Netflix says 'There was a problem signing in.'
If you get an error on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that says:
There was a problem signing in.
Please try again later.
It usually means data stored on your device needs to be refreshed. Follow the steps below to fix the problem.
Go to Netflix.com on a web browser
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Using a computer, phone, or tablet, connect to the same network or Wi-Fi as the device with the problem.
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Open a web browser and go to netflix.com/clearcookies.
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From the top right, click Sign In.
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Sign in to your Netflix account.
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If you get the error NSEZ-403, it means we can't connect your account to Netflix right now. Try again later.
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If you don't get an error, continue to the next steps.
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Check for any recent emails from Netflix
If you recently received an email from Netflix stating that we reset your password, follow these steps to regain access to your account.
If you haven't recently received an email from Netflix, continue troubleshooting below.
Reset the Netflix app
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Go to the home screen, then tap Settings.
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Scroll down and tap Netflix.
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Slide the Reset switch on to reset the app.
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Try Netflix again.
Restart your iPhone or iPad
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Press and hold the side button and one of the volume buttons at the same time until the sliders appear. Drag the top slider to turn your device completely off.
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If the sliders don't appear, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears, then drag the slider.
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After 10 seconds, press the Sleep/Wake button.
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Once your device powers on, try Netflix again.