other devices or apps. Hulu will keep you logged in on phones, tablets, and streaming devices you already use. If you want to force a sign-out everywhere at once (useful if you think someone else has access), that is a separate step in the same Account menu under "Sign out everywhere".

Key Takeaways

  • Change your password through Account settings in a web browser, not through the Hulu app on your phone or TV.
  • You will need to enter your current password before creating a new one, so have it ready.
  • Your new password takes effect right away, but you stay logged in on devices you already use unless you choose to sign out.
  • If you forget your current password, use the "Forgot password" link on the sign-in page instead of trying to change it from Account settings.
  • A strong password is at least 12 characters and mixes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

What makes a password strong enough to protect your account

A strong password is long and random enough that someone guessing or using a computer to try thousands of combinations cannot crack it in a reasonable time. Hulu does not publish a minimum length, but security researchers recommend at least 12 characters. Mix uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols — for example, "BlueMoon#742$Jazz" is stronger than "bluemoon742".

Avoid passwords based on your name, birthdate, address, or anything someone could learn from your social media or public records. Do not reuse a password you use on your bank account, email, or other services where money or identity is at stake. If that password leaks from one site, an attacker can try it everywhere else you have an account.

If you struggle to remember a long random password, use a password manager — a program like Bitwarden, 1Password, or Dashlane that stores passwords encrypted on your device and fills them in for you. Most are free or cost a few dollars a month and work across phones, tablets, and computers.

How to sign out of Hulu on devices you no longer use

If you sold an old phone, let a friend borrow a tablet, or moved to a new streaming device, you can sign out of Hulu on that device without knowing its password. Go to Account settings in a web browser, scroll to "Your devices and apps," and you will see a list of every phone, tablet, computer, and streaming device logged into your account. Click the X next to any device you no longer use, and Hulu will sign out that device the next time it tries to connect to the internet.

This is different from changing your password. Changing your password does not automatically sign out old devices — they stay logged in until they try to refresh their connection or until you manually remove them from the device list. If you think someone has unauthorized access to your account, change your password first, then remove their device from the list.

What to do if you cannot remember your current password

Go to the Hulu sign-in page and click "Forgot password?" below the password field. Hulu will send a reset link to the email address on your account. Open that email, click the link, and you will be taken to a page where you can create a new password without entering the old one. The reset link expires after a few hours, so do this soon after you request it.

If you do not have access to the email address on your account — because you no longer use that email, it was hacked, or you straightforward cannot remember which email you used — contact Hulu support through the Help Center on their website. You will need to answer security questions or provide other proof that you own the account. This process takes longer than a password reset, sometimes a few days, so try the email reset first if you can.

Why Hulu asks for your current password when you change it

Asking for your current password before letting you set a new one is a security check. It confirms that the person changing the password is actually you, not someone who gained temporary access to your device or account. If an attacker somehow logs into your Hulu account but does not know your password, they cannot lock you out by changing it — they would need the old password to do that.

This protection has limits. If someone has access to your email account, they can use "Forgot password" to reset your Hulu password without knowing the old one. That is why protecting your email password is just as important as protecting your Hulu password. If your email is compromised, change that password first, then change your Hulu password.

How often you should change your Hulu password

You do not need to change your password on a schedule just because time has passed. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another service that was hacked, if you shared your account with someone you no longer trust, or if you have not changed it in several years and want a fresh start.

If Hulu sends you an email saying your account was compromised or asking you to change your password, do it right away. Do the same if you notice unfamiliar activity — charges you did not make, profiles you did not create, or sign-in notifications from places you were not. Change your password, remove unknown devices from your device list, and consider changing your email password too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Hulu password on the app instead of a web browser?

The Hulu app on phones and tablets does not have a password change option. You must use a web browser on a computer or phone to reach Account settings. Open Hulu.com, sign in, click your account menu in the top right, and select "Account" to find the password change option.

What happens to my family members' profiles if I change my password?

Changing your account password does not affect other profiles on your account. Family members can keep using their own profiles and passwords without interruption. If you want to remove someone's access entirely, you can delete their profile from Account settings, or you can remove their device from the device list if they are watching on a specific phone or TV.

Do I need to change my password if I change my email address on Hulu?

No. Your password and email address are separate. You can change your email without touching your password, and vice versa. However, if someone else now has access to your old email address, consider changing your password as a precaution, since they could use "Forgot password" to reset it.

How long does it take for a new Hulu password to work everywhere?

Your new password works when ready on the device where you changed it. On other devices where you are already logged in, you stay signed in until you sign out or until that device tries to refresh its connection — which can take hours or days depending on the device. If you want to force the change everywhere at once, use "Sign out everywhere" in Account settings.