Adding a Member to Disney Plus Takes Two Minutes

You can add another person to your Disney Plus account directly in the app or website without creating a new subscription. Disney Plus lets you set up separate profiles for each household member, and you can add a profile in the account settings. The person you add will have their own watchlist, recommendations, and viewing history — they won't see what you've been watching.

The process is the same whether you're adding a family member, roommate, or friend. You don't need their email address or password. Once you add them, they can log in using the same account credentials as the main subscriber, or you can set up a PIN to control access to their profile.

Key Takeaways

  • You can add up to seven profiles total on one Disney Plus account, though only four can stream at the same time.
  • Each profile has its own watchlist and viewing history, so household members won't see each other's activity.
  • You add a profile through Account Settings on the Disney Plus app or website — no email or payment information needed from the new member.
  • If you want to restrict what a profile can watch, you can set a PIN and choose a content rating limit for that profile.
  • The person you add must use the same login credentials as the main account holder, or you can give them a PIN-protected profile to use instead.

How to Add a Profile on the Disney Plus App

Open the Disney Plus app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Select "Add Profile" from the menu. You'll see a field to enter a name — type the name of the person you're adding. You can choose an avatar image for their profile if you want, or leave it as the default.

After you enter the name, tap "Create Profile" and you're done. The new profile appears when ready in your profile list. The person can now log in using the main account's email and password, and their profile will load automatically when they select it from the home screen.

How to Add a Profile on the Disney Plus Website

Go to disneyplus.com and log in with the main account. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account." Scroll down to the "Profiles" section and click "Add Profile." Enter the name for the new member and choose an avatar if you'd like.

Click "Create" and the profile is added to your account. The new member can now log in at disneyplus.com using the main account's email and password, then select their profile from the list on the home screen.

Setting Up a PIN to Protect a Profile

If you want to prevent other household members from accessing a specific profile, you can set a PIN. Go to Account Settings, select the profile you want to protect, and choose "Parental Controls." Toggle on "Require PIN to Access This Profile" and enter a four-digit PIN. Anyone trying to open that profile will need to enter the PIN first.

You can also use the PIN feature to restrict content by age rating. In the same Parental Controls section, select a maximum content rating — for example, you can set a profile to only show G and PG content. The PIN will be required to watch anything above that rating.

Understanding the Four-Stream Limit

Disney Plus allows up to four people to stream at the same time on one account. If a fifth person tries to start watching while four streams are already active, they'll see a message saying the limit has been reached and will need to wait for someone else to stop watching.

This limit applies across all devices and profiles on the account. If you frequently have more than four household members watching at once, you may need a second subscription. Disney Plus does not offer a higher-tier plan that increases the simultaneous stream limit.

What Happens When Someone Leaves Your Household

If you want to remove a profile, go to Account Settings, find the profile in the Profiles section, and select "Delete Profile." The profile and all its viewing history will be removed when ready. The person who used that profile can no longer access Disney Plus through your account.

If someone outside your household has been using your account and you want to stop sharing, you can change your account password. This will log them out of all devices. They won't be able to log back in unless you give them the new password.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add someone who doesn't live with me?

Technically yes — Disney Plus doesn't verify where people live. However, Disney's terms of service state that accounts are for household members only. Sharing your password with people outside your home violates the terms, though Disney does not actively police this.

Do I need the other person's email address to add them?

No. You only need to enter a name for their profile. They'll log in using the main account's email and password, or you can give them a PIN-protected profile instead.

Can two people watch different shows at the same time?

Yes, as long as you have two separate profiles and you're not exceeding the four-stream limit. Each profile can watch something different simultaneously.

What if someone forgets the PIN to their profile?

You can reset it from Account Settings. Go to the profile, select Parental Controls, and change the PIN. The person using that profile will need to enter the new PIN the next time they try to access it.

Can I see what other profiles are watching?

You can see the viewing history of any profile if you access Account Settings and select that profile. However, each profile's watchlist and recommendations are private to that profile — you won't see them on your own profile's home screen.