Go to netflix.com, create an account, choose a plan, enter payment details, then watch on the app or website.
Steps
- Go to netflix.com or download the app.
- Enter your email and create a password.
- Choose a plan.
- Enter payment details.
- Start watching.
Plans (US, check current prices)
- Standard with ads: about $7.99 a month.
- Standard: $17.99.
- Premium: $24.99, with 4K.
Devices
Smart TVs, phones, tablets, game consoles, streaming sticks and computers.
Cancel anytime
No contract.
Password sharing
Netflix requires a household account. Extra members cost extra.
Free trial
Netflix ended free trials in the US in 2020.
Safety
Only sign up on netflix.com.
Account setup
- Go to Netflix.com or the app.
- Enter an email address and create a password.
- Choose a plan and a payment method such as a credit card, debit card, PayPal or gift card.
Plan features
- Streaming quality varies from standard definition to Full HD and 4K Ultra HD, depending on the plan.
- Plans with ads cost less.
- Number of screens at the same time depends on the plan.
Supported devices
Smart TVs, streaming devices (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast), game consoles, phones, tablets and computers with a modern browser.
Download for offline watching
Most titles can be downloaded on phones, tablets and some computers. Downloads can expire after a number of days and have a limit per device.
Profiles and parental controls
Each account can have up to 5 profiles. Kids profiles show age-appropriate content, and PINs can lock profiles.
Internet speed
Netflix recommends about 5 Mbps for HD and 15 Mbps or higher for 4K.
Billing
The plan renews monthly, and the bill appears under the payment method used. Cancel before the next billing date to avoid another charge.
Languages
Titles can have audio and subtitles in many languages, selected in the playback menu.
Plans and picture quality
Netflix offers an ad supported plan, a Standard plan and a Premium plan in the US, with 1080p video on Standard and 4K Ultra HD with HDR on Premium. Recent prices have been about 7.99 USD for Standard with ads, 17.99 USD for Standard and 24.99 USD for Premium per month, but prices change, so check netflix.com. Streaming HD needs about 5 megabits per second, and 4K needs about 15 megabits per second, according to Netflix. Downloads for offline viewing are available on mobile devices and tablets on plans that allow them. Each account can create up to 5 profiles. In 2023, Netflix began limiting password sharing outside the household and offers an extra member option for an added fee.
Sign up and use
Go to netflix.com or use the app, enter an email and password, choose a plan and add a payment method. Netflix works on smart TVs, streaming devices such as Roku and Fire TV, game consoles, phones, tablets and computers. Parental controls include profile PINs, maturity ratings and Kids profiles. You can cancel anytime from Account settings, and the service continues until the end of the billing period. Netflix no longer offers a free trial in most regions. Use only the official site or app to sign up, since fake sign up pages exist to steal payment details.
Based on data from Netflix Help Center
