How to sign up for Netflix

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Netflix, Inc. is an American media company based in Los Gatos, California. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, it operates the over-the-top subscription video on-demand service Netflix brand, which includes original films and television series commissioned or acquired by the company, and third-party content licensed from other distributors. Netflix is a member of the Motion Picture Association—having become the first streaming company to become a member.

Netflix initially both sold and rented DVDs by mail, but the sales were eliminated within a year to focus on the DVD rental business. In 2007, Netflix introduced streaming media and video on demand. The company expanded to Canada in 2010, followed by Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2011, the service began to acquire and produce original content, beginning with the political drama House of Cards. By 2022, original productions accounted for half of Netflix’s library in the United States, and the company had ventured into other categories, such as video game publishing via the Netflix service.

As a Netflix member, you are charged once a month on the date you signed up. There are no contracts, no cancellation fees, and no commitments. You have the freedom to change your plan or cancel online at any time if you decide Netflix isn’t for you.

Signing up for a Netflix account is easy! Follow the steps for your platform below.

How to sign up for Netflix on Android

To sign up from your Android device, visit netflix.com/signup from a mobile browser.

If you have the Netflix app from the Google Play store, you can start sign-up from the app. You’ll need to use a mobile or computer browser to finish signing up.

1. Create an account by entering your email address and creating a password.
   • If using the Netflix Android app, you’ll receive an email from Netflix with a link to finish sign-up on Netflix.com using a mobile or computer browser.
2. Choose the plan that’s right for you. You can downgrade or upgrade at any time.
3. Enter a payment method.
4. That’s it. Stream on!

How to sign up for Netflix on Computer

1. Visit netflix.com/signup.
2. Choose the plan that’s right for you. You can downgrade or upgrade at anytime.
3. Create an account by entering your email address and creating a password.
4. Enter a payment method.
5. That’s it. Stream on!

How to sign up for Netflix on iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch

1. Visit netflix.com/signup from a mobile browser.NOTE: Sign up is not supported on the Netflix iOS app.
2. Choose the plan that’s right for you. You can downgrade or upgrade at anytime.
3. Create an account by entering your email address and creating a password.
4. Enter a payment method.
5. Download and sign in to the Netflix app on a device running iOS 15.0 or above.
6. That’s it. Stream on!

How to sign up for Netflix on Smart TV and Streaming Media Players

1. Open the Netflix app.NOTE: If you need help finding the app, search our Help Center for “Using Netflix on,” followed by the brand name of your device (e.g. Samsung, Roku, Xbox). Some devices also have a Netflix button on their remote control.
2. On most smart TVs and streaming media players, you will need to start by providing your email address or phone number.
   • Once provided, you will receive an email or SMS text message with an activation link to continue the signup flow.
3. Choose the plan that’s right for you. You can downgrade or upgrade at anytime.
4. Create an account by entering your email address and creating a password.
5. Enter a payment method.
6. That’s it. Stream on!

How to sign up for Netflix on a Set-top Box

1. Open the Netflix app.NOTE: If you need help finding the app, search our Help Center for “Using Netflix on,” followed by the brand name of your device (e.g. Samsung, Roku, Xbox). Some devices also have a Netflix button on their remote control.
2. Choose the plan that’s right for you. You can downgrade or upgrade at anytime.
3. Create an account by entering your email address and creating a password.
4. Enter a payment method.
5. That’s it. Stream on!