3 Easy Ways to Sign Out of HBO Max on a Roku

Co-authored by Josef Storzi and Megaera Lorenz, PhD

Last Updated: August 2, 2024 References

If you’re logged into your Max (formerly known as HBO Max) account on a Roku device and you want to sign out, there are a few different methods you can use. In this article, we’ll talk you through how to do it directly through your Roku or from the Max website or app. Once you’re logged out, you can log back in with the same credentials or sign in using a completely different account.

Method 1

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On Your TV

Open the Max app on your Roku TV . Turn on your Roku device and press the Home button to view all your apps and channels. Use your remote to select the Max app. ^{[1]
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Select the Settings icon. Once the Max app is open, look in the lower left corner of the screen for a Settings icon. Select it with your Roku remote. ^{[2]
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- On some Roku devices, you may need to access your settings by navigating to your profile icon at the top of the app home screen instead. ^{[3]
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In the Settings menu, use the remote to scroll through the options at the top of the screen until you find the Sign Out option. Click Sign Out to open the Sign Out screen. ^{[4]
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Select the Sign Out button. Navigate down to the Sign Out button under your account information. Click the button with your remote to sign out of your account. ^{[5]
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- Next time you try to watch Max on your Roku device, you’ll be prompted to log in again.
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Method 2

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From the Max Website

On your computer, open your favorite web browser and go to https://www.hbomax.com/ . ^{[6]
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If you’re not already logged in, go up to the top of the page and click Sign In . Enter the login information associated with the account you use on your Roku device. ^{[7]
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In the top right corner of the page, select your profile icon. ^{[8]
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When you click your profile icon, a window will pop up with a list of options. Click Manage Devices in the menu on the right-hand side of the window. ^{[10]
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A new screen will open up displaying all the devices associated with your account. Go through the list to find your Roku device. ^{[11]
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Click Sign Out . Each device that you’re currently logged into will display a Sign Out button next to it. Click this button next to your Roku device to sign out. ^{[12]
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- You’ll also see a button that says Sign All Devices Out . Click this button if you prefer to log out of Max on all your devices at once.
- It may take up to 4 hours for your changes to take effect if you use this method. If anyone is currently watching something on Max on your Roku device, they won’t be signed out until they’re finished watching.
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Method 3

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Using the Mobile App

If you don’t already have the Max app, download it from your app store and install it. Then, launch the app and login to the account you use on your Roku device. ^{[13]
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On the phone app, this icon is located at the bottom of the Max home screen. On a tablet, look for it on the left edge of the screen. ^{[14]
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Once you’re in the profile screen, look for the

Settings icon at the top left corner of the screen and tap it. ^{[15]
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In the settings menu, tap Manage Devices . ^{[16]
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Now you should see a list of all your devices and when they were last used. Look for your Roku device. ^{[18]
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Tap the X next to your device. If you’re signed into Max on your Roku, you should see an X next to the device name. Tap it to sign out of your account on the Roku. ^{[19]
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- If you want, you can also tap the Sign All Devices Out button to log out on all your devices at once.
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