Create Separate Netflix Profiles
This article teaches you how to add a new profile to your Netflix account. Having separate profiles allows different people to share the same Netflix account without affecting each others’ recommendations.
Steps
Android
- Open Netflix. It’s a white icon containing the word “Netflix” in red. You’ll find it on the home screen or in the app drawer.
- Sign in to Netflix. If you haven’t yet signed in, enter your account information and tap Sign In.
- Tap Add Profile. It’s at the bottom of the screen.
- Give the profile a name. Type the name of the person using the profile into the blank at the top of the screen.
- Choose whether the profile is for a child. If the profile is for someone who should not be permitted to watch adult content, tap the box next to “For Kids.” As long as this box is checked, the person using this profile will only be able to watch child-appropriate content.
- Tap Save. It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. Your new profile is ready to use on any computer or mobile device.
- To use the profile, sign in to Netflix and select the profile from the list.
iPhone/iPad
- Open Netflix. It’s a black icon with a red “N,” typically located on the home screen.
- Sign in to your account. If you’re not already signed in, tap Sign In at the top-right corner of the screen, enter your username and password, then tap the Sign In button.
- Tap Add Profile. It’s at the bottom of the screen.
- Select a profile image. You can give each profile its own image to make them easy to distinguish from one another.
- Enter a profile name. This should be the name of the person who will be using the profile.
- Chose whether the profile is for a child. If the profile is for someone who should not be permitted to watch adult content, slide the “For kids” switch to the “On” position.
- Tap Save. It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. Your new profile is ready to use on any computer or mobile device.
- To use the profile, sign in to Netflix and select the profile from the list.
Windows or macOS
- Go to https://www.netflix.com in a web browser. You can use Netflix in any modern web browser, such as Chrome, Safari, or Edge.
- If you haven’t yet signed in to your account, click Sign In at the top-right corner of the screen to do so now.
- Click the downward-pointing arrow. It’s at the top-right corner of the screen, right next to your name. A menu will appear.
- Select Manage Profiles.
- Click Add Profile.
- Type a name for your profile. This should be the name of the person who will be using the profile.
- Choose whether the profile is for a child. If the profile is for someone who should not be permitted to watch adult content, click the box next to “For Kids.” As long as this box is checked, the person using this profile will only be able to watch child-appropriate content.
- Click the profile image to choose an avatar. You’ll see a list of avatars to choose from. Selecting a different avatar makes it easy to quickly select the right profile upon logging in.
- Click Continue. Your new profile is ready to use. You can access it by signing into Netflix on any device, including smartphones and tablets. Upon logging in, click the name or avatar of the profile you want to use.
