Each Netflix account comes with the option to add up to five distinct profiles. Each profile is geared toward the individual, and offers TV and movie recommendations based on viewing habits.
Through Netflix's Account Settings, you can customize your profile in just a few, simple steps. If you have children, you can adjust the type of content they can view, too.
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How to change your Netflix profile picture on a desktop
1. Go to Netflix's website on your preferred browser and log in.
2. In the upper right-hand corner, select the arrow next to your profile icon to access the dropdown menu.
3. Then, select "Manage Profiles."
4. Click on the "Edit" icon (resembling a pencil) on the profile you wish to change the profile picture for.
5. On the next screen, select the "Edit" icon that's located on the profile picture.
6. A page of available profile pictures will populate the screen. Scroll down and toggle through each to find a desired picture. Many of the profile pictures available are of characters from some of Netflix's original shows.
7. Once you've made a selection, a pop-up window will ask if you would like to save your choice. If so, select "Let's do it" to save your selection.
8. To finish, select "Save" on the "Edit Profile" page.
How to customize your Netflix profile on a desktop
1. Using the steps above, access the "Manage Profiles" page.
2. Select the profile you want to customize by selecting the edit icon in the middle of the profile picture.
3. On the "Edit Profile" page there are five options you can customize: Name, language, maturity settings, autoplay, or to delete the account.
4. To customize a name, use the text box to write in the desired name for the profile.
5. Use the dropdown menu under "Language" to select your preferred language. There are 27 available languages to choose from.
6. Under "Maturity Settings," select the '"Edit" button to restrict viewer content. You'll be prompted to enter the account password before going forward. Then, under "Viewing Restrictions" you can enable which titles the profile is allowed to view based on their rating. Select the box if it is a kids account. You can even enter individual title names to restrict on the profile.
7. Under "Autoplay Controls," select and deselect whether you want to autoplay next episodes in a series, and if you want previews for titles on the Netflix menu to autoplay.
8. To delete your Netflix profile, follow the steps after you've selected "Delete Profile" at the bottom.
9. To ensure all your preferences are saved, make sure to select "Save" at the bottom of the screen.
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