Creating a Netflix profile gives you extensive control over viewing restrictions, playback settings, personalized suggestions, and more. Multiple profiles are also helpful if you enjoy relaxing with theNetflix games included in your subscription, as game saves are assigned to each profile.
We walk you through how to create a Netflix profile on the desktop site and mobile app. You can follow this guide whether you’re on your computer or one ofour favorite budget tablets. We also show you how to change and delete profiles. For this guide, we assume you have a Netflix account with an active subscription.
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How to create a Netflix profile on a desktop
Creating a Netflix account on a desktop computer has no benefits over creating one on a mobile device. You’ll have access to the same features. If you’re using Netflix on a smart TV, the steps for creating an account should be similar.
If you’re creating a profile for someone under 12, tap theChildcheckbox to limit content they can see to that rated for ages 12 and under.
How to create a Netflix profile on mobile
Creating a Netflix profile on mobile creates the same profile on every other device your account is signed in to.
How to modify or delete a Netflix profile
After you’ve created a profile, modify it to suit the user. This is where you set a display language, maturity ratings, and a profile picture. Using a profile for the first time prompts you with some important settings, but you may modify a profile further by following these steps.
To modify settings like maturity ratings, you must sign in with the account owner’s password.
Multiple Netflix profiles are vital for large households
Netflix no longer lets users share accounts between different households. If this means Netflix is no longer worth the monthly subscription fee,cancel itand consider subscribing to one of thesegreat value subscription services.
