How to Use Hulu Parental Controls

Create a profile for your kids to protect them from inappropriate content

By Robert Earl Wells III
Updated on November 24, 2021

It's possible to set up Hulu parental controls to limit the types of content your kids can see. By creating a Hulu kids profile, you can restrict access to R-rated content.

Parental control settings apply to Hulu on all devices, including tablets, web browsers, and smart TVs such as the Amazon Fire TV.

How Do Hulu Parental Controls Work?

Hulu allows you to create separate profiles for each person who watches on your account. When setting one up, you have the option to make it a kids profile, which is limited to family-friendly shows and movies. Shows rated R or TV-MA don't show up in a Hulu kids profile.

Hulu Kids profile

A standard plan allows up to two users to watch simultaneously, but you can extend your Hulu screen limit by upgrading your account.

How to Set up a Hulu Kids Profile on the Web

To create a profile that's restricted to kid-friendly content:

  1. Go to Hulu.com and log in to your account.

    Go to Hulu.com and log in to your account.

  2. Select your name in the upper-right corner, then select Manage Profiles.

    Select your name in the top-right corner, then select Manage Accounts.

  3. Select Add Profile.

    Select Add Profile.

  4. Enter a name for the profile, then select the toggle switch under Kids and set it to the On position.

    Enter a name for the profile, then select the toggle switch under Kids and set it to the On position.

  5. Select Create Profile.

    Select Create Profile.

  6. Hulu asks you who's watching the next time you log in. When you select a kids profile, Hulu won't recommend adult content, nor will adult content show up in a search.

    Hulu profile selection screen

    When watching on the web, you can switch between profiles by hovering the mouse over the profile name in the upper-right corner of the browser window.

How to Set Up a Hulu Kids Profile on a Mobile Device

You can also create a kids profile using the Hulu mobile app for iOS and Android.

  1. Open the Hulu app and choose Account.

    Open the Hulu app and tap Account.

  2. Select your profile name.

    Tap your profile name.

  3. Select New Profile.

    Tap New Profile.

  4. Enter a name for the profile, then toggle the switch beside Kids and set it to the On position.

    Enter a name for the profile, then tap the toggle switch beside Kids and set it to the On position.

  5. Choose Create Profile.

    Tap Create Profile.

How to Update a Hulu Kids Profile

You can update or lift content restrictions on a profile at any time.

  1. Go to your Hulu account management page and select the pencil icon next to the profile.

    On the account management page, select the pencil icon next to the profile.

  2. Select the toggle switch under Kids and set it to the Off position.

    Select the toggle switch under Kids and set it to the Off position.

  3. Enter a birth date, then select Save Changes.

    Enter a birth date and select Save Changes.

Block Access to Non-Kids Profiles With a PIN

Even if you set up a kid profile on Hulu, your children can still access other profiles unless those profiles are protected with a PIN.

  1. Log in to Hulu and select your name in the upper-right corner.

    The Hulu home page with a user's profile icon highlighted

  2. Select Manage Profiles.

    The Hulu main page with the menu open and Manage Profiles highlighted.

  3. Under Parental Controls, toggle on PIN Protection.

    A Hulu account page with the PIN Protection option highlighted

  4. Enter a 4-digit code and select Create PIN.

    A Hulu user creates a PIN for their profile

Limitations of Hulu Parental Controls

Hulu's parental controls are not as extensive as parental controls for Netflix. Unfortunately, it's not possible to block specific shows or movies, or limit access to PG or TV-Y content only, so your kids can still watch PG-13 and TV-14 rated content. If you set up parental controls for your streaming device, then you can block kids from accessing Hulu altogether.

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