Netflix has become a household name for streaming movies and TV shows. With its vast collection of content and user-friendly interface, it’s no wonder that people have come to rely on the platform for their entertainment needs. However, as time goes by, users may find themselves wanting to switch to a new Netflix account. In this article, we’ll discuss how to transfer your Netflix profile to a new account.
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Why Transfer Your Old Netflix Profile?
Before we dive into the process, it’s important to understand why you might want to transfer your old Netflix profile to a new account. The most common reason is that you might want to create a separate account for a family member or a friend. This can be especially useful if you have different tastes in movies and TV shows.
Another reason could be that you want to switch from a shared account to a personal one. This is because Netflix is yet to penalize subscribers who share passwords on the platform.
What happens When you Transfer your Netflix Profile
Before you follow through with the guide showing you the profile transfer process, you need to know what will happen;
- All recommendations, viewing history, my list, saved games, settings, and notifications attached to a particular profile will be transferred to a new account. The Original account will keep a backup copy of the profile details as well.
- Transferring your Netflix profile equals creating a new Netflix account but with all history of your profile details. During the transfer process, you will need to signup to Netflix, choose the preferred Netflix plan, and enter valid payment details (you will be billed instantly for your plan).
- If the transfer process is successful, you will be signed out from the original account to a new account that you just created. Hereafter the original account owner will be notified about the transfer. They can choose to delete or edit their profile or even disable the transfer profile feature.
Transfer your old Netflix Profile to a New Account
1. Sign in to the Netflix account and go to the profile that you wish to share.
2. On the chosen profile home page, click on the account drop-down icon located in the upper right corner of your screen.
3. From the list of displayed account options, choose “Transfer Profile.” If this feature, is not enabled, you will have to enable it on your account to proceed.
4. On the next page, click Next to proceed with the transfer steps.
5. Enter the new email address and new password as prompted.
6. Tap on the Next button then proceed to choose the preferred Netflix subscription plan. After selecting the plan, tap on the Next button to go to the last step.
7. Select the payment method and fill in all the required payment details.
8. Now accept the terms of Use and Privacy Statement of using Netflix services by checking the box next to I agree option. Upon completion of that prompt, click on Start Membership.
9. Congratulations! You have successfully started your New Netflix membership. The journey of transferring your profile continues, you will have to add details of your mobile phone number. This will be used for Password Recovery.
10. Select the devices that you will be watching Netflix on. You can watch Netflix on a smart TV, smartphone, computer, tablet, Game console, streaming Device, and Cable Set Top Box (You can choose more than one device).
11. Set up profiles of those who will be watching with you.
12. Check the box next to the profile that will be used by a kid.
13. Select the languages in which you would like to watch your shows.
14. The transfer process will commence and as soon as the transfer is complete, you will be referred to a profile page of your new Netflix account. Tap on the transferred profile to enjoy your uninterrupted Netflix viewing.
How to Enable and Disable the Transfer Profile Feature
If you do not want to allow or want to allow profile transfers in the future, this is how you can do it;
- Go to your Netflix account and select a profile.
- Click on the drop-down icon beside the Account/Profile icon.
- Choose Account.
- On the Account page, scroll down to the Settings section and select either Turn On Profile Transfers or Turn Off Profile Transfers.
Can I transfer my Netflix Profile to a Pre-existing Netflix Account?
The Answer to the above question is NO. Currently, you can only transfer your Profile to a New Netflix account.
Wrap-up: Transferring your old Netflix profile to a new account is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. It’s important to remember that the transfer process is quick. If you have any issues or questions, don’t hesitate to contact Netflix support for assistance. With your old profile transferred, you can continue enjoying your favorite shows and movies on your new account without any interruption.