Netflix is the O.G. streaming service to rule them all. Once our go-to DVD and Blu-ray mail-in service, now the company is best known for its immense library of streaming content. We’re talking thousands of movies and shows, spanning multiple genres, eras, and nationalities. It’s truly one of the best ways to watch something new or old, but there’s going to come a time or two when you want or need to sign out of your Netflix account.

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Maybe you’re taking a temporary hiatus from the platform? Or perhaps you suspect some suspicious activity on your network, and want to logout as a failsafe. Whatever the reason, signing out of your Netflix account is a quick and easy process, and it can be done through whatever Netflix app you’re using, or through the company site. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help.

How to log out of Netflix on a smart TV

Generally speaking, the Netflix app on most smart TVs is going to look and perform pretty similarly from one brand to the next. Here's how you can sign out of your Netflix account using whatever brand of smart TV you own, or whatever type of streaming device you have connected to your TV.

Step 1: Launch the Netflix app.

Step 2: Once you're on the Home Screen, navigate over to the left to open Netflix's main menu.

Step 3: Select Get Help from the list of options.

Step 4: Select Sign Out, then choose Yes when asked to confirm this decision.

How to log out of Netflix on the website

You can also sign out of Netflix through the company's website. This comes in handy if you're not sure what smart TVs or streaming devices you're currently signed in on.

Step 1: Head to Netflix.com, then click Sign In at the top of the page.

Step 2: Hover over your profile picture and choose Account from the options dropdown.

Step 3: Under Security and Privacy, choose Manage Access and Devices.

Step 4: Now just locate the smart TV or streaming device you want to sign out of and click Sign Out.

Step 5: If you'd like to log out of Netflix on all your connected devices, simply choose Sign Out of All Devices from the Security and Privacy panel.

But what if you need to sign back in? Not to worry, we've got you covered!

How to log into Netflix

Signing into your Netflix account is about as easy as signing out of it. Just follow these steps and you'll be golden.

Step 1: Launch Netflix on your smart TV or streaming device.

Step 2: Select Log In to use your existing Netflix credentials to sign into your account.

If you're a brand-new Netflix subscriber, choose Get Started to see what subscription plans are available.

Step 3: On the Choose How to Sign In screen, the default setting is Use Phone.

If your iOS or Android device is nearby, you can either scan the QR code on your TV screen to be taken to a mobile login page for Netflix, or match the numeric code on your TV screen with the one displayed on your phone or tablet.