Delete a profile in three steps

To delete a profile on Netflix, open the app or website, go to your account settings, find the profile you want to remove, and select the delete option. The process takes less than a minute and permanently removes that profile and its watch history. You cannot undo this action, so make sure you want to remove it before you confirm.

Netflix lets you keep up to five profiles on a single account. If you have profiles you no longer use — old accounts for family members who moved out, test profiles, or duplicates — deleting them cleans up your account and removes their recommendations from your home screen.

Key Takeaways

  • Deleting a profile removes it permanently along with all its watch history and saved titles, and you cannot restore it afterward.
  • You can delete a profile from any device where you are signed into Netflix, including phones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs.
  • The profile owner's watch history disappears, but the account itself continues to exist with all other profiles intact.
  • If you want to keep the watch history but hide the profile from your home screen, you can remove it without deleting it.

Delete a profile on a phone or tablet

Open the Netflix app on your phone or tablet and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. This shows all profiles on your account. Tap the three dots next to the profile you want to delete, then select "Delete profile" from the menu that appears. Netflix will ask you to confirm — tap "Delete" again to remove it permanently.

If you are using an iPhone or iPad, the steps are identical. If you are using an Android phone, the layout is the same but the menu button may appear as three vertical dots or three horizontal lines depending on your Netflix app version.

Delete a profile on a computer or web browser

Go to netflix.com and sign in to your account. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu. Under "Settings," find "Manage profiles" and click on it. Find the profile you want to delete and click the pencil or edit icon next to its name. Scroll down to the bottom of that profile's settings page and click "Delete profile." Netflix will ask you to confirm the deletion.

This method works the same way on Windows, Mac, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or any other browser. You must be signed in as the account owner or a profile with admin rights to delete other profiles.

Delete a profile on a smart TV or streaming device

On a smart TV, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, or Chromecast, open Netflix and go to the profile selection screen. Highlight the profile you want to delete and press the menu button on your remote — this is usually labeled "Menu," "Options," or shown as three dots. Select "Delete profile" and confirm. The exact button names vary by device, but the process is the same across all streaming platforms.

If you cannot find a delete option on your TV, you can always delete the profile from your phone or computer instead. The change will show up on your TV the next time you open Netflix.

What happens when you delete a profile

Deleting a profile removes that profile's watch history, saved titles, and personalized recommendations permanently. The profile no longer appears on your home screen or in the profile selection menu. However, the Netflix account itself stays active, and all other profiles remain unchanged with their own separate watch histories.

If you delete a profile by mistake, you cannot restore it. You would need to create a new profile and start building its watch history from scratch. For this reason, make sure you are deleting the correct profile before you confirm.

Remove a profile without deleting it

If you want to hide a profile from your home screen but keep its watch history, you can remove it instead of deleting it. On a computer, go to "Manage profiles," click the pencil icon next to the profile, scroll down, and click "Remove profile." This hides it from the selection screen but keeps the profile and its history in your account. You can add it back later by going to "Manage profiles" and clicking "Add profile."

On a phone or tablet, tap the three dots next to the profile and select "Remove profile" instead of "Delete profile." The difference is important: removing keeps the profile in your account but hidden, while deleting removes it permanently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete someone else's profile on my Netflix account?

Yes, if you are the account owner or have admin rights on your profile, you can delete any other profile on the account. The person who used that profile will no longer see it when they open Netflix, and their watch history will be gone.

What if I delete a profile and then want it back?

Netflix does not restore deleted profiles. You would need to create a new profile with the same name and start over with an empty watch history. If you are unsure about deleting a profile, use the "Remove profile" option instead to hide it without losing the data.

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

No. Deleting one profile does not change any other profiles on the account. Each profile has its own separate watch history, saved titles, and recommendations. Only the profile you delete is affected.

Can I delete a profile from my smart TV if I cannot find the delete option?

Yes. If your TV remote does not show a delete option, sign into Netflix on your phone or computer and delete the profile there. The change will appear on your TV the next time you open the app.