How to create, change, or remove your Roku PIN
What is a Roku PIN?
A Roku® PIN is a 4-digit number that lets you control:
- Apps that can be added to your Roku streaming device
- Subscriptions, rentals, or purchases on your Roku streaming device using your Roku account
- Parental controls on The Roku Channel and Howdy
A Roku PIN is optional but is a good idea if more than one person in your household uses your Roku streaming device. Learn how to set up, change, or remove a Roku PIN by following the steps here.
Set up or change a Roku PIN
Use the following instructions to set up or change a Roku PIN:
- Sign in to my.roku.com
- Under Device settings, select PIN/Parental controls
- To set up a PIN, select Create a PIN
- To reset an existing Roku PIN, select Change PIN
Set up Roku PIN to subscribe, make purchases, or add apps
You can require a Roku PIN to subscribe, add an app, or rent or buy a movie or show on your Roku streaming devices using your Roku account. Note: The PIN isn’t needed to use the Roku website or Roku mobile app.
To set up the PIN, follow these instructions:
- Sign in to my.roku.com
- Under Device settings, select PIN/Parental controls
- Choose your PIN settings for Subscribing, making purchases, and adding apps. On your Roku streaming devices, require a PIN when using your Roku account to:
- Subscribe, rent or buy shows and movies, or add apps
- Subscribe or rent or buy shows and movies
- Don’t require a PIN
- Select Save
Set up Roku PIN for Parental Controls on The Roku Channel and Howdy
You can set up parental controls to limit what your family can watch on The Roku Channel and Howdy using a Roku PIN. Use the following steps to set up parental controls:
- Go to Parental controls for The Roku Channel and Howdy and select any of the following:
- Off: All content, including unrated content, can be watched without a PIN
- G, TV-Y, TV-G: Only movies/TV shows rated G, TV-Y, and TV-G are allowed
- PG, TV-PG: All movies/TV shows rated PG/TV-PG and below are allowed
- PG-13 and TV-14: All movies/TV shows rated PG-13/TV-PG and below are allowed
- Select Save
Parental controls only apply to The Roku Channel and Howdy on your Roku device, not to the website, mobile app, or other streaming services. Many streaming services offer their own parental controls. You must be signed into your Roku account for parental and PIN controls to apply. The setting doesn’t work for Guest Mode.
Remove a Roku PIN
If you decide you no longer want to use a Roku PIN, remove it using the following instructions:
- Sign in to my.roku.com
- Under Device settings, select PIN/Parental controls
- Go to Subscribing, making purchases, and adding apps and select Don't require a PIN
- Go to parental controls for The Roku Channel and Howdy and select Off
- Select Save and a PIN will no longer be required
Last updated at 2/18/2026 3:18:39 AM
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