Delete a Hulu profile in three steps
To delete a profile in Hulu, go to your Account settings, find the Profiles section, select the profile you want to remove, and choose Delete. The process takes about two minutes and permanently removes that profile's watch history, saved shows, and personalized recommendations. You cannot undo a deletion, so make sure you want the profile gone before you confirm.
You need to be signed in as the account owner or an admin profile to delete any profile. If you are a regular user profile, you will not see the delete option — only the account owner can remove profiles. Hulu requires at least one profile to remain active on every account, so you cannot delete your last remaining profile.
Key Takeaways
- Only the account owner or an admin profile can delete a profile; regular user profiles cannot delete themselves.
- Deleting a profile removes all its watch history, saved shows, and recommendations permanently and cannot be reversed.
- Every Hulu account must have at least one profile active, so you cannot delete your only profile.
- The deletion process works the same way on the Hulu website, mobile app, and streaming devices like Roku or Fire TV.
Delete a profile on the Hulu website or app
Open Hulu and sign in with the account owner's email and password. Look for your profile icon or name in the top right corner of the screen (on the website) or in the menu (on the mobile app), then select Account or Settings.
Find the Profiles section in your account menu. You will see a list of all profiles on your account with their names and icons. Click or tap on the profile you want to delete, then look for a Delete or Remove option. Hulu will ask you to confirm — select Delete Profile again to finish. The profile disappears when ready.
Delete a profile on a streaming device
If you watch Hulu on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or another streaming device, the steps are similar but the menu layout differs slightly. Open the Hulu app, go to your profile icon, and select Settings or Account.
Navigate to Profiles and select the profile you want to remove. Choose Delete or Remove, then confirm your choice. The profile will be gone from that device and from your entire account. You do not need to delete it separately on other devices — removing it once removes it everywhere.
What happens when you delete a profile
Deleting a profile erases everything tied to it: watch history, saved shows, watchlist items, and all personalized recommendations based on that profile's viewing. If someone in your household was using that profile, they will no longer see their shows or recommendations when they log in.
The profile name and icon disappear from the profile selection screen. If you later want to create a profile with the same name, you can, but it will start completely fresh with no history or saved content. The account owner can always create new profiles later if needed.
When you cannot delete a profile
Hulu will not let you delete a profile if it is the only profile on your account. Every account must have at least one active profile. If you want to remove all traces of a profile, you would need to create a new profile first, then delete the old one.
If you are not the account owner, you cannot delete any profile, including your own. Only the person who created the account or an admin profile can remove profiles. If you want your profile deleted, ask the account owner to do it for you.
Reasons to delete a profile
People delete profiles for different reasons. A household member may have moved out and no longer needs access. A child may have grown up and no longer watches on a kids profile. You might want to clean up old test profiles or remove a profile created for someone who is no longer part of your household.
Deleting a profile also removes its watch history from your account's shared recommendations, which can be useful if you want to separate viewing habits or clean up suggestions that no longer match what your household watches. It does not affect other profiles or the main account settings.
Create a new profile if you delete by mistake
If you delete a profile and realize you made a mistake, you cannot recover it. The watch history and saved shows are gone permanently. However, you can create a new profile with the same name or a different name at any time.
To create a new profile, go back to your Account settings, find the Profiles section, and select Add Profile or Create Profile. Choose a name, select an icon, and decide whether it should be a kids profile or an adult profile. The new profile will start with no history or saved content, but you can begin using it when ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete my profile if I am the account owner?
You can delete any profile except the last one on your account. If you are the account owner and want to delete your own profile, you must first create a new profile to keep the account active. Then you can delete the original profile.
Will deleting a profile affect other people's profiles on the same account?
No. Deleting one profile does not change any other profile's watch history, saved shows, or recommendations. Each profile is separate. The only exception is if your account uses shared recommendations across all profiles — removing a profile stops its viewing from influencing those shared suggestions.
Can I recover a deleted profile or its watch history?
No. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Hulu does not keep backups of deleted profiles. If you need that profile's information, you cannot get it back after deletion.
Do I need to delete a profile if someone moves out of my house?
You do not have to, but you may want to. Deleting their profile removes their watch history from your account and stops their viewing from affecting recommendations. You can also straightforward leave the profile there if you think they might use the account again later.
What is the difference between a kids profile and a regular profile?
A kids profile restricts content to child-appropriate shows and movies, and parents can set viewing time limits. A regular profile has access to all content your account allows. You choose the profile type when you create it, and you can delete either type the same way.