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Netflix is a popular streaming platform, but not everyone knows it has a feature to lock profiles within an account, limiting unauthorized access and protecting user information. Let's explore how to set up a profile password on Netflix, whether on your phone like the OPPO A94 128GB or on your computer.
1. Setting up a Netflix Profile Password on Your Phone
Nowadays, most people opt for Netflix to watch their favorite movies and shows due to its convenience and quality. Here's a simple way to set up a password for Netflix on your phone:
• Step 1: Open the Netflix app on your phone, then go to your account and select your profile.
Select your profile to begin setting up your Netflix password.
• Step 2: Tap the Add icon at the bottom right corner of the screen > Manage Profiles
Choose Add to expand the options.
• Step 3: Next, select Account. Your device will switch from the app to the browser to access the Netflix homepage.
Select account to proceed with setting up your profile password.
• Step 4: Here, scroll down to the Profiles and Parental Controls section, click the down arrow of the profile you want to lock.
Click the arrow icon as instructed.
• Step 5: In the Profile Lock section, select Enable.
Enable profile lock.
• Step 6: Enter your Netflix account password, then press Continue.
Re-enter your old password for verification.
• Step 7: Check the box for Require PIN to access profile.
Check the box as instructed.
• Step 8: Create a new 4-digit PIN > press Save to complete.
Enter a new 4-digit PIN.
• Step 9: If you want to remove the password lock, follow the same steps up to step 7, then uncheck the box for Require PIN, and you're done.
Successful password setup interface.
2. How to Set Up a Netflix Account Password on Computer
Similar to setting up a Netflix profile password on an OPPO phone, setting up a Netflix profile password on a computer is also quite simple. Here's how:
• Step 1: Go to the Netflix website in your browser, log in to your account, then select the profile you want to set a PIN for.
Access the appropriate account.
• Step 2: Click on the profile icon at the top right corner of the screen, then select Account.
Click on the icon as instructed.
• Step 3: In the Profiles and Parental Controls section, click the down arrow of the account you want to set a password for.
Select the downward arrow to add options.
• Step 4: Choose Lock Profile > Change.
Change the Lock Profile mode.
• Step 5: Re-enter your Netflix password, then press Continue.
Confirm your old password.
• Step 6: Check the box for Require PIN to access profile and enter a new 4-digit PIN.
Enter a new password.
• Step 7: Finally, click Save to finish. If set up successfully, the app will notify you that Profile Lock has been saved.
3. How to Remove a PIN Set Up on Your Netflix Account
After successfully setting up a Netflix password, each time you access Netflix or stream/download content, your device will prompt you to enter the password to continue using it. If this becomes bothersome and you want to remove this feature, you can follow the instructions below:
• Step 1: Access your profile on Netflix > Add > Manage Profiles > Account.
• Step 2: When your device switches to the browser, scroll down to the Profiles and Parental Controls section, and select the downward arrow.
• Step 3: Choose Lock Profile > enter password > select Continue.
• Step 4: Uncheck the box for Require PIN to access profile, then click Save to finish.
4. Forgot Your Account PIN? How to Reset It
After setting up your Netflix account password, if you happen to forget your PIN, you can click on the Forgot PIN link at the bottom of the screen. Then, the app will guide you through creating a new profile password.
Above are the simple steps to set up a Netflix profile password on mobile phones and computers, which anyone can easily do. Hope this information will be helpful to you!
