Netflix allows you to create multiple profiles for different people. But if you’re sharing your Netflix subscription with others and don’t want them to mess with your browsing history or recommendations, you’d better block it with a pin. Yes it is possible!
Keep reading to find out how to pin your Netflix profile and prevent your browsing history from being tampered with.
The only way to pin your Netflix profile is through a web browser. So, to get started, go to your Netflix account page on your iPhone, Android device, PC, or Mac and follow the instructions below:
How to add a pin to your Netflix profile
- On your account page, click the profile you want to block.
- Click the Edit button next to Profile Lock.
- Enter your Netflix password and click Continue. If you have forgotten it, this guide can help you change your Netflix password.
- Now check the “Require a PIN to access your profile”box.
- Enter four numbers to set them as your profile PIN.
- Finally, click Save.
That’s all! After that, you will always need to enter a pin code in order to access the blocked profile in the future.
How to remove the profile lock pin from Netflix
Removing a pin from your Netflix profile is as easy as adding one. On your Netflix account page:
- Go to the Netflix account page and select the desired profile.
- Click “Edit”next to “Profile Lock”.
- Enter your account password → click Continue.
- Uncheck Require a PIN to access your profile.
- Finally, click Save.
That’s all! This will remove your Netflix profile pin.
How to block each account with unique pins
You can block as many profiles as you want using unique contacts. This is usually a handy Netflix parental control strategy that lets you decide when your wards can access their Netflix profiles. You can block any profile you manage on Netflix by following the steps above.
Recover Lost Netflix Profile Pin
Forgotten Netflix profile pin is easy to recover. To get started, sign in to Netflix on your phone, tablet, PC, or Mac:
- Go to the relevant profile.
- Click Forgot your PIN?
- Then enter your account password and click Continue.
- You will see the pin code you set earlier. Note. You can change it, paste it into the password manager app, or remove the pin.
- Click Save.
This is how you lock your profile with a pin on Netflix and keep your browsing history tailored just for you. As you can see, the steps are pretty simple. So while there are other reasons why people block their Netflix profiles, they all revolve around privacy.
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