Change your Disney Plus password from your account settings

To change your Disney Plus password, sign into your account on any device, go to your account settings, and select the password option. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're using a web browser, phone app, or streaming device, but the process takes about two minutes from start to finish.

You'll need your current password to make the change, and Disney will send a confirmation email to the address on file. If you've forgotten your current password, Disney offers a separate password reset option that works through your email instead.

Key Takeaways

  • On a web browser or phone app, go to Account Settings, then Security, then Change Password to update your password in under two minutes.
  • You must enter your current password before creating a new one, so write down a new password before you start if you're worried about forgetting it.
  • Disney sends a confirmation email after you change your password, and the new password takes effect immediately on all devices.
  • If you've forgotten your current password, use the "Forgot password" link on the login screen instead of trying to change it from settings.

Steps to change your password on a web browser

Open a web browser and go to disneyplus.com. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. On the Account page, look for the "Security" section and click "Change Password."

Enter your current password in the first field. Then type your new password twice — once in the "New Password" field and again in the "Confirm Password" field to make sure you didn't make a typo. Click "Save" when you're done. Disney will show a confirmation message and send an email to your registered email address.

Steps to change your password on the Disney Plus app

Open the Disney Plus app on your phone or tablet. Tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down and tap "Account." Then tap "Security" and select "Change Password."

Enter your current password, then type your new password twice. Tap "Save" to confirm the change. The app will show a success message, and you'll receive a confirmation email. Your new password works immediately on all devices where you're signed in.

What to do if you're changing the password on a shared account

If multiple people use the same Disney Plus account, changing the password will sign everyone out of the account on all devices. They'll need to sign back in with the new password. You should tell other account users about the password change before you make it, or do it at a time when they're not actively watching.

If you want to prevent other people from watching without changing the password, Disney Plus also lets you manage who has access to the account through the "Manage Access and Devices" option in Account Settings. This option lets you remove specific devices without signing everyone out.

How to reset your password if you've forgotten it

Go to the Disney Plus login page and click "Forgot password?" below the password field. Enter the email address connected to your account. Disney will send a password reset link to that email within a few minutes.

Open the email from Disney and click the reset link. You'll be taken to a page where you can create a new password without needing to know your old one. This process is different from changing your password through Account Settings because it doesn't require your current password.

Requirements for a strong Disney Plus password

Disney Plus requires passwords to be at least 6 characters long, but a stronger password uses at least 8 characters and includes a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using the same password across multiple accounts, especially if you use it for email or banking.

Write down your new password in a secure place, or use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your phone's operating system. This way you won't forget it and won't have to reset it later.

What happens after you change your password

Your new password takes effect immediately on all devices. If you're signed into Disney Plus on multiple devices — like a phone, tablet, smart TV, and laptop — you'll stay signed in on those devices even though the password has changed. You only need to enter the new password the next time you sign in on a device.

Disney sends a confirmation email to the address on your account whenever you change your password. If you receive a password change confirmation email that you didn't send, someone else may have access to your account. Change your password again immediately and check your account security settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my password sign me out on all my devices?

No. You'll stay signed in on devices where you're already logged in. The new password only matters the next time you need to sign in on a device. If you want to sign out everywhere at once, use the "Sign Out Everywhere" option in Account Settings instead.

Can I change my password on a smart TV or streaming device?

Most smart TVs and streaming devices don't have a way to change your password directly from the app. Sign into your account on a web browser or phone app instead, change your password there, and then sign back into the TV app with your new password.

What if I don't receive the confirmation email?

Check your spam or junk folder — confirmation emails sometimes end up there. If you still don't see it after 10 minutes, the email address on your account may be wrong. Go to Account Settings and check that your email address is correct, then try changing your password again.

How often should I change my Disney Plus password?

You don't need to change it on a schedule unless you think someone else knows it. Change your password if you've shared it with someone who no longer uses the account, if you used the same password elsewhere and that other account was breached, or if you see activity on your account that you don't recognize.