Netflix, the popular streaming service for movies and TV shows, has recently changed its policy on account sharing. Previously, you could share accounts with friends, but now Netflix requires each user to have their own Netflix account.
If you’ve been using a friend’s account, you might wonder what happens to your profile, settings, and watch list. Fortunately, Netflix has introduced a new feature called Profile Transfer. This allows you to transfer your profile from one account to another, keeping all your settings and watch list intact.
Even if you’re new to Netflix, you can use Profile Transfer to move your curated profile to a new account. This guide will help you understand how to use this feature to create a new Netflix account while retaining all your personalized settings and information.
The process of importing or exporting your Netflix profile is simple and straightforward. However, there are a few things to keep in mind before you start the transfer.
What Kind of Information Will Be Submitted?
What will be exported from your Netflix profile is listed below:
- Profile name and icon
- Netflix Recommendations List
- Watch History
- Ratings
- Duration
- Device Information
- Country
- Continue Watching List
- My list Titles
- Game Saves and Game handles
- Settings for language, subtitles, dubbing, autoplay, maturity ratings, viewing restrictions
- Test participation, stream quality, in-app notifications
What Profiles Can Be Transferred
For you to be able to export or transfer your Netflix profile, it is necessary for your profile to fulfil the conditions outlined below.
- Active Netflix account
- Not a Kid’s profile
- Not protected by a PIN
- No profile email address is attached to it.
How to Turn On Profile Transfers on Netflix
You can enable profile transfers on Netflix for your account by following these steps in the order that they are listed:
- Launch the app or go to the website first, then sign in with your Netflix account information.
- Go to your Accounts page right away.
- Select the Turn On Profile Transfers option under Settings. It has the option to be turned off because I already have this option enabled. Keep it enabled if it is already.
- Lastly, select Allow.
- Netflix will send you an email with information regarding the profile transfers. In your email, select the
- Enable the Instantly option.
- Your Netflix profile can now be moved to a different account, either a new one or an existing one.
Starting A New Netflix Profile With Profile Transfer
If you and your roommate have been sharing a Netflix account, you may easily switch to a new account by importing your profile from the old one. Follow these prompts to create a new Netflix account and import your previous profile.
- Start by launching your preferred web browser and signing in with your prior Netflix account credentials.
- Once you have logged in, click on your profile to reveal a drop-down menu.
- From there, select the Accounts > Profiles and Parental Controls > Transfer Profiles option.
- Or select Transfer Profile from the drop-down menu if it appears there right away, rather than Accounts.
- Select Start Profile Transfer next.
- A New Account should be selected, then click Next.
- Simply fill out your new Netflix profile’s information now, including your email address and password.
- You will be logged into your new Netflix account once the transfer is finished.
How to Transfer Netflix Profile To Existing Netflix Account
You also have the option to import your Netflix profile into an existing Netflix account that you have been making use of for some time. The steps necessary to complete the Profile Transfer are as follows.
- Open a browser and log into Netflix using the account from which you want to export your profile.
- After logging in, select your profile to reveal a drop-down menu, then navigate to the Accounts > Profiles and Parental Controls > Transfer Profiles option and select it.
- Or select Transfer Profile from the drop-down menu if it appears there right away, rather than Accounts.
- Click Start Profile Transfer at this point.
- Make certain you select An Existing Account.
- Now, input the account’s email address and password to which you want to move your profile.
- Select the Transfer Profile option to complete the transfer.
- You will now be logged into the account to which you migrated your Netflix profile after the Profile Transfer is complete.
Important Things To Remember
You cannot create multiple versions of your Netflix profile within the same account. Profile transfers are not compatible with third-party billing. You will need to switch to a different payment method or start fresh by creating a new account.
You can complete a profile transfer at any time. There is no charge for transferring your Netflix profile. Be cautious of anyone claiming there are fees for this service.
Closing Thoughts
This concludes the tutorial on Netflix profile transfer to a new or existing account. Use this information to transfer your data between profiles, especially since Netflix is removing shared accounts that are not within families.
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