Add a household member through your account settings
To add someone to your Disney Plus account, go to your account settings and select the option to manage your household. Disney Plus lets you add up to seven total profiles on one account, though only one person at a time can watch on a standard plan. If multiple people want to watch simultaneously, you need a Premium plan, which allows four streams at once.
The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're on a phone, tablet, or computer, but the process is the same: open the Disney Plus app or website, tap your profile icon in the top right corner, select "Account," then find "Manage Household" or "Household Settings." From there, you'll see an option to add a new profile. Enter the name you want for that person's profile and choose whether it's for an adult or child. Disney Plus uses this to filter content appropriately—child profiles show only family-friendly material.
Once you've created the profile, that person can log in using the same email and password as the account holder, or you can set up a separate password just for their profile. They'll then see their own watchlist, recommendations, and viewing history separate from yours.
Key Takeaways
- You can create up to seven profiles on one Disney Plus account, but only one person can watch at a time on a Standard plan.
- To add a household member, go to Account Settings, select Manage Household, and create a new profile with their name and age category.
- Child profiles automatically filter content to family-friendly shows and movies, while adult profiles show the full catalog.
- Each household member uses the same login email and password unless you set up a separate profile password for them.
- A Premium plan is required if more than one person in your household wants to watch Disney Plus at the same time.
Understand the difference between profiles and household members
A profile is a personalized viewing space within your account—it has its own watchlist, recommendations, and viewing history. A household member is a person who lives with you and has access to your account. Disney Plus treats these as the same thing for most purposes, but the distinction matters when you're sharing your password.
If someone doesn't live with you, Disney Plus's terms say they shouldn't have access to your account. The company has been enforcing this rule by asking users to verify their household periodically. If you add someone who doesn't live at your address, you may be asked to confirm they're part of your household, and if you can't, that person's access may be removed.
Set up a separate password for each household member
By default, all profiles on your account use the same login email and password. If you want each household member to have their own password—so they can't see your email or change your account settings—you can set one up. Go to Account Settings, select the profile you want to protect, and choose "Set Profile Password." Enter a four-digit PIN or a full password, depending on your device.
A profile password only protects that individual profile from being accessed by others on the same device. It does not prevent someone from logging into your account on a different device if they know your main email and password. If you want to prevent someone from logging in on other devices, you'll need to change your main account password and not share it with them.
Check your plan type to see how many people can watch at once
Disney Plus offers three plan levels, each with different streaming limits. A Standard plan costs less but allows only one person to watch at a time, even if you have multiple profiles set up. A Premium plan allows four simultaneous streams, which is enough for most households. A Bundle plan combines Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+ and comes in Standard and Premium versions with the same streaming limits.
If you have a Standard plan and two people try to watch at the same time, the second person will see an error message saying the account is already in use. You'll need to upgrade to Premium to watch simultaneously. You can change your plan type anytime in your Account Settings under "Subscription."
Remove a household member or delete a profile
If someone no longer lives with you or you want to delete a profile, go to Account Settings and select Manage Household. Find the profile you want to remove and select the delete or remove option. Deleting a profile will erase that person's watchlist and viewing history permanently, so make sure you want to do this before confirming.
If you remove a household member, they will be logged out of all devices where they were signed in under that profile. However, if they know your main account email and password, they can still log back in and create a new profile. To fully prevent someone from accessing your account, change your main account password.
Verify your household if Disney Plus asks you to
Disney Plus occasionally asks account holders to verify that everyone using the account actually lives at the same address. When this happens, you'll see a notification in your account settings. You'll be asked to confirm the primary address associated with your account and verify that all active profiles belong to people at that address.
If you can't verify a profile—for example, because someone who doesn't live with you is using it—you'll have the option to remove that profile or transfer it to a different account. This verification process is how Disney Plus enforces its household-sharing rules, so it's worth taking seriously if you want to keep your account active.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone who doesn't live with me to my household?
Disney Plus's terms say household members should live at the same address. The company periodically asks users to verify their household, and if you can't confirm someone lives with you, their access may be removed. You can share your password with anyone, but doing so violates the terms of service.
What happens to a profile's watchlist if I delete it?
Deleting a profile permanently erases that person's watchlist, viewing history, and recommendations. This action cannot be undone. If you want to keep the profile but just prevent someone from using it, change your account password instead and don't share it with them.
Do I need a Premium plan to add multiple profiles?
No. You can create up to seven profiles on any plan level. A Premium plan is only required if you want more than one person to watch at the same time. With a Standard plan, you can have many profiles, but only one can be actively streaming.
Can I set a different password for each profile?
Yes. You can set a four-digit PIN or password for individual profiles to prevent others on the same device from accessing them. This does not prevent someone from logging into your main account on a different device if they know your email and password.
What should I do if someone is using my account without permission?
Change your main account password when ready. Then go to Account Settings and review all active profiles and devices. Remove any profiles you don't recognize and sign out of any devices you don't use. If you see unfamiliar activity, you can also contact Disney Plus support for help securing your account.