Where to find your Netflix username
Your Netflix username appears in the top right corner of the Netflix website or app whenever you are signed in. Click or tap your profile icon — it is usually a circle with your initial or a custom image — and your account name displays in the dropdown menu. That name is what you use to sign in, separate from any profile names you may have created for household members.
If you are not currently signed in, you can find your username by going to the Netflix sign-in page and clicking "Forgot password?" — Netflix will ask for the email address associated with your account, then send you a password reset link. The email will also confirm which username is tied to that address. This works even if you remember your password; it is straightforward a way to confirm which username belongs to which email.
You can also check your account settings on any device where you have Netflix installed. Open the app or website, go to Account (usually found in the menu or under your profile icon), and look for "Your profile" or "Account info" — your username will be listed there alongside your email address.
Key Takeaways
- Your Netflix username appears in the profile dropdown menu in the top right corner of the Netflix website or app.
- If you cannot remember your username, use the "Forgot password?" link on the sign-in page and Netflix will send a confirmation email listing your account name.
- Netflix does not show your password anywhere in your account settings for security reasons — you can only reset it, not view it.
- If you share your Netflix account with others, each household member may have their own profile name, but you all sign in with the same username and password.
Why Netflix does not show your password
Netflix intentionally does not display your password anywhere in your account settings, even if you are the account owner. This is a standard security practice across most online services. If Netflix stored passwords in a way that employees or the system itself could read them, a data breach would expose everyone's password at once. By storing only an encrypted version that Netflix cannot reverse, the company protects your account even if hackers break into their servers.
The only way to see or change your password is to reset it. When you reset, you create a brand new password that only you know. Netflix never sends you your old password by email or displays it in settings — they only send a link that lets you create a new one.
How to reset your Netflix password
Go to the Netflix sign-in page and click "Forgot password?" Enter the email address linked to your account. Netflix will send a password reset email within a few minutes. Click the link in that email, which takes you to a page where you can type a new password. The new password takes effect when ready.
You can also reset your password from inside your account if you are already signed in. Go to Account settings, find "Password," and click "Change password." Netflix will ask you to enter your current password first, then type your new one twice to confirm. This method is faster if you remember your current password but want to change it.
Your new password should be at least 8 characters long. Netflix recommends using a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols — the longer and more random, the harder it is for someone else to guess. If you use the same password on multiple websites, consider making your Netflix password unique.
Checking what devices are signed in to your account
Netflix lets you see which devices currently have access to your account. Go to Account settings and look for "Your devices" or "Active sessions." This page shows the device type (phone, tablet, computer, TV), the approximate location, and when it last connected. If you see a device you do not recognize, you can sign it out from this page without affecting other devices.
Signing out a device remotely is useful if you lent your password to someone who no longer needs it, or if you think someone else may have your login information. You can sign out all devices at once and then sign back in on only the devices you use, which forces anyone else to re-enter the password.
Protecting your Netflix username and password
Your Netflix username is not secret — it is the name you use to sign in, and there is no security risk in sharing it. Your password, however, should stay private. Do not type it into any website other than netflix.com or the official Netflix app. Phishing emails sometimes look like they come from Netflix and ask you to "verify your account" or "confirm your password" — Netflix never asks for your password by email.
If you share your Netflix account with family or roommates, each person can have their own profile within the account, but they will all need to know the username and password to sign in. If someone moves out or you want to stop sharing, reset your password so the old one no longer works anywhere. You can also remove their profile from your account if you want to keep the subscription but stop them from accessing it.
Use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your phone or browser to store your Netflix password securely. These tools remember your password so you do not have to type it every time, and they make it easier to use a strong, unique password that would be hard to remember otherwise.
What to do if you think someone else knows your password
If you notice unfamiliar devices signed in to your account, or if someone tells you they have your password, reset it when ready. Go to Account settings, click "Change password," and create a new one that is completely different from the old one. Then check "Your devices" and sign out any devices you do not recognize.
If you use the same password on other websites, change those passwords too. Many people reuse passwords across multiple sites, so if someone got your Netflix password, they may try it on your email, bank, or social media accounts. A password manager can help you create and store different passwords for each service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see my password if I am signed in to Netflix?
No. Netflix does not display your password anywhere, even in account settings when you are signed in. You can only reset it by creating a new password. This is intentional — it protects your account if Netflix's systems are ever breached.
What should I do if I forgot my Netflix password?
Go to netflix.com/login and click "Forgot password?" Enter the email address on your account, and Netflix will send a reset link. Click the link and create a new password. You can then sign in with your username and the new password.
Is my Netflix username the same as my profile name?
No. Your Netflix username is what you use to sign in to the account. Your profile name is the name that appears on your viewing profile within that account. You can have multiple profiles under one username, each with its own name and viewing history.
Can I change my Netflix username?
Netflix does not allow you to change your username directly. If you want a different username, you would need to create a new Netflix account with a different email address. Your current username is tied to your email and billing information.
What happens if I sign out all my devices at once?
All devices lose access to your Netflix account when ready. You will need to sign back in on each device using your username and password. This is useful if you think someone else has your password — signing out everywhere forces them to re-enter it.