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Since people share Netflix accounts, you might want to be able to keep your profile locked. This wikiHow will teach you how to set a Profile Lock PIN using a web browser. If you try to do this in the mobile app, you'll be redirected to a web browser once you get to the account page.
Steps
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1Go to https://www.netflix.com/YourAccount in a web browser. You can use any web browser to set a Profile Lock PIN on a specific profile.
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2Click the expand-down arrow next to the profile you want to add the lock to. You'll see a list of all the profiles associated with the account in the header "Profile & Parental Controls."Advertisement
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3Click Change next to "Profile Lock." You should see this menu option in the middle of the drop-down list.
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4Enter your account password and click Continue. You'll need to enter the account password in order to make changes to the profile.
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5Click the box next to "Require a PIN" . When you check the box, space for you to enter the required 4-digit PIN will appear.[1]
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6Create the PIN and click Save. You'll need to enter this PIN to be able to access that profile in the future unless you're using an unsupported device.[2]
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1. Go to https://www.netflix.com/YourAccount in a web browser.
2. Click the expand-down arrow next to the profile you want to add the lock to.
3. Click Change next to "Profile Lock."
4. Enter your account password and click Continue.
5. Click the box next to "Require a PIN."
6. Create the PIN and click Save.
