You can delete a Hulu profile from your account settings in under a minute
A Hulu profile is a separate viewing space within a single Hulu account — it holds its own watch history, recommendations, and saved shows. Deleting a profile removes all of that data permanently. The person who owns the main account (the one who pays for Hulu) can delete any profile except the primary profile, which is the first one created when the account was set up.
To delete a profile, sign into Hulu on a web browser or the Hulu app, go to your account settings, find the profile you want to remove, and select the delete option. The process takes about 30 seconds and does not affect the main account or any other profiles.
Key Takeaways
- Only the account owner can delete profiles — you cannot delete someone else's profile unless you control the main account.
- You cannot delete the primary profile (the first one created), but you can delete any other profile on the account.
- Deleting a profile erases its watch history, saved shows, and recommendations permanently and cannot be undone.
- The deletion happens immediately and does not interrupt anyone else's viewing or affect the Hulu subscription itself.
How to delete a profile on the Hulu website
Open a web browser and go to hulu.com. Sign in with the account email and password. In the top right corner, click your profile icon, then select Account.
On the Account page, scroll down to the Profiles section. You will see a list of all profiles on the account. Find the profile you want to delete and click the three-dot menu icon next to its name. Select Delete profile from the menu. A confirmation window will appear asking if you are sure — click Delete again to confirm. The profile is now gone.
How to delete a profile on the Hulu app
Open the Hulu app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device. Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner (on phones and tablets) or navigate to your account using the menu (on streaming devices like Roku or Apple TV). Select Account.
Scroll to the Profiles section and find the profile you want to remove. Tap or select the three-dot menu next to the profile name and choose Delete profile. Confirm the deletion when prompted. The profile will be deleted immediately.
What happens when you delete a profile
All data tied to that profile disappears: watch history, saved shows, recommendations, and any custom settings you created for it. This action cannot be reversed, so make sure you want to delete the profile before confirming.
Deleting a profile does not change your Hulu subscription, cancel your account, or affect anyone else's profiles. Other people using different profiles on the same account can keep watching without interruption. The main account and its billing information remain unchanged.
Why you might want to delete a profile
You may delete a profile if someone no longer uses Hulu, if you want to clean up unused profiles, or if you are sharing an account and want to remove a profile for a person who no longer needs access. Deleting the profile prevents that person from seeing recommendations based on your viewing and removes their watch history from the account.
If you want to prevent someone from using Hulu but keep their profile data, you can change the account password instead — that will sign them out without erasing anything. If you want to remove someone's access permanently, deleting their profile is the cleaner option.
If you cannot delete a profile
The most common reason you cannot delete a profile is that it is the primary profile — the first one created when the account was set up. Hulu requires at least one profile to exist on every account, so the primary profile cannot be removed. You can delete any other profile, but not that one.
If you see an error message or the delete option does not appear, try signing out and signing back in, or try deleting from a different device (the website instead of the app, or vice versa). If the problem continues, contact Hulu support through the Help section in your account settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete someone else's profile on my Hulu account?
Yes, if you are the account owner. Only the person who pays for the Hulu subscription can delete profiles. If someone else controls the account, they must delete the profile themselves or give you permission to access the account settings.
Will deleting a profile cancel my Hulu subscription?
No. Deleting a profile only removes that one viewing space. Your Hulu subscription stays active, and all other profiles remain unchanged. You will still be charged for your plan as usual.
Can I recover a deleted profile?
No, deleted profiles cannot be recovered. The watch history, saved shows, and all other data are permanently erased. If you think you might need the profile later, consider changing the account password instead to lock someone out without deleting their data.
What is the difference between deleting a profile and changing my password?
Deleting a profile removes it and all its data permanently. Changing your password signs everyone out of the account but keeps all profiles and their data intact. Use password changes if you want to regain control temporarily; use profile deletion if you want to remove someone's access permanently.
Do I need to delete a profile if I am canceling Hulu?
No. When you cancel your Hulu subscription, the entire account and all its profiles are removed. You do not need to delete individual profiles first — canceling the account takes care of everything.