Like many other streaming services, HBO Max lets you have different profiles, so everyone can enjoy their favorite shows without messing with other's preferences.

Here's how you can create and manage profiles on HBO Max.

What You Need to Know About HBO Max Profiles

Managing profiles on HBO Max couldn't be easier. However, there are a few things you should know beforehand.

You can only create up to five different profiles for adults and kids. These profiles can be used by anyone who has access to your HBO Max account. Likewise, anyone with an adult profile can add or delete profiles.

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It's also worth noting that there's no way for you to recover a profile after you delete it. Don't worry, though; you can always create a new one.

How to Create a New Profile on HBO Max

Whether you're using your phone or your desktop, creating a profile is a pretty similar process. Just follow these steps:

  1. Open the HBO Max app on your phone or go to the HBO Max website
  2. On your phone, tap the profile icon in the bottom-right corner. On desktop, click your profile picture in the top-right corner.
  3. Select switch profiles. On mobile, it's below your profile and on desktop it's on the drop-down menu.
  4. Select Adult or Kid.
  5. Add a name and a picture to your new profile. You can also change the background color.
  6. Once you're done, select Save.

As we mentioned before, you can create up to five profiles, which you can edit or delete later if needs be.

How to Switch Between Profiles on HBO Max

You can choose which profile you want to use when you first open the HBO Max app or go to the website. But you can change your profile at any time too.

  1. Open the HBO Max app or go to the HBO Max website.
  2. Tap the profile icon in the bottom-right corner of your phone's display. On desktop, click your profile picture in the top-right corner.
  3. Select Switch Profiles.
  4. Select the profile you want to use.

You'll be automatically redirected to the profile you chose. If you want to go back to the previous profile, just repeat the same steps.

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How to Change Your Profile Picture and Name on HBO Max

As we mentioned before, you can change the name and picture of any profile after you create it. You can even change the background color if you want. Just do this:

  1. Go to the HBO Max app or the HBO Max website.
  2. On your phone, tap the profile icon in the bottom-right corner. On desktop, click your profile picture in the top-right corner.
  3. Select Switch Profiles.
  4. Select Manage Profiles at the bottom.
  5. Select the profile you want to change.
  6. Select the profile picture to change it. You can choose to change it for an HBO Max character, take a picture, or upload a photo from your device.
  7. If you want, you can also enter a new name for your profile.
  8. Once you're done, select Save.

If you don't want to make any changes, you can also select Cancel to return to the previous screen.

How to Delete Your Profile on HBO Max

Deleting profiles is just as easy as creating them. Remember that once you delete it, there's no way to bring back the same profile. If you're sure about this, here's how to delete it.

  1. Open HBO Max on your phone or go to the HBO Max website on desktop.
  2. On your phone, tap on the profile icon in the bottom-right corner. On desktop, click your profile picture in the top right.
  3. Select Switch Profiles.
  4. Select Manage Profiles at the bottom.
  5. Choose the profile you want to delete.
  6. Select Delete Profile at the bottom of your screen.
  7. Select Delete to confirm.

Take Control Of Your HBO Max Profiles

Over to you! That's everything you need to know to manage your profiles on HBO Max. Remember to be careful when deleting a profile, since you can't take it back once you do it.

If you want to cancel your HBO Max account entirely, that's a separate process.