You can delete a Netflix profile in your account settings in about two minutes
Netflix lets you remove any profile from your account except the primary one. You do this through your account settings on a web browser or the Netflix app — there is no phone call or email required. The profile disappears when ready, along with its watch history and personalized recommendations. If you share your Netflix password with someone and want to remove their profile, this is how you do it.
The steps are the same whether you are deleting your own profile or someone else's. You need access to the account owner's login credentials to make any changes to profiles.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete any Netflix profile except the primary account holder's profile through account settings.
- Deleting a profile removes all its watch history and personalized recommendations permanently.
- The process takes less than two minutes and requires no confirmation email or waiting period.
- You can create a new profile with the same name afterward if you change your mind later.
How to delete a profile on a web browser
Open Netflix in a web browser and sign in with the account password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account page.
On the account page, find the "Profiles and parental controls" section. You will see a list of all profiles on the account. Click on the profile you want to delete. A menu will appear with options including "Delete profile" — click that button. Netflix will ask you to confirm the deletion. Click "Delete" again, and the profile is removed when ready.
How to delete a profile in the Netflix app
Open the Netflix app and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner (on mobile) or top right corner (on a tablet). Tap "Account" or "Settings," depending on your device. Look for "Profiles and parental controls" or a similar option.
Find the profile you want to delete and tap on it. Select "Delete profile" from the menu. Confirm the deletion when prompted. The profile disappears from your account when ready, and you will be returned to the profile selection screen.
What happens when you delete a profile
The profile and everything associated with it vanishes right away. This includes the watch history, saved shows and movies in the "My List," viewing preferences, and any parental control settings tied to that profile. You cannot recover this information after deletion.
Deleting a profile does not affect other profiles on the account or your Netflix subscription itself. If you delete a profile by mistake, you can create a new one with the same name, but it will start with an empty watch history and no saved preferences.
Removing a profile when you share your password
If you share your Netflix account with family members or roommates and want to remove someone's profile, you delete it the same way — through account settings. The person whose profile you delete will no longer see it when they open Netflix, and they will lose access to their watch history and saved shows.
Deleting a profile is different from removing someone's access to the account entirely. If you want to prevent someone from using your Netflix account at all, you can change your password instead. This logs out all devices except the one you are currently using, forcing anyone else to sign in again with the new password.
Profiles you cannot delete
Netflix does not let you delete the primary profile — the first one created when the account was set up. If you want to remove the primary profile, you would need to delete the entire Netflix account, which is a separate process.
You can delete any other profile on the account without restriction. There is no limit to how many profiles you can delete and recreate.
Creating a new profile after deletion
If you delete a profile and later want to use that name again, you can create a new profile with the same name through the same account settings. Go to "Profiles and parental controls," click "Add a profile," and enter the name you want. The new profile will have no watch history or saved shows — it starts completely fresh.
You can also set parental controls on a new profile if you are creating one for a child. Netflix lets you restrict content by rating and choose which shows and movies are available on that profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover a deleted profile and its watch history?
No. Once you delete a profile, Netflix does not keep a backup of its watch history, saved shows, or preferences. You can create a new profile with the same name, but it will start empty. If you are unsure about deleting a profile, consider pausing it instead if Netflix offers that option for your account type.
What happens to a deleted profile if someone was watching something?
If someone is actively watching Netflix on a profile when you delete it, they will be logged out when ready. Their viewing session ends, and they will need to switch to a different profile or sign in again to continue watching.
Do I need to confirm deletion by email?
No. Netflix deletes profiles when ready without sending a confirmation email or requiring you to verify the deletion through a link. The deletion happens as soon as you click the final confirmation button in your account settings.
Can I delete someone else's profile without their permission?
Yes, if you are the account owner or have access to the account password. You can delete any profile except the primary one. The person whose profile you delete will see it disappear the next time they open Netflix, but they can ask you to create a new profile for them.
What is the difference between deleting a profile and changing the password?
Deleting a profile removes one specific profile and its data from your account. Changing your Netflix password logs everyone out of the account and forces them to sign in again with the new password. Use profile deletion if you want to remove one person's viewing history; use password changes if you want to remove someone's access entirely.