Move Netflix Profile to Another Account: Full Guide

Moving a Netflix profile to a different existing account lets you keep your watch history, My List, ratings, and personalized recommendations without starting from scratch. This is useful when you switch to a family member’s plan, consolidate accounts, or move to a new payment holder. Before you begin, make sure you have the login credentials for both the source account (where the profile currently lives) and the destination account (where you want it to go). Note that Netflix does not offer a direct “transfer profile” button between existing accounts, so you will use the built-in profile transfer feature, which works only from an account you can access to another account you can access.

What You’ll Need

• Access to the source Netflix account (email and password, or an active session).
• Access to the destination Netflix account (email and password, or an active session).
• The destination account must have an available profile slot (Netflix allows up to 5 profiles per account on most plans).
• A web browser on a computer or a mobile device—the transfer feature is easiest to use on the Netflix website.

Step-by-Step

1. Log in to the source account. Open a web browser, go to netflix.com, and sign in with the account that currently contains the profile you want to move.
2. Open the profile you want to transfer. On the “Who’s watching?” screen, click the profile you intend to move. You must be inside that profile to start the transfer.
3. Go to Account settings. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner, then select “Account” from the dropdown menu.
4. Find the profile transfer option. Scroll down to the “Profile and Parental Controls” section. You will see a list of profiles on this account. Find the one you are currently using (it will be marked as “Current”).
5. Open the profile’s settings. Click the down-arrow or “View” link next to that profile’s name to expand its settings.
6. Select “Transfer this profile.” Look for the option labeled “Transfer this profile” or “Transfer Profile.” Click it. Netflix will show a brief explanation of what transfers (watch history, My List, ratings, and recommendations) and what does not (downloaded titles, settings like autoplay, and profile lock PIN).
7. Choose the destination account. On the next screen, Netflix will ask whether you want to transfer to an existing account or create a new one. Select “Existing Account.”
8. Enter the destination account credentials. Type the email and password for the account you want to move the profile into. If you are already signed in to that account in another browser tab, you may be asked to confirm instead of re-entering credentials.
9. Confirm the transfer. Review the summary—it will show the profile name, the destination account email, and what will be moved. Click “Confirm Transfer” or “Start Transfer.”
10. Wait for the transfer to process. Netflix may take a few minutes to complete the move. You will see a confirmation message when it is done. The profile will disappear from the source account and appear in the destination account’s profile list.
11. Check the destination account. Log out of the source account, log in to the destination account, and verify that the profile appears with its watch history and My List intact.

Common Mistakes

• Being in the wrong profile. The transfer option only appears for the profile you are currently using. If you are in a different profile, you won’t see the button.
• Choosing “New Account” instead of “Existing Account.” If you accidentally select the new-account option, Netflix will create a fresh account for you, which is not what you want when moving to an existing one.
• Destination account already has 5 profiles. Netflix caps profiles at 5 per account on most plans. If the destination is full, you must delete an old profile or upgrade the plan before transferring.
• Expecting downloads to transfer. Downloaded episodes and movies do not transfer. You will need to re-download them on the new profile.
• Ignoring profile lock PINs. If the profile has a PIN lock, the transfer may be blocked until you disable it from the profile’s settings.
• Using the mobile app. The transfer feature is not available in the Netflix mobile app. You must use a web browser.

Tips

• Do this on a computer. The web interface shows the transfer option clearly. On a phone browser, the layout can hide it behind menus.
• Make sure the destination account is active. The account must have an active subscription. You cannot transfer a profile into a canceled or suspended account.
• Transfer one profile at a time. If you are moving multiple profiles, repeat the process for each one. There is no bulk transfer option.
• Keep both accounts accessible. You will need to enter the destination account’s password, so have it handy before starting.
• Check your viewing activity afterward. After the transfer, open the profile on the destination account and confirm that your Continue Watching row looks right.
• Consider deleting the old profile. After a successful transfer, the source profile is removed automatically, so you don’t need to clean up manually.

Troubleshooting

• “Transfer” option is missing. Make sure you are on the web version (netflix.com) and that you are inside the profile you want to move. If it still doesn’t appear, log out and log back in, then try again.
• Error saying destination account is full. Log into the destination account, delete an unused profile (or upgrade the plan), then retry the transfer.
• Transfer fails with a generic error. Clear your browser cache and cookies, or try a different browser. Sometimes ad blockers or privacy extensions interfere with the transfer flow.
• Profile appears on both accounts. This can happen if the transfer was interrupted. Wait 10–15 minutes and refresh both accounts. If it persists, contact Netflix support—they can complete the transfer manually.
• Watch history is incomplete after transfer. The transfer usually includes all viewing history, but it can take up to 24 hours for everything to appear on the destination account. Check again the next day.
• You don’t remember the destination account password. Use the “Forgot password” link on the Netflix login page to reset it. You must have access to the email associated with that account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does transferring a profile delete it from the original account?

Yes. Once the transfer completes, the profile is removed from the source account. It does not remain as a copy.

What exactly gets transferred?

Watch history, My List, ratings, and personalized recommendations move over. Profile settings like autoplay preferences, language, and profile lock PIN do not transfer—you’ll need to set those again on the destination account.

Can I transfer a profile to an account that already has profiles?

Yes, as long as the destination account has fewer than 5 profiles. If it already has 5, you must delete one first or upgrade the plan.

How long does the transfer take?

Usually just a few minutes. In some cases, it can take up to 24 hours for all data to appear fully on the destination account.

Can I transfer a Kids profile?

Yes, Kids profiles can be transferred using the same steps. The age-rating restrictions on the profile move with it.

What if I want to move a profile to a brand-new account instead?

Netflix also supports that. During the transfer step, choose “New Account” instead of “Existing Account,” and you’ll be prompted to create a new account with a new email and password.

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