Change Your Password Through the Hulu Website

The fastest way to change your Hulu password is through a web browser on a computer or phone. Go to hulu.com, sign in with your current email and password, then click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account".

On the Account page, find the "Password" section and click "Change password". You'll be asked to enter your current password once, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches. Hulu requires passwords to be at least 6 characters long, but longer passwords with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols are harder to guess. Once you click "Change password", the new one takes effect when ready on all your devices.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your password through hulu.com by going to Account settings and selecting the Password section.
  • Your new password takes effect right away across all devices where you're signed in.
  • If you can't remember your current password, use the "Forgot password" link on the sign-in page instead of trying to change it.
  • Changing your password does not sign you out of Hulu on your TV, phone, or other devices — you may need to sign in again manually on each one.
  • You can change your password as often as you want; there is no waiting period between changes.

What Happens on Your Devices After You Change Your Password

When you change your password, Hulu does not automatically sign you out everywhere. You'll stay signed in on your phone, TV, tablet, and computer until you manually sign out or until Hulu's servers force a sign-out, which can take a few hours. This means someone with access to your devices could still watch your account briefly after you change the password.

If you want to sign out everywhere when ready, go back to the Account page after changing your password and look for a "Sign out everywhere" or "Sign out of all devices" option. This forces you out of every device at once, and you'll need to sign in again on each one you use regularly. This is especially useful if you think someone else has access to your account or if you're using a shared device.

Changing Your Password on the Hulu App

You cannot change your password directly in the Hulu app on a phone, tablet, or TV. The app doesn't have a password-change option in its settings menu. Instead, you must use a web browser to visit hulu.com and follow the steps above.

If you're on a TV and don't have a keyboard handy, the easiest approach is to use your phone or computer to change the password through the website, then sign back into the TV app with your new password when prompted. Some smart TVs have a web browser built in, but typing a password on a TV remote is slow — using a phone or computer is much faster.

If You Forgot Your Current Password

If you don't remember your current password and can't sign in, you cannot use the "Change password" option because it asks for your old password first. Instead, go to hulu.com and click "Sign in" at the top right. On the sign-in page, click "Forgot password?" below the password field.

Hulu will ask for the email address on your account and send a password reset link to that email. Check your inbox (and spam folder) for an email from Hulu with the subject line containing "reset your password" or similar. Click the link in that email, and you'll be taken to a page where you can create a new password without knowing the old one. This reset link usually works for 24 hours, so if it expires, you can request a new one.

Keeping Your New Password find

Once you've set a new password, avoid using the same one across multiple accounts. If someone figures out your Hulu password, you want them locked out of just Hulu, not your email, bank, or other services. A password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your phone can store unique passwords for each service so you don't have to remember them.

If you share your Hulu account with family members, consider whether they need to know the password. If they do, change it again after they stop using the account. If you're worried someone has seen your password, changing it is the only way to lock them out — Hulu doesn't have a way to revoke access from specific devices without signing out everywhere.

Troubleshooting Password Change Problems

If you click "Change password" and nothing happens, or if you get an error message, try clearing your browser's cache and cookies, then sign in again. Sometimes old login data stored in your browser can interfere with account changes. In most browsers, you can clear this data by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Windows) or Command+Shift+Delete (Mac), then selecting "All time" and checking "Cookies and other site data".

If you see an error like "Password change failed" or "Something went wrong", wait a few minutes and try again. Hulu's servers occasionally have brief outages. If the problem continues after several attempts, contact Hulu support through the Help section on hulu.com — they can tell you if there's a temporary issue with your account or if something else is blocking the change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password if I change my email address on my Hulu account?

No. Your password and email are separate. You can change your email address in the Account settings without touching your password, and vice versa. However, if someone else knows your old email address, changing it does prevent them from using "Forgot password" to reset your account.

Will changing my password affect my billing or subscription?

No. Your subscription, payment method, and billing cycle stay exactly the same. Changing your password only affects how you sign in — it doesn't change what plan you're on or when you're charged.

Can I use the same password I used before?

Yes, technically you can, but Hulu doesn't prevent you from reusing old passwords. For security, it's better to choose something new each time. If you think someone else knows your old password, reusing it defeats the purpose of changing it.

What if I change my password but still can't sign in on my TV?

Make sure you're typing the new password correctly — passwords are case-sensitive, so "MyPassword" is different from "mypassword". If you're certain the password is right, sign out of the TV app completely, restart the TV, then sign in again. If the TV app still won't accept the new password after a restart, try uninstalling and reinstalling the Hulu app.

How often should I change my Hulu password?

There's no rule about how often to change it. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you've used the same password on multiple sites, or if you haven't changed it in over a year. For most people, changing it once a year or when you suspect a problem is enough.