Delete a profile in three steps

You can delete any profile on your Hulu account except the primary account holder's profile. Open Hulu on any device, go to your Account settings, find the Profiles section, and select the profile you want to remove. Hulu will ask you to confirm the deletion — once you do, that profile and all its watch history and preferences disappear permanently.

The process takes less than a minute and works the same way whether you're using the Hulu website, the mobile app, or a streaming device like Roku or Apple TV. You do not need to know the profile's password to delete it.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete any profile except the main account owner's profile, which is locked and cannot be removed.
  • Deleting a profile erases all of its watch history, saved shows, and personalized recommendations permanently.
  • The deletion process is the same on the Hulu website, mobile app, and streaming devices.
  • You do not need the profile's password to delete it — account access is all you need.
  • If you delete a profile by mistake, you will need to create a new one with the same name; Hulu does not restore deleted profiles.

Delete a profile on the Hulu website or app

Sign into your Hulu account on the website or open the Hulu app on your phone or tablet. Look for the profile icon or account menu — on the website it's usually in the top right corner, and on mobile it's typically at the bottom of the screen. Tap or click your profile picture or name.

Select Account from the menu that appears. Scroll down until you see Profiles and click on it. You'll see a list of all profiles on your account. Find the one you want to delete and click the three-dot menu icon next to its name, then choose Delete Profile. Hulu will ask you to confirm — click Delete again to finish.

Delete a profile on a streaming device

On devices like Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV, or Chromecast, the steps are slightly different because you navigate with a remote instead of a mouse or touchscreen. Open Hulu and go to the account menu — this is usually found by pressing the menu button on your remote or selecting a settings icon.

Navigate to Account, then Profiles. Highlight the profile you want to delete and press the button your remote uses to open options (often labeled Select or OK). Choose Delete Profile from the menu and confirm the deletion. The profile will be removed immediately.

What happens when you delete a profile

Deleting a profile removes everything associated with it: watch history, saved shows, personalized recommendations, and viewing preferences. If someone was using that profile, they will no longer be able to sign into it. The next time they try to open Hulu, they'll see only the remaining profiles on the account.

Hulu does not restore deleted profiles. If you delete a profile by mistake, you can create a new one with the same name, but it will start with no watch history or saved shows. The old data cannot be recovered.

Why you might want to delete a profile

The most common reason is removing a profile for someone who no longer uses the account — a family member who moved out, a roommate who left, or a friend whose access you want to revoke. Deleting the profile prevents them from watching anything on your account, even if they remember the password.

Some people also delete profiles to start fresh with new recommendations, though creating a new profile with a different name accomplishes the same thing without losing the old watch history. If you want to keep the history but just want a clean slate for recommendations, creating a new profile is the better choice.

The profile you cannot delete

Every Hulu account has one primary profile — the one created when you first signed up. This profile is tied to the account owner and cannot be deleted. If you try to delete it, Hulu will not show it as an option in the Profiles section.

If you want to remove all other profiles but keep the account active, you can delete every profile except the primary one. The primary profile will remain, and you can continue using Hulu with just that single profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete a profile if I don't know its password?

Yes. You only need access to the main account to delete any profile. The profile's individual password does not matter — as the account holder, you can remove any profile except your own primary one.

What if someone else created a profile on my account and I want to remove it?

You can delete it the same way you would delete any other profile. Go to Account, select Profiles, find the profile you want to remove, and choose Delete Profile. The person using that profile will lose access immediately.

Can I recover a deleted profile?

No. Hulu does not restore deleted profiles or their watch history. If you delete a profile by mistake, you can create a new one with the same name, but it will be completely new with no previous data.

Will deleting a profile affect other profiles on the account?

No. Deleting one profile does not change anything about the other profiles on your account. Each profile's watch history, saved shows, and settings remain separate and unaffected.

Do I need to cancel my Hulu subscription to delete a profile?

No. Deleting a profile is not the same as canceling your account. Your subscription stays active, and you can continue watching Hulu on the remaining profiles.