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Introduction
Sharing Netflix accounts has become very common, allowing multiple people to access the same account. However, as the primary account owner, you may sometimes need to kick or ban certain users from your account for various reasons. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to do that effectively.
Sign Out of Specific Devices
The easiest way to kick someone off your Netflix account is by signing out of the specific device they are using. Here are the steps:
- Log into your Netflix account through a web browser.
- Go to your Account page and click on “Manage Access and Devices” under the Security & Privacy section.
- Here you will see a list of devices along with details on when they last streamed from your account.
- Identify the device you want to kick off and click on “Sign Out”.
- This will instantly sign that device out of your Netflix account.
If the unwanted user knows your login credentials, simply signing out may not work as they can log back in. In that case, also change your Netflix password for better security.
Sign Out Of All Devices
If you want to kick everyone out and start fresh, you can sign out of all devices at once:
- Log into your Netflix account on a web browser.
- Go to your Account page and click “Sign Out of All Devices” under Security & Privacy section.
- Confirm by clicking the “Sign out” button on the prompt.
This will instantly sign all devices out of your Netflix account. Don’t forget to change your password afterwards.
Change Your Netflix Password
As mentioned before, changing your password is crucial if you want to permanently ban someone from accessing your Netflix account. Follow these steps:
- Log into your Netflix account on a web browser.
- Go to your Account page and click on “Change Password” under the Security & Privacy section.
- Enter your current password and then type in your new password twice.
- Make sure your new password is unique and hard to guess. Using a password manager helps.
- Click Save to change your Netflix password.
Once you do this, any device that had your old password saved will now fail to access your Netflix account. This forces unwanted users to enter the new password, which they won’t know, effectively banning them.
Set Up Profile Lock PIN
For added security, you can set up a 4-digit PIN for your main Netflix profile:
- Log into Netflix on a web browser and go to your Account page
- Under Profile & Parental Controls, select your main profile
- Click on “Profile Lock” and check the box to enable it
- Enter and confirm a 4-digit PIN when prompted
- Save the changes
Now your profile will require the PIN to access it from any device. This provides an extra layer of protection from unauthorized access.
Transfer User Profiles
If the unwanted user has their own profile on your Netflix account, you can transfer their profile to a new account:
- Log into your Netflix account on the web.
- Under Profile & Parental Controls, click the “Transfer Profile” option.
- Select the profile you want to transfer out and click “Allow”
- The user can then create a new Netflix account and transfer the profile into it.
This allows them to keep their own watch history and recommendations without accessing your account.
Conclusion
Kicking and banning unwanted users from your shared Netflix account is easy if you follow the right steps. Make sure to sign out of specific devices, change your account password periodically, set up profile lock PINs, and transfer user profiles out when required. Taking these measures will secure your Netflix account and prevent unauthorized access by others.