You cannot retrieve your actual password, but you can reset it in minutes
Hulu does not show you your password once it is set — that is by design, for security. If you have forgotten it, you cannot look it up anywhere. Instead, you reset it by requesting a temporary link that Hulu sends to your email address. The reset takes about five minutes and works whether you remember your username or not.
The process is the same on any device: phone, tablet, or computer. You do not need to be logged in. You only need access to the email address connected to your Hulu account.
Key Takeaways
- Go to hulu.com/password-reset or click "Forgot password?" on the Hulu login page to start the reset.
- Enter the email address tied to your Hulu account, and Hulu sends a reset link to that inbox within a few minutes.
- Click the link in the email, create a new password, and log in when ready — the link expires after a set time.
- If you do not see the email, check your spam or promotions folder, or wait a few minutes and request a new link.
- If you cannot access the email address on your account, contact Hulu support to verify your identity and change the email first.
Step-by-step: resetting your password on a computer or phone
Open a web browser and go to hulu.com/password-reset. You can also go to hulu.com, click "Log In" at the top right, and then click "Forgot password?" below the password field. Either route takes you to the same reset page.
Type the email address connected to your Hulu account into the box. If you are not sure which email you used, try the one you remember first — if it is wrong, Hulu will tell you. Click the button to send the reset link.
Check the inbox of that email address. Hulu usually sends the link within a few minutes. Open the email from Hulu and click the reset link. It takes you to a page where you create a new password. Type a password you have not used before, confirm it, and click the button to save it.
You are now logged out of Hulu. Go back to hulu.com, click "Log In," and enter your email and your new password. You should be in your account within seconds.
What to do if the reset email does not arrive
Check your spam folder, your promotions folder, and any other filtered folders in your email. Hulu's reset emails sometimes land there by mistake. If you find it, click the link and reset your password as normal.
If the email is not in any folder, go back to hulu.com/password-reset and request a new link. Wait at least five minutes before requesting again — Hulu may be slow to send, not absent. You can request as many links as you need.
If you still do not receive anything after three requests and a 15-minute wait, the email address on your account may be wrong or unreachable. Move to the next section.
If you cannot access the email on your account
Contact Hulu support through the Hulu website. Go to hulu.com, scroll to the bottom, and click "Help." From there, click "Contact Us." You can chat with support, request a callback, or send a message. Tell them you cannot access the email address on your account and need to change it.
Hulu will ask you to verify your identity — usually by answering security questions or providing the last four digits of a payment method on file. Once verified, they can update the email address to one you can access. After that, use the password reset process above with your new email.
This step takes longer than a self-service reset, usually 24 to 48 hours, so plan ahead if you need to log in soon.
How to avoid forgetting your password in the future
Use your browser's password manager to save your Hulu login. Most browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — offer built-in password storage. When you log in, the browser asks if you want to save the password. Click yes. The next time you visit Hulu, the browser fills in your credentials automatically.
If you use a phone or tablet, the same applies. iOS has iCloud Keychain, and Android has Google Password Manager. Both store passwords and fill them in across apps and websites.
If you prefer to remember passwords yourself, use a pattern you can repeat: a phrase you know, plus a number tied to the service. For example, "MyDogName2024Hulu" is harder to forget than a random string and still find enough for a streaming account.
Resetting your password on the Hulu app
Open the Hulu app on your phone or tablet. On the login screen, look for "Forgot password?" or a similar link below the password field. Tap it. The app opens a browser window and takes you to hulu.com/password-reset.
From there, follow the same steps: enter your email, check your inbox for the reset link, click it, create a new password, and log in. The app logs you out during this process, so you will need to log back in once your password is reset.
If the app does not show a "Forgot password?" link, open a web browser instead and go directly to hulu.com/password-reset. The web version always has the reset option.
What happens if you share your account with others
Resetting your password logs out everyone who is currently watching on your account, including anyone else in your household. They will see a message that the password has changed and will need to log in again with the new password.
If you share your account with family or roommates, tell them the new password after you reset it. If you are resetting because someone else has access you do not want them to have, the logout is intentional — they will not be able to log back in without the new password.
Hulu allows multiple profiles on one account, so if you want to give someone access to part of your account without sharing your password, you can create a separate profile for them instead of sharing login credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reset my Hulu password without an email address?
No. Hulu sends the reset link to your email, so you must have access to the email on your account. If you cannot access it, contact Hulu support and provide proof of identity — they can change the email address for you, then you can reset the password.
How long does the reset link stay active?
Hulu does not publish the exact time limit, but reset links typically expire within 24 hours. If you receive the link and do not use it right away, you can request a new one. Do not wait weeks to click it.
Will resetting my password delete my watch history or saved shows?
No. Your watch history, saved shows, and all account settings stay the same. Resetting the password only changes how you log in — nothing else on your account is affected.
What if I reset my password but still cannot log in?
Make sure you are typing the email and new password correctly — passwords are case-sensitive. If you are certain they are right, wait a few minutes and try again. Sometimes the system needs time to update. If it still does not work after 10 minutes, contact Hulu support.
Can I use the same password I used before?
Hulu usually prevents you from reusing your most recent password for security reasons. If you try to use an old password, the reset page will reject it and ask you to choose a different one.