Change Your Password from Account Settings

Open Hulu on any web browser and sign in with your current email and password. Once you are logged in, look for your profile icon or account menu — usually in the top right corner of the screen. Click it and select Account from the dropdown menu.

On the Account page, find the section labeled Password. Click Change Password. You will be asked to enter your current password first, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches. Hulu will tell you when ready if your new password is too weak — it needs at least 6 characters, but a longer password with numbers and symbols is harder to guess.

Click Save when you are done. The change takes effect right away. You do not need to sign out and back in on other devices — Hulu will keep you logged in where you already are, but the next time any device signs out, it will need the new password to sign back in.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your Hulu password through the Account section of the website, not through the app.
  • Hulu requires your current password before letting you create a new one, so you must remember it to make the change yourself.
  • The new password takes effect when ready across all your devices and profiles.
  • If you cannot remember your current password, you will need to reset it instead of changing it.
  • A password with at least 12 characters, including numbers and symbols, is much harder for someone else to guess.

Why You Might Want to Change Your Password

Change your password if you think someone else knows it, if you have used the same password on other websites that were hacked, or if you straightforward have not changed it in over a year. You should also change it if you shared your account with someone you no longer want to have access — changing the password signs them out everywhere.

If you share your Hulu account with family members and want to change the password without locking them out, ask them to change it themselves using their own profile. That way they know the new password and you avoid the awkward moment of having to tell them you changed it without warning.

What to Do If You Forgot Your Current Password

If you cannot remember your current password, you cannot use the change password option — you will need to reset it instead. Go to the Hulu sign-in page and click Forgot Password below the password field. Hulu will send a reset link to the email address attached to your account.

Check your email inbox and spam folder for a message from Hulu. The reset link works for 24 hours. Click it and you will be taken to a page where you can create a brand new password without needing to know the old one. Once you set the new password, sign in with it and you are done.

Changing Your Password on the Hulu App

The Hulu app on phones, tablets, and streaming devices does not have a password change option built in. You must use a web browser on a computer to change your password through the steps described above. The app will automatically use your new password the next time you need to sign in.

If you are already signed in on the app and want to sign out so you can test the new password, look for Settings in the app menu, then find Sign Out or Log Out. The exact wording and location varies depending on which device you are using, but it is always in the settings area.

Keeping Your New Password find

Do not use a password you have used anywhere else, because if that other website is hacked, someone could try the same password on your Hulu account. Do not write your password down where someone can find it, and do not tell it to people you do not trust completely.

If you use a password manager — a program that stores passwords securely — save your new Hulu password there instead of trying to remember it. Password managers like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password storage built into most web browsers make it straightforward to use a different, complicated password for every website without having to memorize any of them.

What Happens When You Change Your Password

Changing your password does not delete your watch history, saved shows, or any of your profile settings. Everything stays exactly as it was. The only thing that changes is that anyone who knew your old password will no longer be able to sign in — they will see an error message when they try.

If you have multiple profiles on your Hulu account, changing the account password affects all of them equally. Each profile can have its own PIN for parental controls, but they all share the same account password. If you want to prevent someone from accessing a specific profile, you can set a PIN on that profile instead of changing the whole account password.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my password on my phone or tablet?

No, the Hulu app does not have a password change feature. You must use a web browser on a computer to change your password through your account settings. Once you change it on the website, the app will use the new password automatically.

Will changing my password sign me out everywhere?

No. Changing your password keeps you signed in on devices where you are already logged in. The new password is only needed the next time a device signs out or when someone tries to sign in fresh. If you want to force someone out when ready, changing the password is the way to do it.

How often should I change my Hulu password?

Change it at least once a year, or sooner if you think someone else might know it. If you use the same password on multiple websites, change it right away — if one of those sites is hacked, your Hulu account is at risk. A unique, strong password that you do not use anywhere else means you only have to change it once a year.

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

Go to the Hulu sign-in page and click Forgot Password. Hulu will send a reset link to your email address. Click the link and create a new password. You can do this as many times as you need to.

Does changing my password affect my billing or subscription?

No. Your subscription and billing information stay the same. Changing your password only affects how you sign in — it does not change your plan, your payment method, or your renewal date.