Change your password from account settings on any device

Open Netflix on any web browser or the Netflix app, sign in to your account, and go to your account settings. Select Change password from the security section. Enter your current password, then type your new password twice to confirm it. Netflix will send you a confirmation email, and your new password takes effect when ready.

You do not need to sign out of other devices or restart the app after changing your password. Your existing sessions stay active. If you want to sign out everywhere at once — for example, if you think someone else knows your old password — Netflix has a separate option for that in the same security menu.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to account settings, find the security section, and select Change password to update it from any device.
  • You must enter your current password before Netflix will let you create a new one.
  • Your new password works right away, but you stay signed in on devices you were already using.
  • If you forget your password, use the "Forgot password" link on the sign-in screen to reset it by email.
  • Netflix can sign you out of all devices at once if you think your account has been compromised.

Where to find the password option on your device

On a computer, go to netflix.com, sign in, and click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select Account from the dropdown menu. Under the "Security" section, you will see Change password listed with your email address. Click it to start.

On the Netflix app for phone or tablet, tap the profile icon (usually in the bottom right), then tap Account. Scroll down to find Change password in the security settings. The steps are the same as on a computer — you enter your current password, then your new password twice.

On a smart TV or streaming device, you cannot change your password directly from the app. Use a phone, tablet, or computer instead, then sign back into the TV app with your new password if Netflix asks you to.

What to do if you forget your current password

If you cannot remember your current password, you cannot use the Change password option. Instead, go to the Netflix sign-in page and click Forgot password? below the password field. Netflix will send a reset link to the email address on your account. Click the link in that email to create a new password without needing the old one.

The reset email arrives within a few minutes. Check your spam or promotions folder if you do not see it in your inbox. Once you reset your password through email, you can sign in with the new one on any device.

Sign out of all devices at once if your account feels unsafe

If you think someone else has access to your Netflix account, you can sign out everywhere when ready without changing your password first. Go to account settings, find Sign out all devices in the security section, and confirm. This ends every active session except the one you are currently using.

After you sign out all devices, change your password right away. This combination — signing out everywhere, then changing the password — makes sure that anyone using your old password cannot sign back in. They will need the new password to access your account.

Create a strong password Netflix will accept

Netflix requires passwords to be at least 4 characters long, but a strong password is much longer. Use a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like ! or # to make it harder to guess. Avoid using your name, email address, or common words that appear in the dictionary.

If Netflix rejects your password, it usually means you used a character it does not allow, or the password is too short. Try adding numbers or symbols, or make it longer. Netflix will tell you if there is a specific problem with what you typed.

What happens after you change your password

Your new password takes effect when ready on Netflix's servers. You stay signed in on the device you used to change it. On other devices where you were already signed in — like a tablet or smart TV — you can keep watching without signing in again.

The next time Netflix asks you to sign in on any device, use your new password. This might happen after a few weeks of inactivity, after you clear the app's cache, or after a Netflix update. You will not be forced to sign in right away just because you changed your password.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to sign out of Netflix on all my devices after changing my password?

No. Your existing sessions stay active, so you can keep watching on any device you were already signed into. You only need to enter your new password the next time Netflix asks you to sign in on a particular device.

Can I change my Netflix password from the TV app?

No. You must use a computer, phone, or tablet to change your password. Once you have changed it, sign back into your TV app with the new password if the app prompts you to.

What if I change my password and then forget the new one?

Use the "Forgot password?" link on the Netflix sign-in page. Netflix will email you a reset link, and you can create another new password without knowing the previous one.

Will changing my password affect my Netflix subscription or billing?

No. Changing your password only affects how you sign in. Your subscription, payment method, and viewing history all stay the same.

How often should I change my Netflix password?

Netflix does not require you to change your password on any schedule. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you use the same password on other sites, or if you have not changed it in several years.