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How to Activate a Hulu Device Code on a Web Browser + Fixes

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Link your TV or streaming device with a code online

Co-authored by Rain Kengly Reviewed by Stan Kats

Last Updated: September 21, 2024 Fact Checked

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Activating a Device

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Logging Out of Devices

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Troubleshooting Login

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Do you want to activate your device using Hulu.com? If you're using a Smart TV or streaming device like Roku or FireStick, you can choose to log into your device using a computer or mobile browser. Here's how to activate your device using the Hulu website.

Quick Steps

On your device, select Log In .
Select Activate on a computer .
Go to http://www.hulu.com/activate in a browser.
Enter your account information.
Enter the Activation Code.

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Activating a Device

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If you're using a Smart TV or streaming device, you can activate Hulu using a web browser.
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This is on the Welcome screen.

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You'll see an Activation Code on the next screen.
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On a web browser, go to http://www.hulu.com/activate . You can use a desktop or mobile browser.
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If you aren't already logged in, enter your email address and password to do so now.
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Enter the code. This is the code on your TV.
- It can take up to 30 seconds to activate your device.
- Once activated, you'll be logged into Hulu on your device.

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Logging Out of Devices

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Go to https://secure.hulu.com/account in a web browser. You can use a desktop or mobile browser.
- If you aren't already logged in, enter your email address and password to do so now.
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Click Manage Devices . You can find this in the Your Account tile.
- A pop-up window will open with all devices linked to your account.
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Click Remove next to the device. You should see the device type and date it was added to your account.
- The device will be signed out of your account.

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Make sure your information is correct. If you can't log into Hulu, check that your email address and password are correct.
- If needed, you can reset your Hulu password . ^{[1]
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Restart your browser. If the website isn't loading, you may need to close your browser and open it again.
- If the website still won't load, clear your browser's cache .
- If you still have trouble, use an alternative browser, such as Chrome , Firefox, Edge, or Safari.
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Check your subscription status. If you can log into the Hulu website but not any other devices, you may need to update your payment method or reactivate your subscription .
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This article was reviewed by Stan Kats and by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly . Stan Kats is a Professional Technologist and the COO and Chief Technologist for The STG IT Consulting Group in West Hollywood, California. Stan provides comprehensive technology solutions to businesses through managed IT services, and for individuals through his consumer service business, Stan's Tech Garage. Stan holds a BA in International Relations from The University of Southern California. He began his career working in the Fortune 500 IT world. Stan founded his companies to offer an enterprise-level of expertise for small businesses and individuals.

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