How to set profile maturity ratings or block titles

When you set a maturity rating for a profile, that profile will see only TV shows, movies, and games at or below that rating. You can also block specific TV shows or movies from individual profiles.

Android phone or tablet, iPhone, or iPad

  1. Open the Netflix app.

  2. In the lower right, tap My Netflix.

  3. In the upper right, tap the Menu.

  4. Tap Manage Profiles.

  5. Choose the profile you want to edit.

  6. Tap Viewing Restrictions.

  7. Tap Maturity Rating.

  8. Enter your Netflix account password.

  9. Set the maturity rating level you'd like.

Web browser

  1. Using a browser, go to your Account page.

  2. Select Profiles, then choose a profile.

  3. Select Viewing restrictions.

  4. Enter your Netflix account password.

  5. Set the maturity rating level you'd like.

  6. Choose Save.

Note:Game ratings correspond to the TV show or movie maturity settings set for the profile. Learn more at Maturity ratings for games on Netflix.

Profiles with a set maturity level will only show titles that fit the selected maturity rating level.

If you have trouble changing maturity levels on a Kids profile, see I can't change the maturity rating limits in the Netflix Kids experience.

Android phone or tablet, iPhone, or iPad

  1. Open the Netflix app.

  2. In the lower right, tap My Netflix.

  3. In the upper right, tap the Menu.

  4. Tap Manage Profiles.

  5. Choose the profile you want to edit.

  6. Tap Viewing Restrictions.

  7. Tap Block Titles.

  8. Type the name of the TV show or movie and then tap it to add to your blocked titles.

    • To remove a title from your blocked list, tap Edit and then tap the X next to the title name.

Web browser

  1. Using a browser, go to your Account page.

  2. Select Profiles, then choose a profile.

  3. Select Viewing restrictions.

  4. Enter your Netflix account password.

  5. Under Title Restrictions, type the name of the TV show or movie and then select the title.

    • To remove a title from your blocked list, select the X next to the title name.

  6. Select Save.

TV shows and movies listed under Block Titles and Title Restrictions will be removed from that profile.

Note:You might need to refresh your device to pick up the updated settings. To refresh:
– Switch to another profile, then switch back.
– Or, sign out of your device and sign back in.

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