Sign out by going to Settings, then Account, then Sign Out

To sign out of Netflix on Apple TV, open the Netflix app, scroll to Settings (the gear icon, usually at the top right), then select Account, and choose Sign Out. The app will ask you to confirm. After you confirm, Netflix closes and returns you to the Apple TV home screen. You are now signed out of that Netflix account on that device.

This process works the same way on all Apple TV models — the 4K, HD, and older generations. The Netflix app interface is consistent across them, so the menu path does not change based on which Apple TV box you own.

If you cannot find Settings in the Netflix app, you may be looking at an older version. Update Netflix from the App Store on your Apple TV, then try again. Older versions sometimes hide the sign-out option in a different menu location.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Netflix, find Settings (gear icon), select Account, then choose Sign Out and confirm.
  • Signing out removes your Netflix account from that Apple TV device but does not delete the app itself.
  • After you sign out, the next person who opens Netflix will see the login screen and can sign in with a different account.
  • If you want to remove Netflix entirely from your Apple TV, you must delete the app separately from the App Store.

What happens after you sign out

Once you sign out, your Netflix account no longer appears on that Apple TV. The app stays installed on the device, but it no longer remembers your login information, your watch history, or your profile preferences. The next time anyone opens Netflix on that Apple TV, they will see the login screen.

Your Netflix account itself is not affected. Your subscription remains active, your watch history is saved in your account, and you can sign back in on any other device or on this same Apple TV whenever you want. Signing out only disconnects that specific device from your account.

Signing out versus deleting the app

Signing out and deleting the app are two different actions. Signing out removes your account from the app but leaves Netflix installed on your Apple TV. Deleting the app removes Netflix entirely from the device.

If you only want to remove your account — for example, because you are selling the Apple TV or letting someone else use it — sign out. If you want to free up storage space or remove Netflix completely, delete the app from the App Store on your Apple TV. To delete it, highlight the Netflix app on your home screen, press and hold the touchpad or remote button, then select Remove App and confirm.

If you cannot find the sign-out option

If Settings or Account does not appear in your Netflix menu, your app version may be outdated. Go to the App Store on your Apple TV, search for Netflix, and check whether an update is available. If one is, install it and try the sign-out process again.

If you have updated Netflix and still cannot find the sign-out option, try closing the app completely and reopening it. On Apple TV, swipe up from the bottom of the screen while Netflix is open to close it, then open it again from your home screen. Sometimes the menu refreshes after a restart.

Signing out on a shared Apple TV

If multiple people use the same Apple TV, each person can have their own Netflix profile within a single account, or each person can sign in with their own Netflix account. If you share one account but use different profiles, you do not need to sign out — just switch profiles when you hand off the remote. Each profile keeps its own watch history and recommendations.

If you want each person to have their own separate Netflix account on the Apple TV, the first person must sign out, and then the next person can sign in with their own account. Only one Netflix account can be active on an Apple TV at a time.

Troubleshooting if sign-out does not work

If you select Sign Out but Netflix does not close or you remain logged in, force-close the app. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen while Netflix is open, wait a few seconds, then open Netflix again. This usually clears any temporary glitch that prevented the sign-out from completing.

If force-closing does not work, restart your Apple TV. Go to Settings on the Apple TV home screen (not inside Netflix), select System, then Restart. After the device restarts, open Netflix and try signing out again. A full device restart resolves most sign-out issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does signing out of Netflix on Apple TV sign me out on other devices?

No. Signing out on Apple TV only affects that device. Your Netflix account remains signed in on your phone, tablet, computer, or any other device where you are logged in. Each device is independent.

Can I sign out of Netflix without opening the app?

No. You must open the Netflix app and navigate to Settings to sign out. There is no way to sign out from the Apple TV home screen or Settings menu outside the app.

What if I forgot my Netflix password and cannot sign back in?

Visit netflix.com on a computer or phone, click Sign In, then select Forgot Password? Enter your email address, and Netflix will send you a link to reset your password. Once you reset it, you can sign back in on your Apple TV.

Will signing out delete my Netflix watch history?

No. Your watch history is stored in your Netflix account, not on the Apple TV device. When you sign back in — on this Apple TV or any other device — your history will still be there.

Can I sign out of one profile but stay signed in to another on the same Apple TV?

No. Netflix on Apple TV signs in one account at a time. If you want to switch to a different profile within the same account, you can do that without signing out. If you want to switch to a completely different Netflix account, you must sign out the current account first.