Sign in with your Paramount Plus account on Roku
To watch Paramount Plus on Roku, you need to open the Paramount Plus app, select "Sign In," and enter your email address and password. The app will then confirm your account and take you to the home screen. The whole process takes about two minutes if you have your login details ready.
Before you start, make sure your Roku device is connected to the internet and you know the email address and password you used when you created your Paramount Plus account. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it on the Paramount Plus website before you begin—this is faster than trying to reset it through the Roku app.
Key Takeaways
- read the Paramount Plus app from the Roku Channel Store, then open it and select "Sign In" to enter your account details.
- Use the same email address and password you created your Paramount Plus account with—the app will not accept different credentials.
- If you do not remember your password, go to paramountplus.com on a computer or phone and reset it before signing in on Roku.
- After you sign in once, Roku will remember your account and you will not need to log in again unless you manually sign out.
Step-by-step: Installing and opening the app
Start by pressing the Home button on your Roku remote to go to the main menu. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to "Streaming Channels" or "Search Channels"—the exact name depends on your Roku model, but both take you to the channel store.
Type "Paramount Plus" into the search box using the on-screen keyboard. The app will appear in the results. Select it and choose "Add Channel" or "Install"—again, the button name varies by Roku version. Wait for the installation to finish; this usually takes 30 seconds to two minutes depending on your internet speed.
Once the app is installed, select "Go to Channel" or "Open" to launch Paramount Plus. You will see the Paramount Plus home screen with a "Sign In" button near the top. Select that button to begin entering your account information.
Entering your login information
After you select "Sign In," the app will ask for your email address. Use the on-screen keyboard to type the email address associated with your Paramount Plus account. Take your time and check each letter—Roku keyboards are slower than typing on a phone, and a single wrong character will cause the login to fail.
Press the down arrow or select "Next" to move to the password field. Enter your password the same way. Paramount Plus passwords are case-sensitive, meaning capital letters and lowercase letters are treated as different characters. If you are unsure whether you used capitals, check your password on the Paramount Plus website before you try again on Roku.
Once both fields are filled, select "Sign In." The app will send your information to Paramount Plus servers to verify your account. This verification usually takes 10 to 30 seconds. Do not unplug your Roku or close the app during this time.
What happens after you sign in successfully
When your account is verified, the app will close the login screen and take you to the Paramount Plus home page. You will see rows of shows and movies you can watch, along with your profile name in the top corner. This confirms that you are signed in and your account is active.
Roku will save your login information on the device, so you will not need to enter your email and password again the next time you open the app. If you share your Roku with other people and want to keep your account private, you can sign out by going to the app settings and selecting "Sign Out"—but this will erase the saved login and require you to enter your credentials again the next time you use the app.
Troubleshooting a failed login
If you see an error message like "Incorrect email or password," the most common cause is a typo in one of the fields. Select "Sign In" again and re-enter both your email and password slowly, checking each character as you type. Pay special attention to the password field—make sure you are using the correct uppercase and lowercase letters.
If you have tried multiple times and are still getting an error, your password may have changed without your knowledge, or you may be using the wrong email address. Go to paramountplus.com on a computer or phone, select "Forgot Password," and follow the steps to reset your password. Once you have set a new password, return to the Roku app and try signing in again with the new password.
If the app itself will not open or keeps crashing, try restarting your Roku device. Press the Home button, go to Settings, select System, and choose Restart. Wait for the device to turn off and back on, then open the Paramount Plus app again. If the problem continues, uninstall the app by going to Settings > Channels > Manage Installed Channels, selecting Paramount Plus, and choosing Remove. Then reinstall it from the Channel Store.
Internet connection and account requirements
Your Roku must be connected to a working Wi-Fi network to sign into Paramount Plus. If your internet is slow or unstable, the login may time out or fail. Check that other devices on your network are working, and if possible, move your Roku closer to your router or restart your router by unplugging it for 30 seconds.
You also need an active Paramount Plus account. If you have not created one yet, you will need to do that on a computer or phone at paramountplus.com before you can sign in on Roku. Paramount Plus offers both free and paid subscription tiers—the free tier includes ads, while the paid tier removes ads. Your login works the same way regardless of which tier you have.
Signing out and switching accounts
If you want to sign out of your Paramount Plus account on Roku, open the app and go to the menu or settings. Look for an option labeled "Sign Out," "Log Out," or "Account." Select it and confirm that you want to sign out. Your login information will be erased from the device.
To switch to a different Paramount Plus account, sign out first using the steps above, then select "Sign In" and enter the email address and password for the other account. Roku will save the new account information and use it the next time you open the app. If you switch accounts frequently, you may want to keep a list of your email addresses and passwords in a safe place so you do not have to reset them each time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to sign in every time I open the Paramount Plus app?
No. After you sign in once, Roku saves your login information on the device. The next time you open the app, you will go straight to the home screen without entering your email or password. You only need to sign in again if you manually sign out or if you uninstall and reinstall the app.
What should I do if I do not remember my Paramount Plus password?
Go to paramountplus.com on a computer or phone and select "Forgot Password" or "Sign In." Enter your email address and follow the steps to reset your password. You will receive an email with a link to create a new password. Once you have done that, return to the Roku app and sign in with your new password.
Can I use the same Paramount Plus account on multiple Roku devices?
Yes. You can sign into your account on as many Roku devices as you want. However, Paramount Plus may limit the number of devices that can stream at the same time—check your subscription tier to see how many simultaneous streams are allowed. If you exceed that limit, one stream will stop.
Why does the Roku keyboard move so slowly when I type my password?
Roku's on-screen keyboard is designed to work with a remote control, which is slower than a physical keyboard. If typing is difficult, try using the Roku mobile app as a remote—it has a built-in keyboard that may be faster. Alternatively, reset your password on a computer first so you have a simpler password to type on Roku.
What if the Paramount Plus app will not install on my Roku?
Make sure your Roku is connected to the internet and has enough storage space. If the app still will not install, restart your Roku device by going to Settings > System > Restart. If that does not work, check the Roku Channel Store to see if Paramount Plus is available in your region—some countries or older Roku models may not have access to the app.