You can delete a Hulu profile from your account settings in under a minute
Hulu lets you remove individual profiles without touching your main account or subscription. Each profile is separate — deleting one doesn't affect the others on your account, and you can create new profiles anytime after. The process is the same whether you're using the Hulu app, a web browser, or a streaming device.
The profile you're deleting will lose all its watch history, saved shows, and personalized recommendations. If someone else uses that profile, they won't be able to access it anymore. You'll need to be logged into the account that owns the profile, or have admin access to the account.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting a profile removes all its watch history and saved shows, but doesn't affect other profiles or your subscription.
- You must have admin access to the account to delete a profile — regular users cannot delete profiles themselves.
- The deletion is permanent, but you can create a new profile with the same name afterward if you want.
- Hulu doesn't require you to contact support or provide a reason to delete a profile.
How to delete a profile on the Hulu website
Log into your Hulu account at hulu.com. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account. Under the "Profiles" section, you'll see a list of all profiles on your account.
Find the profile you want to delete and hover over it. A trash can icon will appear. Click it, then confirm the deletion when Hulu asks you to verify. The profile is gone immediately — there's no waiting period or recovery option. If you're on a mobile browser, tap the profile name instead of hovering, and the delete option will appear in a menu.
How to delete a profile in the Hulu app
Open the Hulu app and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Select Settings, then scroll down to Profiles. You'll see all profiles linked to your account.
Tap the profile you want to remove. A menu will appear with options including Delete Profile. Tap it and confirm. On some devices like Roku or Apple TV, the menu layout may differ slightly, but the Delete Profile option will be in the same settings area. If you don't see it immediately, look for an edit or gear icon next to the profile name.
What happens to watch history and saved shows
When you delete a profile, Hulu permanently removes everything tied to it: all watch history, saved shows, watchlist items, and personalized recommendations. This data cannot be recovered after deletion. The profile name itself also disappears from your account.
If you're deleting a profile because you want to start fresh with a clean watch history, you have another option: you can keep the profile and clear its history instead. Go to Account settings, find the profile, and look for a "Clear Watch History" option. This keeps the profile intact but wipes the viewing record. This approach is useful if you want to preserve the profile name or settings but remove the viewing data.
Deleting a profile when you're not the account owner
Only the person who created the Hulu account (the account owner or someone with admin rights) can delete profiles. If you're a regular user on someone else's account, you cannot delete your own profile — you'll need to ask the account owner to do it. The account owner can grant admin access to other people if they want to share this responsibility.
If you want to stop using Hulu but don't want to ask the account owner, you can simply stop using that profile. Your watch history won't affect anyone else's recommendations, since each profile is separate. You can also ask the account owner to clear your watch history without deleting the profile entirely.
Creating a new profile after deletion
After you delete a profile, you can create a new one immediately. Go back to your Account settings, find the Profiles section, and select Add Profile. You can use the same name as the deleted profile if you want, or choose something different. Hulu allows up to six profiles per account.
The new profile will start with no watch history or saved shows. It won't remember anything from the old profile, even if you give it the same name. You can set parental controls on the new profile if needed, just as you would with any other profile.
Reasons to delete versus clear a profile
Deleting a profile makes sense when you no longer need it at all — for example, if a family member moved out or you're consolidating accounts. Clearing the watch history is better if you want to keep the profile but start fresh with recommendations. Clearing is also faster and doesn't require recreating the profile afterward.
If you're concerned about privacy or don't want certain shows appearing in your recommendations, clearing history is usually the right choice. If the profile itself is no longer needed and you want to free up space or simplify your account, deletion is the way to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I undo a profile deletion?
No. Once you delete a profile, it's gone permanently. Hulu doesn't have an undo option or a recovery period. If you deleted a profile by mistake, you'll need to create a new one and rebuild the watch history and saved shows.
Will deleting a profile cancel my Hulu subscription?
No. Deleting a profile only removes that one profile from your account. Your subscription stays active, and all other profiles remain untouched. You can continue watching on any remaining profiles.
What if I delete the wrong profile?
Create a new profile with the same name and start over. You'll lose the watch history and saved shows from the deleted profile, but your subscription and other profiles are unaffected. Hulu support cannot recover deleted profiles.
Can I delete a profile if someone else is currently watching it?
Yes, you can delete a profile even if someone is using it. They'll be logged out immediately and won't be able to access that profile anymore. It's best to let them know before you delete it so they can save any important information.
Do I need to contact Hulu support to delete a profile?
No. You can delete a profile yourself through your account settings in seconds. Hulu support is only needed if you can't access your account or have a technical problem with the deletion process.