Change your password from any device in three steps

Open Netflix on any web browser or the Netflix app, sign in with your current email and password, then go to your account settings and select "Change password." Netflix will ask you to enter your current password once more, then type your new password twice to confirm it. The change takes effect when ready across all your devices.

You do not need to sign out of Netflix on your other devices — Netflix handles the update automatically. If you are changing your password because you think someone else has access to your account, you may want to sign out of all devices separately after changing the password, which is a different process covered below.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Netflix password from a web browser or the Netflix app by going to Account Settings and selecting Change Password.
  • Netflix requires you to enter your current password before you can create a new one, so you must remember your old password to make this change.
  • If you cannot remember your current password, use the "Forgot password" link on the Netflix sign-in page instead of trying to change it from your account.
  • Changing your password does not automatically sign you out on other devices, but you can manually sign out of all devices from the same Account Settings menu.
  • A strong password for Netflix should be at least 8 characters long and include a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

Change your password on a web browser

Go to netflix.com in any web browser and sign in if you are not already signed in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner — it looks like a circle with your profile picture or initial inside it. A dropdown menu will appear with several options.

Click "Account" from this menu. You will be taken to your account page, which shows your email, subscription plan, and other settings. Look for a section labeled "Password" or "Change password" — on most accounts this appears in the middle of the page under "Settings." Click the "Change password" button or link next to it.

Netflix will ask you to enter your current password first. Type it in the field labeled "Current password," then type your new password in the field labeled "New password." Type the same new password again in the field labeled "Confirm new password" to make sure you did not make a typo. Click "Save" or "Change password" at the bottom of the form. You will see a confirmation message that your password has been changed.

Change your password on the Netflix app

Open the Netflix app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device and sign in if needed. On most devices, tap or click the menu icon — usually three horizontal lines in the top left or top right corner. Scroll down until you see "Account" or "Settings" and tap it.

Look for "Change password" or "Password" in the menu that appears. The exact location varies slightly depending on your device, but it is usually grouped with other security settings. Tap "Change password" to open the password change form.

Enter your current password in the first field, then type your new password twice in the fields below. Tap "Save" or "Confirm" to complete the change. You will see a message confirming that your password has been updated.

What to do if you forgot your current password

If you cannot remember your current password, you cannot use the "Change password" option because Netflix requires you to enter the old password first. Instead, go to the Netflix sign-in page and look for a link that says "Forgot password?" or "Need help signing in?" Click this link.

Netflix will ask you to enter the email address associated with your account. Type it in and click "Next." Netflix will send a password reset link to that email address. Open your email, find the message from Netflix, and click the link inside it. This link will take you to a page where you can create a new password without entering the old one.

If you do not see the email from Netflix in your inbox, check your spam or junk folder — sometimes password reset emails end up there by mistake. If you still cannot find it after waiting a few minutes, you can request a new reset link from the Netflix sign-in page.

Sign out of all devices after changing your password

If you changed your password because you think someone else has access to your account, changing the password alone does not sign them out. Netflix does not automatically log out other devices when you change your password. You need to manually sign out of all devices to remove anyone who was already signed in.

Go to your account settings on a web browser (the same place where you changed your password). Scroll down until you see a section called "Sign out of all devices" or "Where you are watching." Click the button that says "Sign out of all devices" or "Sign out everywhere." Netflix will ask you to confirm — click "Sign out" again to proceed.

This action signs you out on every device that was signed into your account, including the device you are using right now. You will need to sign back in on any device you want to use Netflix on. This is the only way to remove someone who was already signed in before you changed your password.

Create a strong new password

When you choose a new password, make it something that would be difficult for someone else to guess. Netflix requires passwords to be at least 8 characters long. A strong password includes a mix of uppercase letters (A–Z), lowercase letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and symbols like ! @ # $ % or &.

Do not use information that is straightforward to find out about you, such as your birth date, the name of a family member, or your address. Do not reuse a password you have used for other accounts, especially if you use the same email address on multiple websites. If you have trouble remembering a complex password, consider using a password manager — a tool that stores passwords securely and fills them in automatically when you sign in.

Write down your new password somewhere safe if you need to, or store it in a password manager. Avoid texting it to yourself or emailing it, since those messages can be intercepted. Once you have created a strong password and signed out of all devices, your account is much more find.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to sign in again on all my devices after changing my password?

No. Changing your password does not sign you out automatically. You can keep watching on all your devices without signing in again. However, if you are concerned about unauthorized access, you should manually sign out of all devices from your account settings, which will require you to sign back in on the devices you use.

Can I change my Netflix password on a smart TV or streaming device?

Yes, you can change your password on most smart TVs and streaming devices through the Netflix app. Open the app, go to the menu, find Account or Settings, and look for Change Password. If your device does not have this option, you can change your password on a web browser or phone instead, and the change will take effect on your TV automatically.

What should I do if I see "Current password is incorrect" when I try to change it?

Double-check that you typed your current password correctly — passwords are case-sensitive, meaning uppercase and lowercase letters are different. If you are sure you typed it right and it still does not work, use the "Forgot password" link on the Netflix sign-in page to reset your password instead.

How often should I change my Netflix password?

There is no set rule for how often to change your password. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another website that was hacked, or if you shared your account with someone you no longer want to have access. Otherwise, once a year is a reasonable practice for accounts you care about.