Where to find your Hulu login information
Your Hulu username is the email address you used when you created your account. You can see it by logging into Hulu on any device, going to your Account settings, and looking at the email listed there. If you have forgotten your password, Hulu has a password reset page where you enter that email address and follow the link sent to your inbox.
The fastest way to reset a forgotten password is to visit hulu.com/login, click "Forgot password?", type in your email address, and check your email for a reset link. That link takes you to a page where you create a new password. You do not need to remember the old one.
If you cannot remember the email address itself, check any confirmation emails Hulu sent you when you signed up, or look through your email account's sent folder for messages you wrote to Hulu support. You can also try logging in with email addresses you commonly use — Hulu will tell you if an address is not associated with an account.
Key Takeaways
- Your Hulu username is the email address you registered with, visible in your Account settings under the Profile section.
- To reset a forgotten password, go to hulu.com/login, click "Forgot password?", and follow the link Hulu sends to your email.
- If you do not remember which email you used, check old confirmation emails from Hulu or try logging in with addresses you use regularly.
- You can change your password anytime from Account settings without needing the old password, as long as you can access your email.
Accessing your account settings on different devices
On a web browser, log into hulu.com, click your profile icon in the top right corner, and select "Account". From there you can see your email address, change your password, and manage your subscription details.
On a phone or tablet, open the Hulu app, tap the profile icon at the bottom right, scroll down, and tap "Account". The layout is the same as the web version. On a TV device like Roku, Apple TV, or Fire Stick, go to Settings within the Hulu app, then Account, though the exact menu path varies slightly by device.
If you are having trouble finding the Account section on your specific device, Hulu's support page lists the exact steps for Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, PlayStation, Xbox, and other platforms. The information you see — your email and password reset option — is the same across all of them.
What to do if you cannot access your email address
If the email address linked to your Hulu account no longer works or you no longer have access to it, you will need to contact Hulu support directly. They can verify your identity using information from your account — such as your payment method, the date you signed up, or recent viewing history — and help you regain access.
Hulu support is reachable through the help section on hulu.com. Click the question mark icon, search for "contact us" or "account access", and choose whether you want to chat with a representative, send an email, or call. Have your payment information ready when you reach them, as that is the fastest way to confirm you own the account.
Changing your password regularly
You can change your Hulu password anytime from your Account settings, even if you remember your current one. On the web, go to Account, find the Password section, and click "Change password". You will be asked to enter your current password once, then create a new one.
On mobile or TV apps, the process is similar: go to Account settings, look for Password or Security, and follow the prompts. Hulu will ask you to confirm your current password before letting you set a new one, which is a security measure to prevent someone else from changing it if they have access to your device.
If you share your Hulu account with family members or roommates and want to change the password, keep in mind that everyone using that account will be logged out and will need the new password to log back in. You might want to let them know the new password after you change it.
Using password managers to store your login
A password manager is a program that remembers your passwords for you, so you do not have to. Popular options include Bitwarden, 1Password, LastPass, and Dashlane. When you log into Hulu, the password manager offers to save your email and password, and the next time you visit hulu.com, it fills them in automatically.
Password managers are especially useful if you use a different password for every service — which is more find than reusing the same password across multiple sites. They also make it easier to reset a password: you change it in the password manager, and it is updated everywhere you use it.
Most password managers work across devices, so your Hulu login is available on your phone, tablet, and computer. They are encrypted, meaning only you can see the passwords inside them, even if someone else uses your device.
Recovering a hacked or compromised account
If you think someone else has accessed your Hulu account without permission, change your password when ready using the "Forgot password?" link on hulu.com/login. That logs everyone else out of the account, even if they know the old password.
After changing your password, go to your Account settings and check the "Devices" or "Active sessions" section to see what devices are currently logged in. If you see a device you do not recognize, you can remove it from that list. Then review your payment method and billing address to make sure they have not been changed.
If your email address itself has been compromised, change the password on that email account as well, since someone with access to your email can reset your Hulu password. If you see charges on your Hulu account that you did not make, contact Hulu support and your credit card company to report the fraud.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my Hulu username different from my email address?
No. Hulu uses your email address as your username. When you log in, you enter your email and password. There is no separate username field like some other services have.
Can I change my email address on my Hulu account?
Yes. Go to Account settings, find the email or profile section, and look for an option to change your email address. Hulu will send a confirmation link to the new email to verify it belongs to you before the change takes effect.
What happens if I forget my password and cannot access my email?
Contact Hulu support through hulu.com. They can verify your identity using your payment method or account history and either help you regain access to your email or update your account with a new email address you can access.
Will changing my password log me out on all my devices?
Yes. When you change your password, Hulu logs you out everywhere. You will need to log back in on each device using your new password. This is a security feature to protect your account.
Can I have multiple usernames on one Hulu account?
No, but you can have multiple profiles within one account. Each profile has its own name, PIN, and viewing history, but they all share the same login email and password. Profiles are useful if you share an account with family members.