Change your Disney+ password from the account settings page

Log into Disney+ on a web browser, go to your account settings, and select the password option. You will enter your current password once, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches. The change takes effect when ready across all your devices — you will stay logged in on the device you used to make the change, but other devices will ask for your new password the next time the app refreshes or you try to play something.

If you cannot remember your current password, Disney+ will let you reset it without logging in first. Go to the Disney+ login page, click "Forgot password," enter the email address on your account, and follow the link Disney sends you. You can set a new password from that link without needing the old one.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your Disney+ password through account settings on a web browser, not through the mobile app.
  • Your new password takes effect right away, and other devices will prompt you to log in again with the new password.
  • If you forget your current password, use the "Forgot password" link on the login page to reset it by email.
  • A strong password includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, and should not be the same as passwords you use elsewhere.

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

Open a web browser and go to disneyplus.com. Click the profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account." On the account page, look for "Password" in the left menu and click it. Enter your current password in the first box, then type your new password in the second box and again in the third box to confirm. Click "Save" when you are done.

Disney+ will show a confirmation message that your password has been changed. You can close the page and return to watching. If you see an error message, make sure your new password is at least 6 characters long and does not match your old one.

What happens on your other devices after you change your password

Devices you use to watch Disney+ will not automatically log you out when you change your password. However, the next time the app needs to refresh your login — usually within a few hours, or when you try to play a video — it will ask you to enter your new password. You will need to log in again on phones, tablets, smart TVs, and streaming devices like Roku or Fire Stick.

The device you used to change the password will stay logged in without interruption. This is helpful if you changed your password on your laptop but watch Disney+ mostly on your TV — you can change the password on the laptop and your TV will ask for the new one the next time you use it.

Resetting your password if you forgot it

Go to disneyplus.com and click "Log In." On the login page, click "Forgot password?" Enter the email address connected to your Disney+ account. Disney will send you a link to that email address. Open the email, click the link, and you will see a page where you can create a new password. Type your new password twice to confirm it, then click "Save password."

The link in the email works for 24 hours. If you do not use it within that time, go back to the "Forgot password?" page and request a new link. After you set a new password, you can log into Disney+ with your email address and the new password on any device.

Creating a password that is hard to guess

A strong password uses a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. For example, "BlueMouse42!" is stronger than "bluemouse" because it includes capital letters, a number, and a punctuation mark. Avoid using words from the dictionary or information someone might know about you, like a birthday or pet name.

Do not use the same password for Disney+ that you use for other accounts like email, banking, or social media. If someone guesses or steals one password, they should not be able to access all your accounts. A password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password can store different passwords for each service so you do not have to remember them all.

Troubleshooting password change problems

If you see a message that your password is too weak, Disney+ requires at least 6 characters. Try adding a number or symbol to make it longer and more complex. If you get an error saying the password is the same as your old one, choose something completely different — Disney+ will not let you reuse a recent password.

If you changed your password but still cannot log in on a device, try logging out completely and logging back in with your new password. On most apps, you can find a "Log Out" or "Sign Out" option in the settings menu. Close the app completely, reopen it, and enter your email address and new password. If the problem continues, restart the device itself — turn it off for 30 seconds, then turn it back on and try again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Disney+ password on my phone or tablet?

The Disney+ app on phones and tablets does not have a password change option. You must use a web browser on a computer to change your password. After you change it on a computer, log out of the app on your phone, close it completely, and log back in with your new password.

Will changing my password log me out of Disney+ on all my devices?

No. You will stay logged in on the device you used to change the password. Other devices will ask for your new password the next time the app refreshes or you try to play something, which usually happens within a few hours. You do not need to do anything — just enter your new password when prompted.

What if I share my Disney+ account with family members?

When you change your password, everyone who uses the account will need to log in again with the new password on their devices. If you want to remove one person's access without changing the password for everyone, Disney+ lets you manage profiles and devices separately in your account settings.

How long does it take for a password change to take effect?

Your new password works when ready on the device where you changed it. Other devices will recognize the change within a few hours, or as soon as they try to refresh your login. You do not need to wait or restart anything — the change happens automatically in the background.