How Do I Recover My Netflix Account?

The easiest way to recover your Netflix account is by reading these helpful tips.

Jeff Whelpley is the editor / author responsible for this content.
Nov 18, 2019

If you are unable to access your Netflix account, it is possible to recover the password and continue using your account. You can reset your email address using a reset message sent to your email address. It is possible to recover your account even if you do not remember your email address or phone number. The easiest way to recover your account is by changing the password. Follow these steps to complete the process.

1. Go to Netflix website and click on the option help

2. Select the option 'Reset your password by Email.'

3. Enter the email address associated with your account and click on the option 'Email Me,'

4. You will receive an email with information about the reset procedure. Click on the link in the email and you will automatically sign in to your account

5. Create a new password for your account

This option will sign you out of other devices. You will need to enter your password every time you use the devices. This process may take a few hours.

The link you receive via email will only work for 4 hours, if you do not use it within that time, it may expire. When entering your new password, choose one that is strong and unique. Your new password cannot be the same as your old one. If you do not get the link, you can request for a new one from Netflix.

If you do not receive an email, check your spam folder and any filters that you may have.

If you still don't receive it, consider waiting for a few minutes. Your Email provider may be experiencing delays. If you do not receive the email in five hours, you should try again.

When the Link Doesn't Work

If the link does not work for you, follow these steps

1. Delete all Netflix reset emails that you may have sent yourself

2. Sign out and go back to the home page

3. Go to the login page and click on the option 'reset password.'

4. Enter your email address and click on the option 'Email Me.'

5. Follow the steps provided in your email to reset your password.

Using Billing Information to Recover Your Information

You can use your billing information to recover your account. Follow the following steps to recover your account;

1. Go to the login page on Netflix

2. Click on the option 'I don't remember my email or phone.'

3. Enter your account name and the debit or credit card number on your file

4. Click on the option 'Find Account.'

If you do not use a credit or debit card, you may need to reach out to the support team of Netflix for help. If you use a different company to pay for your Netflix, you may need their help to recover your account.

When You Have Trouble Logging In

When trying to log in to your account, you may receive the message 'There was a problem signing in. Please try again later.' This message is usually a result of information stored on your device. The first step towards troubleshooting is refreshing your account. Follow these steps to resolve the problem.

  1. Visit the website on your device
  2. Check the email that is associated with your account.
  3. Reset your app
  4. Restart your device

If you still have trouble accessing your account, you should contact Netflix customer support team for help. You will be connected to a technician to help you through the processes. You may also seek help from the Netflix community. The community is interactive and informative.

With these steps, you should be able to recover your Netflix account.

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