How to delete a Netflix profile
You can delete a single profile from your Netflix account without closing the whole account. Netflix lets each person in a household have their own profile with separate watch history, recommendations, and settings. If you want to remove one profile — say, for a child who no longer watches, or a roommate who moved out — you can do that from your account settings in about two minutes.
The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're using a web browser, phone app, or TV app. On a computer or phone browser, sign in to your Netflix account, go to Account settings, select Manage profiles, find the profile you want to remove, and click the delete icon (usually a trash can or X). On a phone or tablet app, the option is in the app's settings menu under Manage profiles. On a TV app, navigate to your account menu and look for profile management — the exact path varies by device, but the option exists on all major platforms including Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, and smart TVs.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete a single profile without affecting your Netflix account or other profiles on the same account.
- Deleting a profile removes all watch history and personalized recommendations for that profile, but does not cancel your subscription.
- The delete option is in Account settings on web browsers, in the app settings menu on phones, and in the account menu on TV devices.
- If you want to close your entire Netflix account and stop paying, you need to cancel your subscription separately from deleting profiles.
Deleting a profile on a web browser or computer
Sign in to Netflix at netflix.com using the account email and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account page.
On the account page, find the section labeled Manage profiles (the exact location varies slightly depending on your region, but it's always on this page). Click on the profile you want to delete. You'll see options for that profile, including an edit button and a delete button — usually shown as a trash icon or the word Delete. Click it, and Netflix will ask you to confirm. Once you confirm, the profile and all its data are removed immediately.
Deleting a profile on a phone or tablet app
Open the Netflix app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen (on some older versions, it may be at the top). Tap Account or Settings. Look for an option called Manage profiles or similar — the exact wording depends on your device and app version.
Tap the profile you want to delete, then look for a delete or remove option. On most phones, this appears as a trash icon or a red Delete button. Tap it and confirm when Netflix asks. The profile disappears from your account immediately, and anyone using that device will no longer see it as an option when they open the app.
Deleting a profile on a TV, streaming device, or smart TV
The process on TV apps is similar but navigation is slower since you're using a remote. Open Netflix on your TV or streaming device and navigate to your profile icon or account menu — usually found in the top corner or in a settings section. Select Manage profiles or Account settings.
Use your remote to highlight the profile you want to delete and look for a delete or remove option. This might appear as a menu option when you select the profile, or as a button on the profile card itself. Select it and confirm the deletion. Different devices (Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, Google TV, Samsung Smart TV) have slightly different menu layouts, but all of them include profile management in the account settings area.
What happens when you delete a profile
Deleting a profile removes that person's watch history, saved titles, and personalized recommendations. Netflix will no longer suggest shows based on what that profile watched. The profile name disappears from the profile selection screen on all devices linked to your account.
Deleting a profile does not cancel your Netflix subscription, change your billing, or affect other profiles on the same account. If you're the only profile on the account and you delete it, your account still exists and you're still paying for Netflix — you'll just need to create a new profile to watch anything. If you want to stop paying for Netflix entirely, you need to cancel your subscription separately.
How to cancel your entire Netflix account
If you want to close your Netflix account completely and stop the subscription charges, deleting profiles won't do it. You need to cancel your membership through your account settings. Sign in to Netflix, go to Account, and scroll down to the Membership and billing section. You'll see a Cancel membership button. Click it, and Netflix will show you a confirmation screen with options to pause your membership instead or reasons to stay. If you confirm the cancellation, your account closes at the end of your current billing cycle — you won't be charged again, but you can still watch until that date arrives.
If you cancel and then change your mind, you can reactivate your account by signing back in and restarting your subscription. Netflix will remember your account email and some settings, though your watch history and profiles may or may not be restored depending on how long you were away.
Troubleshooting profile deletion
If you can't find the delete option for a profile, check that you're signed in as the account owner or an admin on that account. Netflix restricts profile management to the person who created the account or someone with admin rights. If you're a regular user on someone else's account, you won't see the delete option.
If the delete button appears grayed out or won't respond, try signing out and back in, or closing and reopening the app. On TV devices, try restarting the app or restarting the device itself. If you're still stuck, Netflix support can help — you can reach them through the Help Center on the Netflix website or through the app's support menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover a deleted profile?
No, once you delete a profile, Netflix does not restore it. The watch history and recommendations are gone permanently. If you want to keep that person's viewing history, you should not delete the profile — you can simply stop using it or rename it instead.
Do I need to delete a profile if someone moves out?
You don't have to, but it's a good idea. Deleting the profile prevents that person from accessing your account remotely and removes their watch history from your account's recommendations. If you want to let them keep access, you can change the account password and share the new one only with people you trust.
What if I delete a profile by accident?
Netflix does not have an undo feature for deleted profiles. You would need to create a new profile with the same name if you want to restore it, but the watch history and settings will be lost. This is why Netflix asks for confirmation before deleting.
Can I delete a profile if I'm not the account owner?
No, only the account owner or someone with admin rights can delete profiles. If you're a regular user on someone else's Netflix account, you cannot delete any profiles. You would need to ask the account owner to do it.
Does deleting a profile stop Netflix from charging me?
No, deleting profiles does not affect your subscription or billing. You will continue to be charged for your Netflix plan every month. To stop charges, you must cancel your membership through the Membership and billing section of your account settings.