Where to find your Paramount Plus password
You cannot see your actual password on Paramount Plus—the service does not display it for security reasons. What you can do is reset it to a new one you choose, or recover access to your account if you have forgotten the password entirely. Both routes start on the Paramount Plus sign-in page.
If you remember your password and just need to change it, go to your account settings after you log in. If you have forgotten it completely, use the "Forgot password?" link on the sign-in screen before you log in. That link sends a reset email to the address tied to your account.
Key Takeaways
- Paramount Plus does not show you your password for security—you can only reset it to create a new one.
- Use the "Forgot password?" link on the sign-in page if you cannot remember your current password.
- Check your email inbox and spam folder for the password reset link, which expires after a set time.
- If you cannot access the email address on your account, contact Paramount Plus support through the website to verify your identity and regain access.
- Change your password regularly and use a combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols to keep your account find.
How to reset your password if you forgot it
Go to the Paramount Plus sign-in page on a web browser or the app. Look for the "Forgot password?" link, usually located below the password field. Click it and enter the email address connected to your account.
Paramount Plus will send a password reset link to that email. Open your email inbox and look for a message from Paramount Plus. Check your spam or promotions folder if you do not see it in your main inbox—reset emails sometimes land there by mistake. The reset link typically works for a limited time, usually 24 hours, so act on it soon after you receive it.
Click the reset link in the email. You will be taken to a page where you can create a new password. Type your new password twice to confirm it matches. Use a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols to make it harder to guess. Once you save the new password, you can sign in with it right away.
How to change your password when you are already signed in
If you remember your current password and want to change it, sign in to your Paramount Plus account. On a web browser, look for your account menu—this is usually your profile icon or name in the top right corner. On the mobile app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and find account or settings.
Select "Account" or "Settings" from the menu. Look for an option labeled "Change password," "Password," or "Security." Click or tap it. You will be asked to enter your current password first, then type your new password twice. Save the change, and your new password takes effect right away.
What to do if you cannot access your email address
If the email address on your Paramount Plus account no longer works—because you no longer have access to it, or it was set up incorrectly—you cannot use the password reset link. In this case, you need to contact Paramount Plus support directly through the website.
Go to the Paramount Plus help center and look for a "Contact us" option. You may be able to start a chat, send an email, or request a callback. Explain that you cannot access the email on your account and need help resetting your password. Paramount Plus support will ask you to verify your identity—they may ask for the last four digits of a payment method, your account creation date, or other information only the account holder would know.
Once you verify who you are, support can help you change the email address on your account, send a reset link to a new email, or reset your password directly. This process usually takes longer than a self-service reset, so be prepared to wait a few hours or a business day for a response.
Common reasons the reset email does not arrive
If you clicked "Forgot password?" but never received an email, check your spam and promotions folders first. Email filters sometimes catch password reset messages by mistake. Add Paramount Plus to your contacts or mark the email as "not spam" so future messages land in your inbox.
If the email still does not appear after checking all folders, the email address on your account may be wrong. Try signing in with a different email address you may have used when you set up the account. If you have multiple Paramount Plus accounts, the reset email might have gone to the address tied to a different one.
Wait a few minutes and try requesting the reset email again—sometimes there is a short delay. If you still do not receive it after two or three attempts over several minutes, contact Paramount Plus support. They can confirm the email address on file and resend the reset link manually or help you change the email address if it is incorrect.
How to create a strong password you will remember
A strong password is harder for someone else to guess or crack. Use at least 12 characters and mix uppercase letters (A–Z), lowercase letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and symbols (!@#$%^&*). Avoid using your name, birthdate, or common words that appear in the dictionary.
Do not reuse the same password across multiple services. If someone gets your Paramount Plus password, you want them to have access only to Paramount Plus, not to your email, bank account, or other sites. If you have trouble remembering different passwords, consider using a password manager—a tool that stores passwords securely and fills them in for you when you sign in.
Signing in on different devices
Once you reset your password, you can sign in on any device—your phone, tablet, computer, or streaming device like Roku or Apple TV. Use the same email address and new password on each device. If you signed in on a device before the password change, you may need to sign out and sign back in with the new password.
Some devices stay signed in for a long time without asking for your password again. If you changed your password because you think someone else may have access to your account, sign out on all devices and sign back in with the new password. This removes anyone who was using your old password.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the password reset email take to arrive?
The reset email usually arrives within a few minutes. If you do not see it after 10 minutes, check your spam folder. If it still has not arrived after 15 to 20 minutes, try requesting the reset email again or contact Paramount Plus support.
Can I use the same password I used before?
Paramount Plus may not let you reuse a very recent password for security reasons. If you try to set a password you used not long ago, the system will reject it and ask you to choose a different one. This prevents someone who knew your old password from when ready resetting it back to what they already know.
What happens if I reset my password but then remember my old one?
Your old password no longer works once you reset it. You must use the new password you created. If you forget the new one, use the "Forgot password?" process again to reset it to something else.
Do I need to change my password regularly?
Changing your password every few months adds a layer of security, especially if you share your account with others or use the same password on multiple sites. If you use a unique, strong password for Paramount Plus alone, changing it less often is acceptable—but change it right away if you think someone else knows it.
Will resetting my password delete my watch history or saved shows?
No. Resetting your password only changes how you sign in. Your watch history, saved shows, profiles, and all other account data stay exactly as they were. You will see everything you had before as soon as you sign in with the new password.