Sign out of Netflix in three steps from your Firestick home screen
To sign out of Netflix on your Firestick, open the Netflix app, go to Settings, select Sign out, and confirm. The process takes less than a minute. After you sign out, anyone using that Firestick will need to enter a Netflix username and password to watch again.
This is useful if you are selling or giving away your Firestick, sharing it with someone who should not access your account, or straightforward want to switch to a different Netflix profile without staying logged in.
Key Takeaways
- Open Netflix on your Firestick, navigate to Settings, and select Sign out to remove your account from that device.
- Signing out of Netflix on your Firestick does not cancel your Netflix subscription — it only removes access from that specific device.
- If you forget to sign out before selling or giving away your Firestick, you can remotely sign out through your Netflix account on a computer or phone.
- After signing out, the next person to open Netflix will see a login screen and will need your username and password to watch.
Step-by-step: signing out from the Netflix app
Start by opening the Netflix app on your Firestick. Use your remote to highlight the Netflix icon on the home screen and press Select.
Once Netflix opens, look for the Settings option. On most Firestick models, this appears as a gear icon or menu option in the top or side navigation. Press Select on Settings.
Scroll down until you see the Sign out option. Highlight it and press Select. Netflix will ask you to confirm — select Yes or Confirm to complete the sign-out.
You will be returned to the Netflix login screen. Your account is now removed from that Firestick.
What happens after you sign out
Once you sign out, Netflix no longer remembers your account on that device. The next person to open the app will see a blank login screen with fields for email and password.
Your Netflix subscription itself is not affected. You can still watch on other devices, and your watch history, saved shows, and account settings remain intact on your Netflix account.
If you sign back in on the same Firestick later, you will use the same username and password. Netflix will restore your profiles and watch history once you log in again.
Signing out remotely if you no longer have access to the Firestick
If you have already sold or given away your Firestick and did not sign out first, you can still remove your account from that device remotely. Go to your Netflix account on a computer or phone and sign in.
On a computer, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account. Scroll down to "Your devices" or "Sign out of all devices" and look for the option to manage active sessions. You will see a list of devices currently signed in to your Netflix account. Find the Firestick and select Sign out next to it.
On the Netflix app for phone or tablet, the same option usually appears under Account settings, though the exact menu location varies by app version. If you cannot find it in the app, use a web browser instead — the website version is more reliable for this task.
The difference between signing out and removing a device
Signing out removes your account from the Firestick but does not prevent someone from signing in with a different Netflix account. The device itself is still able to run Netflix.
Netflix does not have a separate "remove device" feature the way some other services do. Once you sign out, the Firestick is straightforward a device with no Netflix account logged in — anyone can sign in with their own credentials.
If you want to prevent Netflix from being used on that Firestick at all, you would need to uninstall the Netflix app itself through the Firestick's app management menu. That is a separate process and is permanent until someone reinstalls the app.
Troubleshooting: Netflix won't let you sign out
If the Sign out option is grayed out or does not appear, try closing the Netflix app completely and reopening it. Press and hold the back button on your Firestick remote to force-close the app, then reopen it and try again.
If that does not work, restart your Firestick. Unplug it from power for 30 seconds, plug it back in, and wait for it to fully boot before opening Netflix again.
If you still cannot sign out from the device itself, use the remote sign-out method described above through your Netflix account on a computer or phone. That method works even if the Firestick app is not cooperating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does signing out of Netflix on my Firestick cancel my subscription?
No. Signing out only removes your account from that specific device. Your Netflix subscription remains active, and you can watch on any other device where you are still signed in. You can also sign back in on the same Firestick whenever you want.
Will the next person to use the Firestick be able to watch Netflix without a password?
No. After you sign out, Netflix shows a login screen. The next person will need a Netflix username and password to watch anything. They cannot access your account or watch history.
Can I sign out of Netflix without uninstalling the app?
Yes. Signing out and uninstalling are two different things. Signing out removes your account but leaves the app installed. The next person can sign in with their own account. Uninstalling removes the app entirely.
What if I sign out but then want to watch Netflix again on the same Firestick?
Just open the Netflix app and sign in again with your username and password. Your profiles, watch history, and saved shows will all be there. Signing out does not delete anything from your account.
Can I sign out of Netflix on my Firestick from my phone?
Yes. Sign in to your Netflix account on your phone or computer, go to Account settings, find the list of active devices, and select Sign out next to your Firestick. You do not need to be in front of the device to do this.