Netflix is a great way to customize your viewing experience. You can set up profiles for family and friends, and they will all be on the same account. ..

If you need to delete a Netflix profile from your computer, mobile device, or streaming service, this tutorial will show you how.

Why You Should Edit a Netflix Profile

Netflix has a way to change your display name, profile photo, and other settings on your devices if you want to.

Some devices do not allow users to make any changes to their profiles, while others, like the Netflix app for Windows, only allow for changes to the profile icon and name. ..

Netflix is the only way to rate a profile’s maturity.

Why You Should Delete a Netflix Profile

Netflix offers five profiles: one for your main account, three for your children’s accounts, and one for your grandkids. If you reach the limit, you must delete an existing profile to create a new one. Deleting a Netflix profile is final—there is no way to retrieve a profile you delete.

Netflix does not allow you to delete your account’s primary profile. If you want to remove it, you must cancel your membership.

If you want to cancel your Netflix subscription, it makes sense to delete your profile before moving over. However, instead of doing that outright, use the Transfer Profile feature to move your preferences and history to the new account. ..

Edit or Delete a Netflix Profile via Web Browser

If you’re watching Netflix on a web browser, here’s what you need to do to edit or delete your profile: -On Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari, go to netflix.com/login. -Enter your user name and password. -Click the “Your Profile” link in the upper right corner of the screen. -Under “Profile Information,” click on the “Edit Profile” link. -On the “Edit Profile” page, under “Profile Picture,” click on the “Upload a Picture” button. -Select a picture from your computer or camera, and click on the “Upload” button. -Click on the blue “Save Changes” button at the bottom of the page. ..

If you’re not signed in and inside your Netflix profile, point your cursor at the top right corner of the screen and select Profile Settings.

Netflix has released a new profile icon and name feature for its users. The new profile name can be any text field that is next to the profile icon. The user can also pick a different display language from the pull-down menu under Language. Additionally, the user can create or edit their game handle for Netflix Games. The maturity rating for the profile can be set to All, 7+, 13+, 16+, or 18+. Finally, the user can specify their autoplay preferences for TV show episodes and previews. ..

If you want to delete the Netflix profile, select Delete Profile. If you don’t see the option, it’s because you’re attempting to delete the main profile for the Netflix account. ..

Edit or Delete a Netflix Profile on iOS, iPadOS, and Android Devices

To edit or delete a profile on the Netflix mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Android:

  1. Open the Netflix mobile app.
  2. On the main screen, click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen to get to your Profile Settings.
  3. Scroll down to the bottom of your Profile Settings and click on Edit Profile.
  4. In the Edit Profile dialog, enter a new name for your profile and click on OK.
  5. Click on Delete Profile to confirm your deletion of your profile.

Edit the Profile Icon and Name in the Netflix App for Windows

Netflix does not allow you to delete profiles.

To edit your Netflix profile, go to the Manage screen and select the Edit icon. ..

I made changes to my profile picture and name and selected Save > Done.

Edit or Delete a Netflix Profile on Streaming Devices

To edit or delete a profile on the Netflix app for a Smart TV, streaming device (like the Apple TV or Roku), or video game console:

  1. Open the Netflix app on your Smart TV.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the main screen and click on “Edit Profile”.
  3. In the “Profile Name” field, enter a new name for your account on Netflix.
  4. Click on “Save Profile” to finish editing your profile.
  5. To delete a profile, open the Netflix app and click on “Delete Profile” at the top of the main screen.

How to Transfer a Netflix Profile

Netflix doesn’t delete profiles if you’re the account owner, but you have to move over if you want to subscribe through someone else’s account.

To move your profile preferences and history to the new account, sign into Netflix on a web browser, select your profile icon, and choose Transfer Profile. ..

How to Cancel a Netflix Account

To cancel your Netflix membership, open Netflix in a web browser and select your profile icon. Then, select Account > Cancel membership.

Netflix will keep your data for up to 10 months, after which you can unsubscribe and have access to your account’s main profile and history within that time period. If you’d like to delete your data sooner, contact Netflix Support. ..

Profile Management Made Easy

Netflix makes it easy to remove profiles. If you run into problems doing that on the Netflix app for a device, we recommend you use a web browser instead. ..

Netflix has a Transfer Account feature that allows you to move your Netflix account and preferences between different devices. If you want to remove the primary profile, you must delete the Netflix account itself.