Change Your Password From Account Settings

Open Hulu on any web browser, sign in with your current email and password, and go to your account menu in the top right corner. Click Account, then select Change password under the Password section. Enter your current password once, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches. Click Change password to save.

The new password takes effect when ready. You'll stay signed in on that device, but you may need to sign in again on phones, tablets, or other computers you use. Hulu doesn't send a confirmation email when you change your password — the change is complete as soon as you see the confirmation message on screen.

This method works only if you originally signed up with an email address and password. If you signed up through Apple, Google, Facebook, or Amazon, you won't see this option because those accounts use your third-party sign-in instead.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your Hulu password through Account Settings on the Hulu website, not through the app.
  • You must know your current password to change it — Hulu requires you to enter it before setting a new one.
  • The change takes effect right away, but you may need to sign in again on other devices.
  • If you don't remember your current password, use the "Forgot password" link on the sign-in page instead of Account Settings.
  • If you signed up through a third-party service like Google or Apple, you'll need to disconnect that account first before you can set a Hulu password.

Why You Might Not See the Password Option

If you signed up through a third-party service — Apple, Google, Facebook, or Amazon — you won't see a password change option in Account Settings. These accounts use the sign-in method you chose at signup, not a Hulu password.

To change how you sign in, go to Account and look for Sign-in and security. From there you can disconnect the third-party account and set up a Hulu password instead. This takes a few minutes and gives you a password you control directly. After you disconnect, you'll be able to use the standard password change process described above.

What Happens on Devices You're Already Signed Into

When you change your password, you stay signed in on the device where you made the change. On phones, tablets, smart TVs, and other computers, you'll remain signed in until you sign out or until Hulu signs you out automatically — which can take days or weeks depending on the device.

If you want to sign out everywhere when ready (for example, if someone else knows your old password), go to Account Settings, find Sign out everywhere, and click it. This forces you to sign in again on every device. You'll need to do this from a web browser, not the app.

Choosing a Strong New Password

Hulu requires passwords to be at least 6 characters long, but a stronger password uses at least 12 characters and mixes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. A password like "BlueSky#2024Garden" is much harder to guess than "password123".

Avoid using the same password across multiple accounts. If someone breaks into one service, they can use that password to access your other accounts. A password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your phone can store different passwords for each service so you don't have to remember them.

If You Forgot Your Current Password

Go to the Hulu sign-in page and click Forgot password. Enter the email address on your account. Hulu sends a link to that email — click it within 24 hours to set a new password. You don't need to know your old password to use this method.

Check your spam or promotions folder if you don't see the email in your inbox. The email comes from "noreply@hulu.com". If you still don't receive it after 10 minutes, try requesting another link. This route is faster than contacting Hulu support if you've lost access to your password.

Changing the Email Address on Your Account

If you want to change which email address you use to sign in, go to Account and select Change email under the Email section. Enter your current password, then type the new email address. Hulu sends a confirmation link to the new address — click it to complete the change.

Until you confirm the new email, you can still sign in with the old one. Once you confirm, the old email no longer works for signing in. Make sure you have access to the new email address before you start this process, since you'll need to click the confirmation link within 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password if I think someone else knows it?

Yes. Change your password right away, then go to Account Settings and click Sign out everywhere to force sign-out on all devices. This prevents anyone with your old password from watching your account.

Will changing my password affect my family plan or shared account?

No. Other people on your account can still sign in with their own profiles. Changing your password only affects the account owner's sign-in — it doesn't change anyone else's access or profiles.

How often should I change my Hulu password?

Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you use the same password on multiple services, or if you haven't changed it in over a year. You don't need to change it more often than that unless you have a specific reason.

Can I change my password on the Hulu app instead of the website?

No. The password change option only appears on the Hulu website. Open a web browser, sign in to Hulu.com, and go to Account Settings to change your password.