Using Netflix with an Optimum Package

A Netflix membership can be added to some eligible Optimum packages.

Once you've signed up, activate to link your new or existing Netflix account.

Choose an option below for steps to link your Netflix account.

  1. Go to optimum.net and sign in to your Optimum account.

  2. Select Activate now next to Netflix, then Complete setup to be directed to Netflix.com.

  3. Follow the prompts to link your existing Netflix account to your Optimum package, or create a new Netflix account and link to your Optimum package.

Once you've signed up for an eligible package, you will receive an email/SMS from Optimum that contains an activation link.

  1. Select the link to be taken to optimum.net and sign in to your Optimum account.

    Note: If you do not know your Optimum login, please contact Optimum for assistance.

  2. Select Complete setup to be directed to Netflix.com.

  3. Follow the prompts to link your existing Netflix account to your Optimum package, or create a new Netflix account and link to your package.

Once you've signed up for an eligible package, you will receive an email/SMS from Netflix that contains an activation link.

  1. Click the link to be taken to Netflix.com.

  2. Follow the prompts to link your existing Netflix account to your Optimum package, or create a new Netflix account and link to your package.

If you accidentally linked the wrong account, refer to "I accidentally linked the wrong Netflix account to my package" below.

Warning: Apple-billed customers must cancel their subscription through Apple after linking their package. If they do not, they will continue to be charged by Apple.

Please contact your provider to see if Netflix is included in or was added to your package.

Please contact customer service and provide the email address for the Netflix account that is incorrectly linked so that we can help you link the correct Netflix account to your package.

If you cancel your package add-on, one of the following things will happen:

  • If you have a credit balance, you can continue streaming until it is consumed.

  • If you have another valid payment method (credit or debit card, for example) on your Netflix account, we will charge that payment method and you can continue watching Netflix.

  • If your Netflix account doesn't have another valid payment method, it will go on hold. To continue watching Netflix, go to your Account page and add a new payment method.

The option to change your Netflix plan depends on your package.

  • Go to netflix.com/account to check if you are eligible, then choose an available plan.

    • You can change to any Netflix plan offered by your provider (contact provider for available plans).

    • Plan changes take effect immediately.

    • The new plan price (determined by your provider) will apply to your next bill.

  • If you don't see the option to change your plan, contact your provider to check eligibility.

  • If your plan change is declined by your provider, you may need to contact them to take additional action.

Note: You must wait 12 hours after changing your plan to make additional plan changes. Plan change eligibility is determined by your provider.

Yes, extra members are allowed if you have a package or package add-on through this provider, assuming you have an eligible Netflix plan.

If you are the account owner and you want to switch to a package, you can link your existing Netflix account to the package.

  • You can keep your extra member slots as long as the Netflix plan allows for the same number of extra members on your account.

  • If you have more extra member slots than the Netflix plan allows, we will immediately cancel all your extra members after your account is linked to your package.

    • Your extra member(s) will receive an email confirmation.

If you are an extra member and want to switch to a package, you can create your own account and link to a package.

  • Make sure to use the same email address you use for your extra member account to keep your viewing history and settings.

  • Once complete, we will notify the account owner that you have been removed as an extra member from their account.

See the Extra Members article for more details on managing extra members.

Once you link your account to this package, your gift balance will remain on your Netflix account for future use. If you decide to cancel your package, or make additional purchases, then we will start to use your gift card or credit balance.

If you have Netflix as part of a package, you must link your existing Netflix account to stop being charged on your previous payment method.

  • If you haven’t linked your account, follow the steps above under “How do I activate Netflix?”.

  • If you linked your account, you may have linked to a different Netflix account or mistyped your email and accidentally created a duplicate account. To resolve this, follow the steps under “I accidentally linked the wrong Netflix account to my package”.

  • If you have extra members on your account, your secondary payment method will continue to be charged for those slots.

If you previously paid through Apple and have linked your account to a package with Netflix, you must cancel your Netflix subscription through Apple to avoid future charges from Apple.

If you don’t remember your Netflix login information, go to netflix.com/loginhelp.

If you see the message “No account found for this email address,” it's possible that you accidentally mistyped your email while linking your account. To resolve this, try the following:

  • If you are signed in to Netflix on a mobile or web browser:

    1. Go to your Account.

    2. Select Security to see your Netflix account email.

    3. From here you can change your account email, if necessary.

  • If you still can't sign in:

    1. Sign in to your Optimum account (make sure you are signed out of Netflix).

      Note: If you do not know your Optimum login, please contact Optimum for assistance.

    2. Go to My subscriptions, and select Manage under Netflix.

    3. Select Account recovery under Need help or support?

    4. You will be directed to a sign in page with your email address pre-populated. You can sign in to your Netflix account from this page, and update your email address if necessary.

Your Netflix account may be canceled if:

  • you cancel or pause

    • a package that is linked to a Netflix account

    • a Netflix subscription that was added to your package

  • we did not receive payment from your service provider

If you did not request a cancellation and your service provider account is in good standing, try re-linking your Netflix account using the steps in "How do I activate my package with Netflix?". If those steps do not work, please contact your service provider to check your account status.

Please contact Optimum customer support to cancel your Optimum package or your Netflix subscription.

See "What happens to my Netflix account if I cancel my package?" for more information.

If you canceled Netflix or your package, but your Account page shows that your package is still active, please contact your provider to confirm when the cancellation will be complete.

You can contact Optimum customer support at 877-694-9474. Be sure to tell the Optimum agent that you have Netflix through your Optimum package.

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