Edit or Delete Disney+ Profile: Full Guide

You can edit or delete a Disney+ profile directly from the account management screen on any device, and the changes sync across all your devices almost immediately. This guide walks you through the exact steps for both actions, explains what happens to watch history and settings, and answers common questions about profile limits, kids profiles, and troubleshooting.

Why Manage Your Disney+ Profiles?

Disney+ profiles are separate spaces for each person in your household. Each profile keeps its own watch history, Continue Watching list, My Watchlist, and personalized recommendations. Managing profiles helps you keep your recommendations accurate, protect kids from mature content, and free up space when someone leaves the account. Since Disney+ allows up to seven profiles per account, editing or deleting them is a routine part of keeping your streaming experience tidy.

How to Edit a Disney+ Profile

Editing a profile lets you change the name, avatar, and parental controls. The steps are nearly identical across web, mobile, and smart TV apps.

Log in to your Disney+ account on any device.
Go to the profile selection screen (the one that shows all profiles).
Click or tap the pencil icon (or “Edit Profiles� if visible) on the profile you want to change.
Modify the profile name, choose a new avatar, or adjust the Kids Profile toggle.
For parental controls, click “Parental Controls� and enter your account password to change the content rating limit.
Click “Done� or “Save� to apply changes.

On some devices, you may need to scroll down to find the edit option. The changes take effect immediately after saving.

How to Delete a Disney+ Profile

Deleting a profile is permanent and cannot be undone. You will lose the profile’s watch history, watchlist, and settings. Here’s how to do it:

Go to the profile selection screen and click the pencil icon to enter edit mode.
Select the profile you want to delete.
Scroll to the bottom of the edit screen and click “Delete Profile.�
Confirm the deletion when prompted.

You cannot delete the main profile (the one used to log in) unless you first set another profile as the primary. To do that, you need to contact Disney+ support or manage it through the account settings on the web.

What Happens When You Delete a Profile?

When you delete a profile, Disney+ removes its watch history, Continue Watching list, My Watchlist, and all personalized recommendations. The profile name and avatar are also gone. If the profile was a Kids Profile, its restricted content settings disappear as well. You cannot recover a deleted profile, so double-check that you don’t need any of that data before confirming.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Sometimes editing or deleting a profile doesn’t work as expected. Here are common problems and fixes:

Can’t find the edit option: Make sure you’re on the profile selection screen, not the main home screen. On some smart TVs, you may need to press the “Edit� button on the remote.
Delete button is grayed out: This usually means you’re trying to delete the primary profile. Set another profile as primary first (via web account settings) or contact support.
Changes not saving: Log out and log back in, or try a different device. Sometimes the app needs a refresh.
Kids profile toggle won’t switch: You must enter your account password to change parental controls. If you forgot it, use the “Forgot Password� option on the login screen.

Kids Profiles vs. Regular Profiles

Disney+ offers two types of profiles: regular and Kids Profile. A Kids Profile restricts content to a specific rating (usually G or TV-Y7) and hides the search function. You can create up to seven profiles per account, and you can have multiple Kids Profiles. When editing a Kids Profile, you can change its name and avatar, but you cannot change the content rating without entering the account password. Deleting a Kids Profile works the same as a regular profile.

Profile Limits and Account Sharing

Disney+ allows up to seven profiles per account. This includes both regular and Kids Profiles. You can have one profile set as the primary (the one used for login). If you share your account with friends or family, each person should have their own profile to keep recommendations separate. Note that Disney+’s terms of service restrict sharing outside your household, and the service may limit simultaneous streams depending on your plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete a profile on the Disney+ mobile app?

Yes, the steps are the same as on the web. Open the app, go to the profile selection screen, tap the pencil icon, select the profile, and choose “Delete Profile.� You may need to scroll down to see the delete button.

Will deleting a profile cancel my subscription?

No, deleting a profile only removes that profile’s data. Your Disney+ subscription remains active. To cancel the subscription, you must go to your account settings and cancel the plan.

How do I change the primary profile?

You cannot change the primary profile directly in the app. You need to log in to your Disney+ account on the web, go to Account, and under “Profile� select “Set as Primary� for another profile. This option is only available on the web.

What happens to my watch history if I edit my profile name?

Editing your profile name does not affect your watch history, watchlist, or any settings. Only the display name changes. Your recommendations and Continue Watching list remain intact.

Can I recover a deleted Disney+ profile?

No, deleted profiles are permanently removed. Disney+ does not offer a way to restore a deleted profile or its data. You would need to create a new profile and start fresh.

Why can’t I delete a profile on my TV?

On some smart TVs, the delete option may be hidden or require scrolling. Try using the web or mobile app instead. If the issue persists, log out and log back in, or check for app updates.

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