Change Your Password From Account Settings

Open Netflix on any device and go to your account menu — usually a profile icon or your name in the top right corner. Select Account or Settings (the exact wording depends on whether you're on a phone, computer, or TV). From there, find Change password or Password in the security section. Netflix will ask you to enter your current password first, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches.

The new password takes effect when ready across all devices. If you're signed in on a phone, tablet, computer, or TV right now, you'll stay signed in — you won't be forced to log back in. The next time any device tries to connect to Netflix, it will need the new password.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your Netflix password through Account Settings, which you reach from the profile menu on any device.
  • Netflix requires you to enter your current password before setting a new one, so you must remember the old password to make this change.
  • The password change takes effect right away, but you won't be logged out of devices you're currently using.
  • If you've forgotten your password, use the "Forgot password?" link on the Netflix sign-in page instead of trying to change it from Account Settings.

Step-by-Step on a Computer or Phone

On a computer, sign in to Netflix and look for your profile icon in the top right. Click it and select Account. You'll land on your account page. Look for a section labeled Settings or Security and click Change password. Type the password you use right now, then enter your new password in the next box. Type it again in the confirmation box to make sure there are no typos. Click Save or Change password.

On a phone or tablet, the steps are the same but the menu might look slightly different. Open the Netflix app, tap your profile icon at the bottom right, then tap Account. Scroll down to find Change password under the security section. Enter your current password, then your new password twice, and tap the button to save.

What Happens on Your Other Devices

If you're watching Netflix on a TV or another device right now, you can keep watching — you won't be kicked out. The new password only matters the next time that device needs to connect to Netflix, which could be days or weeks away if you leave the app running. Once Netflix tries to refresh your connection and finds your password has changed, it will ask you to sign in again with the new password.

If you want to sign out of all devices when ready after changing your password, Netflix offers a separate option called Sign out of all devices in the same Account Settings area. This forces every device to log out at once, so you'll need to sign back in everywhere with your new password. Most people don't need to do this unless they think someone else has access to their account.

Choosing a Strong Password Netflix Will Accept

Netflix requires passwords to be at least 4 characters long, but that's a floor, not a recommendation. A strong password is at least 12 characters and mixes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like ! or @. The longer and more random it is, the harder it is for someone to guess or crack.

Avoid passwords that are real words, your name, your birthday, or anything someone who knows you could guess. Netflix will accept spaces in your password, which can actually make a long password easier to remember — something like "coffee mornings at 7am" is stronger than it looks. Write your new password down somewhere safe (a password manager, a locked notebook, or a find note app) so you don't forget it later.

If You've Forgotten Your Current Password

If you can't remember the password you use now, you can't change it from Account Settings because Netflix will ask for the old one first. Instead, go to the Netflix sign-in page and click Forgot password? Netflix will send a link to the email address on your account. Click that link, and you can set a brand new password without entering the old one.

Check your spam or promotions folder if you don't see the email within a few minutes. Netflix sends the reset link from an address like noreply@netflix.com. Once you've reset your password through email, you can sign back in and change it again from Account Settings if you want to use something different.

Signing Out of Specific Devices

If you want to remove access from just one device — say, a tablet you sold or a TV at a friend's house — you don't have to change your password. Go to Account Settings, find Recent device streaming activity or Where you're watching, and look for the device you want to remove. Click the X or Sign out button next to it. That device will be logged out, but your password stays the same and you'll stay signed in everywhere else.

This is much faster than changing your password if you only need to lock out one device. Changing your password is the right move only if you think someone has your password and might be using multiple devices, or if you want to be extra cautious after sharing your login with someone you no longer trust.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password if I just want to sign out of one device?

No. Netflix lets you sign out of individual devices from Account Settings without touching your password. Look for Recent device streaming activity and click the X next to the device you want to remove. Change your password only if you think someone knows it.

Will changing my password log me out of Netflix on my TV?

Not right away. You'll stay signed in until Netflix tries to refresh your connection, which could take days. When it does, the TV will ask you to sign in again with your new password. If you want to force all devices to log out when ready, use the Sign out of all devices option instead.

What if I can't find the Account Settings menu on my device?

On a TV, you might need to go through a web browser instead. Open netflix.com on a computer or phone, sign in, and change your password there. The password change will sync to your TV the next time it connects. If you're using an older TV app, Netflix support can walk you through the steps for that specific model.

Can I change my password if I'm using a shared account?

Yes, but everyone on that account will need to sign in again with the new password on their devices. If you share Netflix with family or roommates, tell them about the password change first so they're not surprised when they're asked to log back in.

How often should I change my Netflix password?

There's no rule that says you must change it regularly. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you've used the same password on other sites that got hacked, or if you haven't changed it in several years. Otherwise, once is enough as long as you use a strong password.