Connect Walmart Plus to Paramount Plus in Three Steps
Walmart Plus members get a free Paramount Plus subscription as part of their membership. To set up it, you sign into your Walmart account, find the Paramount Plus offer in the Walmart Plus benefits section, and follow the link to create or connect your Paramount account. The whole process takes about five minutes and requires only your Walmart login and an email address for Paramount.
Once linked, your Paramount Plus access stays active as long as your Walmart Plus membership is current. You do not need to renew it separately or pay Paramount directly—Walmart handles the subscription on your behalf.
Key Takeaways
- Walmart Plus members receive Paramount Plus at no extra cost, but you must manually set up the benefit through your Walmart account.
- You will need a valid Walmart Plus membership, a Walmart.com login, and an email address to set up or link your Paramount account.
- The set up happens on Walmart's website or app, not on Paramount's site, so start at walmart.com rather than paramount.com.
- After linking, you can watch Paramount Plus on any device by logging in with your Paramount account credentials.
Step-by-Step: Linking on a Computer
Open a web browser and go to walmart.com. Sign in with your Walmart account email and password. If you do not have a Walmart account, create one—you will need it to verify your Walmart Plus membership.
Once logged in, look for the account menu in the top right corner of the page. Click on "Account" or your name, then select "Walmart Plus" from the dropdown menu. You should see a section labeled "Paramount Plus" or "Entertainment Benefits." Click the button that says "set up" or "Get Paramount Plus."
You will be taken to a Paramount page. If you already have a Paramount account, sign in with those credentials. If you do not, create a new account using an email address and password. Paramount will then confirm that your Walmart Plus membership grants you free access. Your accounts are now linked.
Step-by-Step: Linking on the Walmart App
Open the Walmart app on your phone or tablet. Tap the account icon at the bottom right of the screen. Sign in if you are not already logged in. Scroll down to find "Walmart Plus" and tap it.
Look for the "Paramount Plus" benefit card or section. Tap "set up" or "Get Paramount Plus." You will see a prompt to sign into or create a Paramount account. Use the same process as the computer method: sign in if you have an account, or create a new one with an email and password. Once confirmed, the accounts are linked.
What Happens After You Link Your Accounts
After linking, you can open the Paramount Plus app or website on any device and sign in with your Paramount account email and password. You will have full access to Paramount Plus content at no additional charge. Your subscription renews automatically each month as long as your Walmart Plus membership stays active.
If your Walmart Plus membership ends or you cancel it, your Paramount Plus access will stop at the end of your current billing cycle. You can reactivate it by renewing your Walmart Plus membership and following the linking steps again.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Do not try to sign up for Paramount Plus directly on Paramount's website if you want the free Walmart Plus benefit. Going directly to paramount.com will prompt you to pay for a subscription, which defeats the purpose. Always start at walmart.com and follow the benefit link from there.
Do not assume the accounts are linked just because you clicked a button. Wait for a confirmation message or screen before closing the browser or app. If you do not see confirmation, go back to your Walmart Plus benefits section and check whether "Paramount Plus" now shows as "Active" or "Connected."
Do not use different email addresses for your Walmart and Paramount accounts unless you have a specific reason. Using the same email makes it easier to remember your login and to manage both accounts from one place.
Troubleshooting Connection Problems
If the "set up" button does not appear in your Walmart Plus benefits section, your membership may not be active. Check that your Walmart Plus subscription is current and that you are signed into the correct Walmart account. If you recently purchased Walmart Plus, wait a few hours for the system to process your membership before trying again.
If you see an error message when trying to create a Paramount account, the email address you entered may already be registered with Paramount. Try signing in with that email instead, or use a different email address to create a new Paramount account. You can link multiple email addresses to one Paramount account later if needed.
If you linked your accounts but cannot watch content on the Paramount app, sign out completely and sign back in. Sometimes the app needs to refresh your subscription status. If the problem continues, uninstall and reinstall the Paramount app, then sign in again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay for Paramount Plus if I have Walmart Plus?
No. Paramount Plus is included free with Walmart Plus. You pay only for your Walmart Plus membership, which costs about $13 per month or $98 per year. Paramount Plus is one of several benefits included in that price.
Can I use the same Paramount account on multiple devices?
Yes. Once your Paramount account is created and linked to Walmart Plus, you can sign into that account on your phone, tablet, computer, smart TV, or streaming device. Paramount allows simultaneous streaming on multiple devices depending on your plan.
What if I already have a paid Paramount Plus subscription?
You can link your existing Paramount account to Walmart Plus. When you do, your paid subscription will be replaced by the free Walmart Plus version. You will not be charged again, and you will not lose your watch history or saved content.
Will my Paramount Plus access stop if I cancel Walmart Plus?
Yes. Your Paramount Plus access ends when your Walmart Plus membership ends. If you cancel Walmart Plus mid-month, you usually keep access through the end of that billing cycle, then it stops.
Can I unlink Paramount Plus from Walmart Plus?
You can stop using the free Paramount Plus benefit by canceling your Walmart Plus membership. If you want to keep watching Paramount Plus, you can then sign up for a paid Paramount Plus subscription directly on Paramount's website.