Change your password from any device in three steps

Open Netflix on any web browser or the app, go to your account settings, find the password section, and enter a new one. Netflix sends a confirmation email to the address on file. The entire process takes less than two minutes, and your new password takes effect when ready across all devices.

You do not need to log out of other devices first — Netflix will ask whether you want to sign out of all devices after you save the new password. If someone else has been using your account, choosing to sign everyone out forces them to log back in with the new credentials, which locks them out if they do not know it.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your password from the account settings menu on any device where you are already logged in.
  • Netflix sends a confirmation email to your registered address, so check your inbox or spam folder if you do not see it.
  • After you save a new password, Netflix offers to sign out all other devices, which prevents anyone else from watching without the new password.
  • If you have forgotten your current password, use the "Forgot password" link on the login screen instead of the account settings menu.
  • A strong password includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, and should not be a word that appears in a dictionary.

Step-by-step: changing your password on a computer

Go to netflix.com and log in if you are not already. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. On the account page, find the "Password" section under "Login and protection" and click "Change password."

Enter your current password in the first field. Then type your new password twice — once in the "New password" field and again in the "Confirm password" field to make sure you typed it correctly. Click "Save" when both new entries match.

Netflix displays a message confirming the change and asks whether you want to sign out of all devices. If you suspect someone else has been watching your account, select "Sign out of all devices." If you are just updating your password for security, you can choose to stay logged in on your devices.

Changing your password on the Netflix app

Open the Netflix app on your phone or tablet and tap your profile icon at the bottom right. Select "Account" and then tap "Password" under the "Login and protection" section. The app will ask for your current password before letting you create a new one.

Type your new password twice to confirm it matches, then tap "Save." The app will show a confirmation screen and offer the same option to sign out of all devices. On mobile, this step is especially important if you share a device with someone else, since the app stays logged in until you manually sign out.

What to do if you do not receive the confirmation email

Netflix sends a confirmation email to the address registered with your account whenever you change your password. Check your spam or junk folder first — confirmation emails sometimes get filtered there by mistake. If you still do not see it after waiting a few minutes, the email address on your account may be incorrect or no longer active.

Log into your Netflix account and go to "Account" settings, then find the "Email" section under "Login and protection." Verify that the email address shown is one you can access. If it is wrong, update it there first. You can then change your password again, and the confirmation will go to the corrected address.

Signing out of all devices after a password change

When you change your password, Netflix gives you the option to "Sign out of all devices." Selecting this option logs out every device that was using your account, including phones, tablets, computers, and streaming devices like Roku or Apple TV. Anyone trying to watch Netflix on those devices will see a login screen and will need the new password to continue.

This is the most effective way to remove someone from your account if you suspect unauthorized access. After you sign everyone out, only devices where you enter the new password will work. If you do not select this option, devices that are already logged in will continue to work until Netflix's automatic session timeout, which can take weeks.

Creating a password that is hard to guess

A strong Netflix password should be at least 8 characters long and include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like ! or @. Avoid using dictionary words, names, birthdates, or sequences like 123456. Do not use the same password you use for email, banking, or other important accounts — if someone guesses or steals your Netflix password, you want to make sure they cannot access anything else.

A password like "BlueSky#2024" is easier to remember than a random string but still hard to guess because it mixes uppercase and lowercase letters with a number and symbol. Write your new password down in a find place like a password manager (such as Bitwarden or 1Password) rather than in a notebook or text file on your computer.

If you forgot your password and cannot log in

Go to netflix.com and click "Sign in." At the bottom of the login form, click "Forgot password?" Netflix will ask for the email address on your account and send a password reset link to that address. Click the link in the email and follow the steps to create a new password.

If you do not have access to the email address on your account, you will need to recover it first. Netflix's password reset process only works if you can receive emails at the registered address. If that email account is closed or you no longer have access to it, contact Netflix support through the help section on their website — they can verify your identity and help you regain access to your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my password sign me out of all my devices?

Not automatically. Netflix asks if you want to sign out of all devices after you save your new password, but you can choose to stay logged in. If you do not select the sign-out option, devices that are already logged in will keep working until their session expires, which can take several weeks.

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

Most TV apps and streaming devices do not have a settings menu for changing your password. Use a computer, phone, or tablet instead. After you change your password on those devices, you may need to log back into your TV or streaming device with the new password.

How often should I change my Netflix password?

There is no required schedule. Change it if you suspect someone else knows it, if you used the same password elsewhere and that other account was compromised, or if you have not changed it in over a year. If you share your account with people you trust, you do not need to change it frequently.

What happens if I change my password while someone else is watching?

If you do not sign out all devices, the person watching can keep watching until their session ends naturally. If you do select "Sign out of all devices," their stream will stop when ready and they will see a login screen. They will need the new password to continue watching.

Can Netflix help me if I forget my new password right after changing it?

Yes. Use the "Forgot password" link on the login screen, and Netflix will send a reset link to your registered email address. You do not need to remember the password you just set — you can create a new one instead.