Where to find your Netflix username
Your Netflix username appears in the top right corner of the Netflix website or app when you are signed in. Click or tap your profile icon — it is a circle with your profile picture or initial — and select "Account" from the menu. On the Account page, look for your username listed under your profile name at the top of the page.
If you are on a device where you are not currently signed in, you can also find your username by going to the Netflix sign-in page, clicking "Sign in", and then looking for the "Forgot password?" link. Enter the email address associated with your account, and Netflix will show you the username linked to that email before you reset anything.
On mobile apps, the process is the same: tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner (on most phones), select "Account", and your username will be displayed at the top of your profile information.
Key Takeaways
- Your username is visible in the top right corner of Netflix when you sign in, under your profile icon.
- You can find your username on the Account page by clicking your profile icon and selecting "Account".
- If you are not signed in, use the "Forgot password?" link on the sign-in page to see your username without resetting anything.
- On mobile, tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner and go to Account to see your username.
The difference between your username and email address
Your Netflix username and your email address are two separate pieces of information. Your email is what you use to sign in to Netflix and receive account notifications. Your username is a display name that appears on your profile and is visible to other people on your account if you share it.
You can sign in to Netflix using either your email address or your username, but only your email address is used for password resets and account recovery. If you forget which email you used, you can still find your username through the "Forgot password?" route mentioned above.
Checking your username on different devices
Netflix stores your username the same way across all devices, so it will be identical whether you check on a phone, tablet, computer, or smart TV. However, the steps to find it vary slightly by device type.
On a computer or tablet, sign in to Netflix and click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account". On a phone, tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner of the app and select "Account". On a smart TV, navigate to your profile using the remote, select "Account", and your username will appear on the screen. The information shown is always the same regardless of which device you use.
What to do if you cannot see your username
If you are signed in but do not see a username displayed, you may be using a profile that does not have a username set. Netflix allows you to create a profile without assigning a unique username — in this case, only your email address is associated with the account.
If this is the case and you want a username, you can create one by going to Account settings, finding your profile, and selecting "Edit profile". Netflix will give you the option to add a username at that point. Usernames can contain letters, numbers, and some special characters, and must be between 3 and 20 characters long.
Recovering a forgotten username
If you remember the email address linked to your Netflix account but cannot recall your username, go to the Netflix sign-in page and click "Forgot password?". Enter your email address, and Netflix will display the username associated with that account. You do not have to complete a password reset — Netflix shows you the username information before asking you to confirm any changes.
If you do not remember the email address either, you will need to contact Netflix support through the Help Center on their website. Have ready any information about your account, such as the payment method used or the names of profiles on the account, as this will help support staff locate your account.
Why you might need your username
You need your username if you are signing in from a new device and want to use it instead of your email address. Some people find a username easier to remember than an email, especially if they share their Netflix account with family members who need to sign in separately.
Your username is also what appears on your profile card when other people on your account view the profiles list. If you want to change how your name appears to others on the account, you would edit your username in the Account settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my username to sign in instead of my email?
Yes. On the Netflix sign-in page, you can enter either your email address or your username in the sign-in field, followed by your password. Both will work equally well to access your account.
Is my Netflix username the same as my profile name?
Not necessarily. Your username is tied to your entire account, while your profile name is the display name for a single profile within that account. You can have multiple profiles with different names, but only one username per account.
Can I change my Netflix username?
Yes. Go to Account settings, find the username field, and select "Edit". Netflix will let you change it to something new, as long as the new username is not already taken by another account and follows their character requirements.
What if I share my Netflix account with others?
Only you need to know your account username and password. Other people on your account can create their own profiles with their own profile names, and they sign in using the account email and password, not a separate username.
Does my username have to match my real name?
No. Your Netflix username can be anything you choose, as long as it is between 3 and 20 characters and does not contain certain special characters. It does not have to be your real name or match any other personal information.