You can cancel your Roku account through the Roku website or mobile app in about five minutes

Cancelling a Roku account removes your login from all Roku devices linked to it and deletes your saved preferences, payment methods, and viewing history. The process is straightforward: you sign in to your Roku account online, navigate to account settings, and select the option to close the account. Roku does not charge a cancellation fee, and the action takes effect immediately.

Before you cancel, understand what happens next. Any Roku devices you own will still work for basic functions like accessing free channels, but they will no longer remember your preferences or stay signed into paid services like Netflix or Hulu. If you share a Roku account with family members, cancelling will log them out of all shared devices.

Key Takeaways

  • You cancel through the Roku website by signing in, opening account settings, and selecting the close account option.
  • Cancellation removes your login from all Roku devices and erases saved passwords, preferences, and payment information.
  • Your Roku devices will still play free channels after cancellation, but paid streaming services will require you to sign in again on each device.
  • If you share a Roku account with others, they will be logged out of all devices when you cancel.

How to cancel through the Roku website

Go to my.roku.com and sign in with your Roku email and password. Once logged in, look for your account name or profile icon in the top right corner and click it to open the dropdown menu.

Select Account from the menu. On the account page, scroll down until you find a section labeled Manage account or Account settings. Look for a link that says Close account or Delete account. Click it, and Roku will ask you to confirm by entering your password again. After confirmation, your account will be closed.

How to cancel through the Roku mobile app

Open the Roku app on your phone or tablet and sign in if you are not already logged in. Tap the profile icon, usually located in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Tap Account or Settings. Scroll down to find Close account or Delete account. Tap it, confirm your password, and select the option to proceed. The app will confirm that your account has been closed.

What to do before you cancel

If you have paid for anything through Roku — such as a movie rental, a subscription, or a channel membership — check your purchase history before cancelling. Go to my.roku.com, open Account, and look for Purchases or Billing. Note any active subscriptions or recurring charges so you know what will stop working.

If you have multiple Roku devices, decide whether you want to keep using them after cancellation. Devices will still access free channels like Pluto TV, Tubi, and The Roku Channel's free tier, but you will need to sign into paid services individually on each device. If you plan to use Roku devices again later, you can create a new account instead of cancelling.

Write down any channels or apps you have customized on your Roku home screen, since these will reset to the default layout after cancellation. This is especially useful if you have organized your channels in a specific order.

What happens to your devices after cancellation

Your Roku devices will continue to work after you cancel your account. They will still display the home screen and access free channels. However, any paid services you were signed into — such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, or HBO Max — will log you out. The next time you want to use these services, you will need to sign in directly on each device.

If you have a Roku TV (a television with Roku built in), cancelling your account does not affect the TV itself. The TV will still turn on and display channels normally. You simply will not have a Roku account tied to it anymore.

Roku will not send you a confirmation email after cancellation, so if you are unsure whether the cancellation went through, try signing back in at my.roku.com. If the login fails, your account has been closed.

If you want to cancel a subscription instead of your account

If you only want to stop paying for a specific channel or service — like The Roku Channel, a premium movie rental service, or a channel subscription — you do not need to cancel your entire account. Instead, you can remove individual subscriptions.

Go to my.roku.com, open Account, and find Subscriptions or Manage subscriptions. You will see a list of any active subscriptions tied to your account. Click the subscription you want to cancel and select Cancel subscription. The service will stop charging you, usually at the end of your current billing period.

Reactivating your account later

If you cancel your account and later want to use Roku again, you can create a new account using the same email address or a different one. There is no waiting period or penalty for creating a new account after cancellation.

When you create a new account, you will start fresh with no saved preferences, payment methods, or viewing history. Any devices you own can be linked to the new account, and you can set them up the same way you did before.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will cancelling my Roku account delete my streaming history?

Yes. When you cancel your account, Roku deletes your watch history, saved preferences, and any bookmarks you created. This information cannot be recovered after cancellation.

Can I cancel my account if I have an active subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your account even if you have active subscriptions or pending charges. However, you may still be charged for any subscription that has not yet ended. Cancel individual subscriptions first through your account settings if you want to stop those charges before closing your account.

What happens to my saved passwords after I cancel?

All saved passwords for streaming services like Netflix and Hulu are deleted when you cancel your Roku account. If you want to use these services on your Roku devices again, you will need to sign in manually on each device.

Do I need to unlink my devices before cancelling my account?

No. Cancelling your account automatically unlinks all devices. You do not need to take any action on the devices themselves — they will simply log out the next time they try to connect to your account.

Can someone else use my Roku devices after I cancel my account?

Yes. After you cancel, anyone can set up a new Roku account on your devices and link them to their own account. The devices themselves are not tied to your account — only your login information is removed.