Everyone knows that you can add multiple profiles to a single Netflix account. Different prices and options allow simultaneous or separate use of profiles. Either way, profiles on Netflix are the norm! In addition, they are incredibly easy to create.
However, profile deletion is not a much talked about topic with Netflix. It’s a feature that’s rarely used and far less obvious. Here’s how to delete a profile from your Netflix account using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
How to delete a Netflix profile from an iOS or Android device
We are used to doing everything on a small screen. Whether you’re watching your favorite TV show using the Netflix app or accessing settings for ease of use, you may want to learn more about deleting your Netflix profile on your phone/tablet.
iOS
Removing a profile using the iOS app is very simple. While you cannot set parental controls or make important modifications to your account, you can delete a profile using the app. Open the Netflix app and follow these steps to remove a profile on your iPhone or iPad:
- From the main screen that appears when you first open Netflix, there is an option for release. Tap on it, and pencil icons will appear in your profiles.
- Once the pencil icon appears, you can click on the profile to proceed to delete it.
- Tap on the profile you want to delete and tap Delete.
- If you click Delete, a popup will appear asking if you want to delete the profile. When you’re ready, confirm, and the profile, along with all of its content, will be deleted from your Netflix account.
Android
If you are the owner of an Android phone/tablet, you will be glad to hear that you can delete a Netflix profile through the Netflix app for Android. Of course, you can also use the browser method by switching to desktop mode. But using the app is much faster, even if you have to download it.
- Open the Netflix app on your Android device and tap on your profile icon in the top right corner.
- tap on Profile Management It falls under your profiles.
- Select the profile you want to delete.
- tap on delete profile. Then make sure.
How to delete a Netflix profile from a PC or Mac
Whether you watch your Netflix using your PC/Mac, it is entirely possible to delete a profile using these two operating systems.
First of all, no matter if you are a Mac or PC user, the method is identical. This is because you will not have access to the Netflix app for macOS or Windows. You will use your preferred browser to delete the desired profile.
If you are ready to delete a profile on Netflix, follow these steps:
- Go to Netflix website And log in to your account.
- Click Profile Management.
- Click on the profile you want to delete.
- Click delete profile. Then make sure.
How to delete a Netflix profile from a streaming device or smart TV
Many (if not most) Netflix users access their accounts using streaming devices and smart TVs. Let’s face it; This is the best way to enjoy the comprehensive content that Netflix has to offer. Therefore, you may also want to delete a profile from your streaming device/TV. Fortunately, this is made very simple, so you don’t have to use your computer or smartphone/tablet.
Although the methods for deleting the profile differ slightly depending on the streaming device or TV, it is all very simple. Here is an example of how to do this on Roku or Apple TV. Things should be very similar to most streaming devices and smart TVs.
- Using the remote control, select the profile you wish to delete, then down arrow to highlight a profile pencil icon for editing.
- Press the down arrow until delete profile It is highlighted and clicked.
Additional questions and answers
Here is some additional information that will help you take control of your Netflix account.
Is the profile and corresponding information permanently deleted?
Yes, if you delete a profile on Netflix, all information about it will be deleted. This includes your favorite offers, preferences, etc. You can contact Netflix and ask if they can bring back the deleted profile, but they may not be able to do so.
However, if you delete your account and do not resume the account for the next 10 months, all your information, including your profiles, will be permanently deleted. You can request urgent deletion of this information by e-mail [email protected].
It does not allow me to delete one of my Netflix profiles; What is happening?
When you create your Netflix account, you may have noticed that a profile has been created next to it. This is the primary profile for your account and cannot be deleted. You can rename it, change the language in it, edit maturity ratings, and make other edits, but you’ll never be able to delete it. Our advice is to rename it and change its settings instead.
If the main profile is the only one left in your account, and you want to delete it completely, you will have to delete your account. Unfortunately, all your profiles will be gone, and you will need to create a new account. If you decide to delete your account entirely, you will need to use another email address to create a new account (within ten months of deleting the account).
To delete your account, you will have to use the desktop version of the browser. In both cases, the principle is the same.
To do this, you must first cancel your existing membership.
1. Go to profile icon on Netflix.com, located in the upper-right corner of the screen.
2. Select the account from the dropdown menu.
3. Then select Cancellation of membership. Confirm by selecting End Cancellation. Leave it there for an additional ten months, and your account will be deleted. If you are in a hurry, as mentioned earlier, send a request to[email protected].
This will ensure that each of your profiles is permanently deleted.
Did deleting the profile mess up my account?
The only thing deleting a profile will do is delete that profile. Yes, this includes all customizations and personal settings. However, deleting the profile cannot corrupt your Netflix account. This is the reason why there is one key profile that cannot be deleted using the above methods. The only way to delete it is through the account deletion process.
So, you can go ahead and remove any profiles that you no longer need without worry. You will be able to create a new profile at any time while using Netflix.
How many profiles can I add?
You can add up to five profiles on Netflix, provided you’re using a device made in 2013 or later. However, depending on your subscription, you will be able to use Netflix at the same time on more screens per profile.
With a basic subscription, you can watch Netflix on one screen per profile. In a standard subscription, the number of different screens is two screens. Finally, on a Premium subscription, you can watch Netflix on four different screens per profile.
Delete a Netflix profile
Deleting a Netflix profile is simple and straightforward. However, even though you can add a new profile using the iOS app, you won’t be able to remove the profiles on it. The only way to do this on iOS is to use the desktop version of the Netflix website. Profile removal is quite possible and very easy to do on Android devices, PCs, Macs, streaming devices, and Smart TVs.
Were you able to remove the profile you want? Did you find it simple and straightforward? Do you have, perhaps, any additional questions regarding account and profile deletion on Netflix? Please, feel free to shoot in the comments section below. You can join the discussion, add any questions you may have, or provide our community with some great tips that we may have missed.
