Sign out of Netflix on your phone, computer, or TV

To sign out of Netflix, open the app or website, go to your account menu, and select the sign-out option. The exact steps depend on what device you're using — phones and computers work one way, smart TVs and streaming devices work another. You can also sign out of Netflix remotely from any web browser, which is useful if you've lost a device or want to end a session without touching that device.

Signing out removes your profile from that device but doesn't delete your account or your watch history. The next person to use that device will see the Netflix login screen. If you sign back in later, your account and recommendations will be exactly as you left them.

Key Takeaways

  • On phones and computers, open Netflix, tap or click your profile icon, and select "Sign out" from the menu.
  • On smart TVs and streaming devices like Roku or Fire Stick, go to Settings, find your account, and choose "Sign out."
  • You can sign out of all devices at once from the Netflix website by going to Account Settings and selecting "Sign out of all devices."
  • Signing out of Netflix on a shared device protects your watch history and recommendations from being mixed with someone else's.
  • If you forget to sign out on a device you no longer own, you can remotely sign out from your account settings on any web browser.

Sign out on iPhone or Android

Open the Netflix app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. On iPhone, this is usually in the lower right. On Android, it may be in the upper right. A menu will appear with options including "Sign out" — tap it, and Netflix will ask you to confirm. Tap "Sign out" again, and you'll be returned to the login screen.

If you can't find the profile icon, look for a menu icon (three horizontal lines) and tap it. Then scroll down until you see your profile name or a settings option, tap it, and look for "Sign out" in that menu.

Sign out on a computer or laptop

Go to netflix.com in your web browser and sign in if you're not already. In the top right corner, hover over or click your profile icon (it looks like a circle with your profile picture or initial). A dropdown menu will appear. Click "Sign out" at the bottom of that menu.

Netflix will sign you out and take you back to the login page. If you're on a shared computer, this is the step to do every time you finish watching, so the next person doesn't see your watch history or recommendations.

Sign out on a smart TV or streaming device

The steps vary by device, but the general path is: open Netflix, go to Settings (usually in the app menu), find your account or profile section, and select "Sign out." On a Roku, go to Settings > Account > Sign out. On an Amazon Fire Stick, go to Settings > Account > Sign out. On an Apple TV, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > [Your Account] > Sign Out.

If you can't find Settings in the Netflix app itself, check the device's main settings menu — sometimes Netflix account options live there instead. Look for "Apps" or "Accounts" in your device's settings, find Netflix, and look for a sign-out option.

Sign out of all devices at once from the web

If you want to end your Netflix session on every device you're signed into at the same time, use the website. Go to netflix.com, sign in, and click your profile icon in the top right. Select "Account." On the Account page, scroll down until you see a section called "Your devices" or "Sign out of all devices." Click "Sign out of all devices," and Netflix will ask you to confirm. After you confirm, you'll be signed out everywhere.

This is the fastest way if you've shared your password with someone and want to make sure they can't watch anymore, or if you're concerned a device you no longer have access to is still signed in. After you sign out of all devices, you'll need to sign back in on any device you want to use.

Sign out remotely if you've lost a device

If you've lost a phone, tablet, or streaming device and want to sign out of Netflix on it without having that device in your hands, use the "Sign out of all devices" option from the web. Go to netflix.com on any computer or phone, sign in to your account, click your profile icon, select "Account," scroll to "Your devices," and click "Sign out of all devices."

This ends your Netflix session on the lost device immediately. The next time someone tries to use Netflix on that device, they'll see the login screen. If you want to use Netflix on your other devices again, sign back in on each one. This method also works if you've sold or given away a device and forgot to sign out before handing it over.

What happens after you sign out

Your Netflix account remains active and your watch history, saved titles, and recommendations stay in your account. Nothing is deleted. The next person to use that device will see a blank Netflix login screen with no trace of your activity. When you sign back in on any device, your account will look exactly as it did before you signed out.

If you want to delete your watch history before signing out (so your recommendations don't carry over if someone else uses the device), you can do that from your Account settings on the Netflix website. Go to Account > Profile & Parental Controls > [Your Profile] > Viewing Activity, and you can remove individual titles or clear your entire history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will signing out delete my Netflix account?

No. Signing out only removes your profile from that device. Your account, password, payment information, watch history, and saved titles all remain. You can sign back in anytime on any device.

Can I sign out of Netflix on one device without signing out on others?

Yes. When you sign out using the steps for your specific device (phone, computer, TV), you only sign out of that one device. Your account stays active on all your other devices. To sign out everywhere at once, use the "Sign out of all devices" option from the Netflix website.

What if I sign out but Netflix still shows my profile?

Netflix may cache your profile for a few seconds. Close the app completely (not just minimize it) and reopen it. If you're on a web browser, clear your browser cache or try a different browser. If the problem continues, restart the device.

Do I need to sign out of Netflix when I'm done watching?

On a device only you use, no. On a shared device (a family computer, a TV in a common room, a device you're about to sell), yes — signing out prevents the next person from seeing your watch history and recommendations.

Can someone watch Netflix on my account if I don't sign out?

Yes. If you stay signed in on a device and someone else uses it, they can watch Netflix under your account and your watch history will mix with theirs. Always sign out on shared devices.