How to Create a Netflix Profile on Mac or PC
Managing your profiles is virtually the same across most devices, but how to get there may be different depending on which device you use. First, here’s how to manage profiles on your computer.
Go to netflix. com in your favorite web browser and sign in, if you aren’t already. Netflix loads the Home screen, which displays the movies and shows available. Click the Profile button in the upper-right corner of the screen. If several profiles already exist on your account, the “Who’s Watching?” screen appears. Click Add Profile on the far right side of the screen, and then skip to Step 5. When you click the Profile button, a drop-down menu appears. Click Manage Profiles. Click the Add Profile button, represented by a plus sign. Type a name for the profile. If the profile is for a child, click the Kid check box. Click Continue to save the profile and return to the Manage Profiles screen.
How to Add a Profile on Smartphones, Roku, Apple TV and More
It may be easier to create and manage profiles on a PC, but we often watch Netflix on our smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and streaming devices like Roku or Apple TV. Most of these devices also allow us to create profiles and manage our settings.
On an iPhone or iPad: Tap the active profile button in the top of the screen. Profiles are listed across the top with a Manage Profiles button below. Tap Manage Profiles > Add Profile. On Android devices: Tap the hamburger menu button represented as three horizontal lines in the top-left corner of the screen. From the menu, tap the active profile at the top to reach the “Who’s Watching?” screen, then tap Edit at the top-right corner to manage profiles. On Roku, Apple TV, and most other smart devices: Scroll up to the row that begins with Search and tap Profiles or your profile icon. On the Profiles screen, tap the Plus (+) sign to create a new profile. To manage settings, tap the profile you want to change, then tap or swipe down to the pencil button and tap.
How to Manage Other Settings for Netflix Profiles
Netflix profiles are a great way to tailor the Netflix experience to individuals living in your household, set up parental controls for kids in the family, make sure that every show starts from the beginning, or to separate viewers’ interests and viewing habits.
Now that you’ve created a new profile, you may want to customize a few settings, especially if the profile is meant for a child. Here’s how.
On the Manage Profile screen, click the pencil icon for the profile you want to edit. Adjust the following options: Change the Name: You can change the name of the profile by clicking on the name and typing in a different one. Choose a New Image: Click the pencil icon in the lower-left corner of the profile icon to change the picture. Unfortunately, you cannot upload your own photo. Set the Maturity Level: You can change the maturity level by clicking the drop-down under Allowed TV shows and movies. The maturity levels include Little Kids, Older Kids, Teens, and All Maturity Levels. If the profile is set up as a kid’s profile, only Little Kids and Older Kids will show up in the dropdown. Change the Language: You can also change the Language settings from this screen. Click Save to save the changes.
Change the Name: You can change the name of the profile by clicking on the name and typing in a different one. Choose a New Image: Click the pencil icon in the lower-left corner of the profile icon to change the picture. Unfortunately, you cannot upload your own photo. Set the Maturity Level: You can change the maturity level by clicking the drop-down under Allowed TV shows and movies. The maturity levels include Little Kids, Older Kids, Teens, and All Maturity Levels. If the profile is set up as a kid’s profile, only Little Kids and Older Kids will show up in the dropdown. Change the Language: You can also change the Language settings from this screen.
