Deleting a Hulu profile takes two minutes and removes that person's watch history, preferences, and saved shows from your account

Each Hulu account can hold up to six profiles. When you no longer need one — because a child has outgrown the account, a roommate moved out, or you straightforward want to clean up — you delete it from your account settings. The deleted profile's watch history and saved content disappear, but the main account itself stays active.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are on a web browser, a phone, or a streaming device. In all cases, you need to be signed in as the account owner or someone with admin access — a regular profile user cannot delete profiles.

Key Takeaways

  • Only the account owner or an admin can delete a profile; regular profile users cannot.
  • Deleting a profile removes all of that profile's watch history, ratings, and saved shows permanently.
  • On a web browser, go to Account Settings, select Profiles, and click the trash icon next to the profile name.
  • On Hulu's mobile app or streaming devices, the process is the same but accessed through the app's menu instead of a website.
  • You cannot undo a profile deletion, so make sure you want to remove it before confirming.

How to delete a profile on a web browser

Open Hulu.com in any web browser and sign in with the account owner's email and password. Click the profile icon in the top right corner of the screen, 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 the account, each with a small trash icon next to its name. Click the trash icon next to the profile you want to delete. Hulu will ask you to confirm — click Delete again to finish. The profile is now gone.

How to delete a profile on the Hulu mobile app

Open the Hulu app on your phone or tablet and tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Tap Account, then scroll down and tap Profiles.

You will see all profiles on the account. Swipe left on the profile you want to delete (on iPhone) or long-press it (on Android). A delete button will appear — tap it and confirm. The profile is deleted when ready.

How to delete a profile on a streaming device

On devices like Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, or Google TV, open the Hulu app and navigate to the profile icon. Select Account or Settings (the exact wording varies by device). Find Profiles in the menu.

Highlight the profile you want to delete and press the delete or trash button on your remote. Confirm the deletion when prompted. The profile will be removed from your account.

What happens when you delete a profile

Deleting a profile removes everything tied to it: watch history, saved shows, ratings, and personalized recommendations. That data cannot be recovered. If someone was using that profile and had shows they were watching, they will lose their place in those shows.

The main Hulu account itself is not affected. Other profiles on the account keep their own watch histories and settings. You can create a new profile with the same name later if you want, but it will start with a blank watch history.

Why you might want to delete a profile

The most common reason is that someone no longer uses the account. A child who moves to their own place, a roommate who moves out, or a family member who gets their own Hulu subscription no longer needs a profile on your account.

You might also delete a profile to clean up clutter if you have created test profiles or temporary ones you no longer need. Since Hulu limits you to six profiles per account, deleting unused ones makes room for new profiles if your household changes.

What to do if you cannot delete a profile

If the delete button is grayed out or missing, you are probably not signed in as the account owner or an admin. Only the person who created the account or someone the owner has given admin rights to can delete profiles. Sign out and sign back in with the correct account credentials.

If you are the account owner and still cannot delete a profile, try signing out of the Hulu app or website completely, closing it, and signing back in. Sometimes the app needs to refresh to show the delete option. If the problem persists, contact Hulu support through the app or website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover a deleted profile?

No. Once you delete a profile, it is gone permanently along with its watch history and saved shows. You can create a new profile with the same name, but it will start fresh with no previous data.

Will deleting a profile affect other people's profiles on the same account?

No. Each profile is separate. Deleting one profile does not change the watch history, settings, or saved content of any other profile on the account.

What if someone else created the profile I want to delete?

Only the account owner or an admin can delete any profile. If you are not the account owner, ask the person who created the account to delete it for you.

Can I delete the main profile or my own profile?

You can delete your own profile if you are not the account owner, but you cannot delete the main profile that the account was created under. That profile can only be removed by closing the entire Hulu account.