How to set password for netflix profile

By India Today Web Desk: Netflix is one of the most popular subscription-based video streaming services which allows users to watch a lot of documentaries, movies, and shows on various devices. It allows users to watch movies and TV shows in a way which the traditional remote control system can't be able to provide. Netflix allows users to enjoy unlimited viewing, at any time and from anywhere. Now, if you are a Netflix user then you must be aware of the fact that you can have up to five profiles within a single Netflix account.

However, if you want to restrict access to a specific profile on your account, you can protect it with a Profile Lock PIN. Here is a step by step guide you can follow to lock or unlock profiles on Netflix. But before you follow the steps keep in mind that some devices cannot be updated with new features such as Profile Lock PINs.

Steps you can follow to lock or unlock profiles on Netflix.

Step 1: Open a web browser and visit netflix.com

Step 2: Next, sign-in by entering the required details.

Step 3: After login, go to your
Account page.

Step 4: Open the Profile & Parental Controls settings for the profile you want to lock.

Step 5: From the given option change the Profile Lock setting.

Step 6: On the new screen, enter your Netflix account password.

Step 7: Check the box to Require a PIN to access the selected profile.

Note: To remove the PIN requirement, uncheck the box.

Step 8: Now, you need to enter Four numbers to create your Profile Lock PIN.

Step 9: Unless you're using an unsupported device, you will enter this PIN to enter the profile or play titles downloaded from it.

If you want to require a PIN any time a new profile is added to your account, then select Require PIN to add new profiles. Remember this option is only available after creating a Profile Lock PIN for the main account profile. At last, select Submit, to save the changes.

Netflix has added a number of new parental controls to its service, making it easier to prevent children from watching mature content.

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Previously, setting up a Kids profile was one of the only options for parents, but this wouldn't always stop tech-savvy children from navigating over to an unfiltered profile.

Fortunately, that's all changed now, with the ability to set up individual PIN codes on each Netflix profile leading a raft of new features.

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There is also the option to block all titles above a certain age rating, as well as specific films or series that you don't think your kids should be watching.

Finally, you can also view your child's watch history and turn off the autoplay option if you don't want them getting engrossed in binge-watch behaviour.

How to set a PIN for a Netflix profile

1. Sign in to your Netflix account and select a profile.
2. Hover over your profile picture in the top right and click on 'Account'.
3. Scroll down to the section called 'Profile & Parental Controls'.
4. Select the profile you would like to make a PIN for.
5. Select 'Profile Lock'
6. Enter your Netflix password.
7. Tick the box, create a PIN code and click 'save'.

How to set viewing restrictions for a Netflix profile

1. Sign in to your Netflix account and select a profile.
2. Hover over your profile picture in the top right and click on 'Account'.
3. Scroll down to the section called 'Profile & Parental Controls'.
4. Select the profile you would like to make set restrictions for.
5. Select 'Viewing Restrictions'.
6. Enter your Netflix password.
7. Choose which age rating you would like to be accessible or select any specific titles to restrict.
8. Click 'save'.

How to access viewing history of a Netflix profile

1. Sign in to your Netflix account and select a profile.
2. Hover over your profile picture in the top right and click on 'Account'.
3. Scroll down to the section called 'Profile & Parental Controls'.
4. Select the profile you would like to view.
5. Select 'Viewing activity'.

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How to turn off autoplay for a Netflix profile

1. Sign in to your Netflix account and select a profile.
2. Hover over your profile picture in the top right and click on 'Account'.
3. Scroll down to the section called 'Profile & Parental Controls'.
4. Select the profile you would like to change.
5. Select 'Playback Settings'.
6. Deselect the box next to: 'Autoplay next episode in a series on all devices'.

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