Hulu, the leading premium streaming service that has been around for a decade, is owned by the Walt Disney Company. From on-demand TV shows, news, sports to movies, everything is available on Hulu with and without ads.
To access Hulu’s extensive library of streaming-on-demand content, you must sign in to your Hulu account on the device on which you will stream Hulu. If you are confused about Hulu registration or login process for different devices, then this guide will be your savior.
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Sign up for Hulu
Before you get started, you should check out Hulu’s plans and find out which one is right for you before you sign up for Hulu. You can browse the official Hulu help page to get the correct information about their subscription plans: https://help.hulu.com/s/article/how-much-does-hulu-cost
Once you’ve chosen the plan for you, here’s how you can create your Hulu account:
- Go to www.hulu.com in your web browser.
- Click ‘Start Free Trial’
- Next, you need to choose a Hulu (Ad-supported), Hulu (Ad-Free), Hulu + Live TV, or Disney Bundle plan.
- Then enter your email address, password, and other required personal information.
- Select a payment option and enter your billing information
- Once you’ve finished entering all of your information, click “Submit” to complete the signup process and your Hulu account will be activated.
Note: If you are eligible for a free trial of the plan you selected, you will be billed when the trial period ends.
Note- If you decide to switch plans during your free trial, you’ll be charged automatically, plus if you cancel during your trial, you’ll immediately lose access to Hulu.
How do I sign in to Hulu on different devices?
Once you’ve signed up for Hulu and downloaded the app to your compatible device, the only step left to stream your favorite shows and movies is to sign in to your Hulu account. The steps may differ slightly depending on the device you’re using, so for easy login instructions, see the steps below for your device.
- Hulu.com on your computer or laptop
Hulu.com on your computer or laptop
If you want to stream Hulu from your PC or laptop, be prepared with your email address and password to sign in to your Hulu account as follows:
- In a supported web browser, go to the Hulu login page: www.hulu.com.
- Press the ‘Login’ button located at the top right corner of the screen.
- A login form will appear where you have to enter yours
- Email address
- Password
- Select “I am not a robot”
- And finally click ‘Login’
- Once you’re signed in, select your profile from the list to start streaming.
devices connected to the TV
To sign in to a device connected to your TV, you need to follow these steps:
- Open the Hulu app on your device.
- Press the ‘Sign in’ button on the welcome screen, then press ‘Sign in to this device’.
- Now, using the on-screen keyboard, type in your email address and password, then hit ‘Sign In’.
- Now you just need to select your profile from the list to start streaming.
Mobile phones and tablets
To sign in to your Hulu account on your mobile or tablet device, make sure you’ve installed the Hulu app, then follow the steps here:
- Launch the Hulu app on your mobile phone or tablet.
- Tap ‘Login’ on the welcome screen; then press ‘Sign in with Hulu’.
- You can now start streaming after selecting your profile.
Problems signing in to Hulu
Hulu is one of the most preferred video-on-demand services with many useful features, but it does not guarantee that you will not encounter any problems while using this service.
Most Hulu users have complained that they can’t log in for a variety of reasons. If you are one of them, the following list of Hulu login problems along with their solutions will surely help you:
1. Incorrect login credentials
This error message- ‘Your request is invalid. Try again’ is enough to tell the story. This message appears when you have entered incorrect login credentials, ie ’email address’ or ‘password’.
First, manually check that you have entered the correct email address or password.
If you pay for Hulu using a third-party app like Amazon, Apple, Roku, Spotify, etc., you should try to sign in with the email address and password you use for their services. Your Hulu login credentials may be the same as those for these third-party services.
Also, you can try to recover your email address or reset your Hulu password depending on your situation using the information provided below.
Renew your Hulu login email address
If you forgot the email address you used to sign in to your Hulu account, you can use the official Hulu account recovery tool: https://auth.hulu.com/account_recovery
You will get three attempts to enter the requested information correctly, and if you are successful in entering it correctly, your login email address will be revealed to you.
Reset your Hulu password
If you know the email address you used to sign in to Hulu but have forgotten your password, you can reset it by following the instructions below:
- Go to your ‘Forgot Password’ tool to start the process.
- Enter your email address associated with Hulu and click ‘Send me a reset link’
- Click the link and follow the onscreen instructions to reset your Hulu account password.
Note- Be sure to wait 15 minutes for the email and also check your junk and spam folders. The password link expires after 3 hours, so be sure to quickly reset your password as soon as you receive the link.
Note- If you no longer have access to the email address associated with your Hulu account, you can contact Hulu for assistance..
2. Check the status of your subscription
If you can sign in to hulu.com but not on any other device, there may be a problem with your account. Check your subscription status on your account page. If your subscription has expired, you will need to update your payment method. After that, make sure that you can sign in to your Hulu account on all of your devices.
3. Other problems with the application
If you are still unable to log into your Hulu account due to some technical difficulties, you can follow some basic troubleshooting steps below:
- If you use a browser, clear your browser cache
- You can then close the Hulu app completely and then try to sign in again.
- Make sure you’re using a Hulu-compatible browser.
- Make sure the Hulu app and your device are up to date.
- Uninstall and reinstall the Hulu app and try to sign in again.
- For more help and support, visit:
Hulu Facebook Support Page
Official Hulu YouTube Channel
| References: https://help.hulu.com/s/article/how-much-does-hulu-cost https://help.hulu.com/s/article/log-in-out https://help.hulu. com/s/article/cant-login |
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