Change your Hulu username from your account settings

You can change your Hulu username by logging into your account on a web browser, going to your Account settings, and editing the profile name. The process takes about two minutes. Hulu does not let you change your username through the mobile app — you must use a computer or tablet with a web browser.

The username you change is the profile name that appears when you log in and select which account to watch from. This is different from your email address, which is the login credential you use to access Hulu itself. You can change the profile name as often as you want, and the change takes effect when ready across all devices.

Each profile on a Hulu account can have its own separate name, watch history, and recommendations. If you share your subscription with family members or roommates, renaming your profile does not affect anyone else's profile or their viewing data. The name change is visible to everyone on the account the next time they see the profile selection screen.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into Hulu on a web browser, not the mobile app, to change your profile name.
  • Go to Account settings and select the profile you want to rename, then edit the name field.
  • Your profile name change shows up right away on all devices where you use that profile.
  • Changing your profile name does not affect your email login, your subscription, your watch history, or your saved shows — only what name displays when you select a profile.
  • You can rename a profile as many times as you want with no restrictions or waiting periods.

Step-by-step: renaming your profile

Open a web browser and go to hulu.com. Log in with your email and password. In the top right corner, click your profile icon or your name, then select Account from the dropdown menu.

On the Account page, look for the Profiles section. You will see a list of all profiles on your account. Click on the profile you want to rename. A profile card will open showing the profile name, icon, and other settings. Click the pencil icon or Edit button next to the profile name.

Type the new name you want for this profile. Hulu allows up to 30 characters. Click Save or Confirm to finish. The new name will appear the next time you or anyone on your account selects a profile to watch from.

What happens to your shows and watch history

Changing a profile name does not affect anything else on that profile. Your watch history, saved shows, recommendations, and viewing preferences all stay exactly the same. Only the name that displays changes.

If you share your Hulu account with family members or roommates, each person can have their own profile with their own name, watch history, and recommendations. Renaming one profile does not change anyone else's profile or their viewing data. The old profile name is replaced when ready, so if someone was looking for a profile by its old name, they will need to look for the new name instead.

If you want to change your email login instead

Your email address is separate from your profile name. If you want to change the email you use to log into Hulu, go to Account settings and look for the Email or Login Email section. Click Edit, enter your new email address, and follow the confirmation steps Hulu sends to both your old and new email.

Changing your email login is different from changing your profile name. Your profile name is what shows on your TV or device when you pick which account to watch from. Your email is what you type in to access Hulu in the first place. Most people only need to change the profile name, not the email address.

Troubleshooting: profile name won't save

If you try to save a new profile name and it does not work, first check that you are using a web browser, not the Hulu app. The app does not have the option to rename profiles. If you are on a browser and the name still will not save, try clearing your browser cache and logging in again.

Some special characters and very long names can cause problems. Stick to letters, numbers, spaces, and common punctuation marks. If the name still will not save after clearing your cache, try a different web browser or contact Hulu support through your Account settings. You can also try logging out completely, closing the browser, and logging back in before attempting to rename the profile again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my profile name on the Hulu app?

No. You must use a web browser on a computer or tablet. Open hulu.com, log in, go to Account settings, find the Profiles section, and edit the name there. The app does not have a rename option.

Will changing my profile name log me out?

No. You stay logged in, and the change takes effect right away. If you are watching on another device, you may need to refresh or restart the app to see the new name, but you will not be logged out.

How many times can I change my profile name?

You can change it as many times as you want. There is no limit on how often you rename a profile. Each change takes effect when ready across all your devices.

What if I forgot my Hulu password?

Go to hulu.com and click Forgot Password on the login page. Hulu will send a reset link to your email. Click the link, create a new password, and log back in. Once you are logged in, you can change your profile name as described above.

Does renaming a profile affect other people's accounts?

Only if they share the same Hulu account. If you rename a profile on a shared account, everyone on that account will see the new name when they select profiles. If someone has their own separate Hulu account, renaming your profile does not affect them at all.