Disney Plus lets you create up to seven profiles per account

A single Disney Plus subscription supports up to seven separate profiles. Each profile has its own watch history, recommendations, and parental controls. You do not need to buy additional subscriptions — all seven profiles share the cost of one monthly or annual plan.

Profiles are useful when multiple people in your household watch different content. A parent can set up a kids' profile with restrictions, while another profile shows only adult programming. Each person logs into their own profile and sees recommendations based on what they have watched.

You can create, delete, or edit profiles at any time from your account settings. There is no limit on how often you change them, and you can have as many or as few as you need up to the seven-profile maximum.

Key Takeaways

  • One Disney Plus subscription allows seven profiles, and all profiles share the same monthly or annual cost.
  • Each profile maintains its own watch history, recommendations, and viewing restrictions independent of the others.
  • Parental controls can be set differently on each profile, letting you restrict content on a kids' profile while leaving an adult profile unrestricted.
  • You can create, rename, or delete profiles from account settings without affecting other profiles or your subscription.
  • Multiple people can watch on different profiles at the same time if your plan supports simultaneous streams.

How to create a new profile

Log into your Disney Plus account and go to your account settings. Select "Profiles" or "Manage Profiles" depending on whether you are on a phone, tablet, or web browser. Click the option to add a new profile, then enter a name and choose an avatar image. You can assign parental controls at this step or leave the profile unrestricted.

Once you save the profile, it appears on your home screen the next time you open Disney Plus. You can switch between profiles by clicking your current profile name in the top corner and selecting a different one from the list.

Setting parental controls on individual profiles

Each profile can have different content restrictions. When you create or edit a profile, you can set a maturity rating that limits what shows and movies appear. The options typically range from "All" (no restrictions) down to "G" (general audiences only).

If you set a profile to a restricted rating, that profile will not display content rated above that level. A profile set to PG will hide R-rated movies and TV-MA shows. You can change these settings at any time, and the restrictions explore only to that profile — other profiles on the same account are unaffected.

Some profiles can also be PIN-protected, which requires a code before anyone can access them. This prevents children from switching to an adult profile without permission.

Simultaneous streaming across multiple profiles

The number of people who can watch at the same time depends on your subscription plan, not on how many profiles you have. Disney Plus allows a certain number of simultaneous streams per plan — this is separate from the seven-profile limit.

If your plan allows two simultaneous streams, two people can watch at the same time on two different profiles. If your plan allows four streams, four people can watch simultaneously. Check your subscription details to see how many streams your plan includes.

Switching between profiles and managing watch history

Each profile keeps its own watch history and recommendations. If you watch a show on one profile, it does not appear in another profile's history or affect that profile's recommendations. This means family members do not see each other's viewing habits unless they share a profile.

To switch profiles, click your profile name at the top of the screen and select a different profile from the dropdown menu. On some devices, you may need to go to account settings to switch. The switch is when ready — you will see that profile's home screen and recommendations when ready.

If you want to remove a profile, go to account settings, select the profile, and choose delete. Deleting a profile removes its watch history and recommendations but does not affect other profiles or your subscription.

Why you might not need all seven profiles

Most households use two to four profiles. A common setup is one adult profile, one kids' profile, and possibly a profile for a partner or teenager. Unless you have a large household with very different viewing preferences, you will likely not need all seven.

Creating extra profiles you do not use clutters your home screen. It is better to create only the profiles you actually need and add more later if your household changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can two people watch on the same profile at the same time?

Yes, but both people will see the same watch history and recommendations. If you want separate viewing records, use different profiles. The number of people who can watch simultaneously depends on your plan's stream limit, not on whether they share a profile.

Do I need a separate email address for each profile?

No. All seven profiles belong to one account with one email address. You do not need multiple email addresses or multiple subscriptions to create additional profiles.

Can I transfer my watch history from one profile to another?

No. Watch history is tied to each profile and cannot be moved. If you delete a profile, its watch history is deleted as well. You can view your history on any profile by logging into that profile, but the histories remain separate.

What happens if I delete a profile?

Deleting a profile removes that profile's watch history, recommendations, and parental control settings. The other profiles on your account are not affected. You can create a new profile with the same name afterward if you want.

Can I use the same profile on multiple devices?

Yes. A profile is tied to your account, not to a device. You can log into the same profile on your phone, tablet, TV, and computer. Your watch history and recommendations sync across all devices.