How to delete a Netflix profile

Are you the account owner on Netflix and have found that there’s an over-cluttering of Netflix profiles you’re keen to get rid of, but you’re not sure how to do so? Then follow the step-by-step guides below to permanently delete a Netflix profile from your account.

Delete a Netflix profile from iOS or Android

Most of us are fairly used to doing everything from the comfort of our mobile devices, so when it comes to deleting Netflix profiles, automatically our first instinct is to whip out our devices and attempt to do so. However, if you’re struggling to find out how to delete a specific profile using your IOS or Android device, follow the steps below to overcome this!

IOS Step 1 – Open up the Netflix app.

IOS Step 2 – On the main screen with the profiles, there should be an “edit” button in the top corner. Click on it and a “pencil tool” will appear.

IOS Step 3 – Once the pencil icon appears, you can tap on the profile you want to edit or delete.

IOS Step 4 – Once inside the profile just scroll down to “delete” to confirm your choice.

Similarly, with Android devices, the steps below will help you navigate how to delete a Netflix profile pretty quickly.

Android Step 1 – Open the Netflix app on your Android device and tap on your profile icon in the upper corner.

Android Step 2 – Click on “Manage Profiles”

Android Step 3 – Then select the profile you would like to edit or delete.

Android Step 4 – Scroll down to “Delete Profile” and confirm your choice.

And voilà that is how you delete a Netflix profile from an IOS or Android device.

Delete a Netflix Profile from PC or Mac

Whether or not you watch Netflix using your PC or Mac, it’s always useful to know how you can edit and delete profiles. Luckily it’s fairly simple to do so, and the methods are identical.

Step 1 – Head on over to the official Netflix website and sign in to your account.

Step 2 – Click on “Manage Profiles.”

Step 3 – Select the profile you want to delete.

Step 4 – Once selected, scroll down to the “Delete Profile” option and confirm your choice.

That’s pretty simple and straightforward!

Delete a Netflix Profile from streaming device or Smart TV

The majority of Netflix users access their accounts through streaming devices, such as Chromecasts and Fire TV Sticks or Smart TVs, so it’s always useful to know how to edit the profiles. If you wanted to delete a specific profile from Netflix while using your chosen device but are struggling to do so, follow the steps below to overcome this.

Step 1 – Using your remote, go to the profile you’d like to delete, and use the arrow down to highlight the pencil icon to edit the profiles.

Step 2 – Press the down arrow until “Delete Profile” is highlighted by the remote and then click to confirm the choice.

Simple!