Set a passcode for your Netflix profile
The streaming service (Netflix) has launched a new update to its parental control tools, including a new tool that allows the user to set a special PIN for his personal profile, which prevents anyone else from using it without his knowledge. Here’s how to lock your Netflix profile with a PIN.
What you should know first? Naturally, we find that all Netflix accounts are protected with a password, but within each account there are sub-profiles for several users. For example, one family of five members may use one Netflix account, and thus there will be 4 sub-profiles next to the main account.
But with the new update, each individual user or each family member can set a four-digit PIN (personal identification number) for his or her profile. As of now, this PIN can only be set through a web browser, not in the Netflix app for smartphones, but once this code is activated, you will be prompted for it across all your devices, including the iOS or Android app.
How to lock or unlock personal files:If you want to restrict access to your file, you can protect it with a PIN to lock it,
How to add a PIN to your Netflix account
Follow these steps:
- In a web browser, go to your profile page. Open Profile and Parental Controls.
- Click on the Profile Lock option.
- Click on the Change button if you have not activated the PIN.
- Enter the password or code of your Netflix account.
- Check the Require a PIN to access (Name) profile box.
- Enter your four-digit numeric passcode. You can also activate the Require (Name) PIN to add new profiles option. This will prevent people from creating new profiles on your Netflix account unless they know your PIN.
- Click (Save) to activate the PIN you chose. Once you have finished using Netflix, you can open the main menu and click on the Exit Profile option to log out of your profile.
Next time, when anyone tries to use your personal Netflix account they will have to enter the PIN you specified earlier before they can access it.
