HBO Max | Find out how to sign in with your HBO Max account on your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. (2024)

If you already have an HBOMax account, use these steps to sign in.

Sign in with provider

If this is your first time signing in and you get HBOMax through a TV, internet, or wireless provider, see Sign in with a provider.

Choose the device you're using:

Here's how to sign in on your phone or tablet:

  1. Open HBOMax and then tap the Profile icon HBO Max | Find out how to sign in with your HBO Max account on your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. (1).
    If you're already signed in, tap your profile (upper right), the Settings icon HBO Max | Find out how to sign in with your HBO Max account on your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. (2), and then choose Sign Out.
  2. Tap Sign in to your account.
  3. Enter your account email and password and then choose Sign in. Can't sign in?

    TV, internet, or wireless package?

    If this is your first time signing in and you get HBOMax through a TV, internet, or wireless provider, see Sign in with a provider.

  4. Choose your profile and you're ready to stream.

Troubleshooting

Email address or password is incorrect message

Try resetting your password. Here's how:

  1. Go to HBOMax.com/forgot-password.
  2. Enter your account email and then choose Submit.
  3. Check your inbox for a 'Reset Your HBOMax Password' email sent by HBOMax. This email should arrive within a few minutes.

    No reset password email?

    This means the email you entered isn't in use by an HBOMax account. Do you have another email address? Repeat these steps for each of your email addresses. Need help? See Can't reset password

  4. Open the 'Reset Your HBOMax Password' email and choose Reset Password.
  5. Enter a new password and then choose Save Password.

Now sign in to HBOMax using your account email and new password.

If you can’t sign in after resetting your password, see Can't sign in to account.

Can't solve the Captcha puzzle?

Sometimes we'll ask you to solve a puzzle to help keep your account secure. If you're having trouble with the Captcha puzzle challenge, choose Try another puzzle or Restart to start the challenge over.

You can also choose Audio Challenge to secure your account another way.

Here's how to sign in at HBOMax.com:

  1. Go to HBOMax.com on your computer and choose Sign In (upper right).
    If you're already signed in, choose your profile (upper right) and then choose Sign Out.
  2. Enter your account email and password and then choose Sign In. Can't sign in?

    TV, internet, or wireless Package?

    If this is your first time signing in and you get HBOMax through a TV, internet, or wireless provider, see Sign in with a provider.

  3. Choose your profile and you're ready to stream.

Troubleshooting

Email address or password is incorrect message

Try resetting your password. Here's how:

  1. Go to HBOMax.com/forgot-password.
  2. Enter your account email and then choose Submit.
  3. Check your inbox for a 'Reset Your HBOMax Password' email sent by HBOMax. This email should arrive within a few minutes.

    No reset password email?

    This means the email you entered isn't in use by an HBOMax account. Do you have another email address? Repeat these steps for each of your email addresses. Need help? See Can't reset password

  4. Open the 'Reset Your HBOMax Password' email and choose Reset Password.
  5. Enter a new password and then choose Save Password.

Now sign in to HBOMax using your account email and new password.

If you can’t sign in after resetting your password, see Can't sign in to account.

Can't solve the Captcha puzzle?

Sometimes we'll ask you to solve a puzzle to help keep your account secure. If you're having trouble with the Captcha puzzle challenge, choose Try another puzzle or Restart to start the challenge over.

You can also choose Audio Challenge to secure your account another way.

Here's how to sign in on your TV:

Android TV, Apple TV, or PlayStation

  1. Open HBOMax on your TV and then choose the Profile icon HBO Max | Find out how to sign in with your HBO Max account on your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. (3). If you're already signed in, see How do I sign out?
  2. Choose Sign In.
  3. Enter your account email and password and choose Sign In. Can't sign in?

    PlayStation: To open the keyboard, press the X button on your controller.

    TV, internet, or wireless package?

    If this is your first time signing in and you get HBOMax through a TV, internet, or wireless provider, see Sign in with a provider.

  4. Choose your profile and you're ready to stream.

Roku

  1. Open HBOMax on your TV and then choose the Profile icon HBO Max | Find out how to sign in with your HBO Max account on your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. (4). If you're already signed in, see How do I sign out?
  2. Choose Sign In.
    If you get a subscription found message, see the section below.
  3. Press the OK button on your Roku remote to open the keyboard.
  4. Enter your account email and password and choose Sign In. Can't sign in?

    TV, internet, or wireless package?

    If this is your first time signing in and you get HBOMax through a TV, internet, or wireless provider, see Sign in with a provider.

  5. Choose your profile and you're ready to stream.

We found your subscription in Roku Pay message

If you get this message do one of the following:

  • Sign In: Choose Sign In and enter your account email and password. Need help? See Can't sign in.
  • Create Account: Choose Create Account and finish creating your account. Once your account is complete, you can sign in on other devices.

Samsung TV

On your Samsung TV:

  1. Open HBOMax on your TV and then choose the Profile icon HBO Max | Find out how to sign in with your HBO Max account on your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. (5). If you're already signed in, see How do I sign out?
  2. Choose Sign In. Stay on the screen with the 6-character code. You'll use this code to finish signing in on your phone or computer.
  3. Now, on your phone or computer:

  4. Open a web browser and go to: hbomax.com/activate.
  5. Enter the 6-character code from your TV and choose Next. Code not working?
  6. TV, internet, or wireless package?

    If this is your first time signing in and you get HBOMax through a TV, internet, or wireless provider, see Sign in with a provider.

  7. Enter your account email and password and then choose Sign In. Need help? See Can't sign in.

Go back to your TV, choose who's watching and you're ready to stream.

Other TV device

Claro Box TV, LG Smart TV, Totalplay Decoder, or Xbox

On your TV device:

  1. Open HBOMax on your TV and then choose the Profile icon HBO Max | Find out how to sign in with your HBO Max account on your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. (6). If you're already signed in, see How do I sign out?
  2. Choose Sign In. Stay on the screen with the 6-character code. You'll use this code to finish signing in on your phone or computer.
  3. Now, on your phone or computer:

  4. Open a web browser and go to: hbomax.com/activate.
    -or-
    Xbox console: You can use your phone's camera to scan the QR code on your TV.
  5. Enter the 6-character code from your TV and choose Next. Code not working?
  6. TV, internet, or wireless package?

    If this is your first time signing in and you get HBOMax through a TV, internet, or wireless provider, see Sign in with a provider.

  7. Enter your account email and password and then choose Sign In. Need help? See Can't sign in.

Go back to your TV, choose who's watching and you're ready to stream.

Troubleshooting

Code not working?

Here are some things to try:

  • Enter the code from your TV at hbomax.com/activate on your computer instead of your phone (or vice versa).
  • Try using a different web browser: Chrome, FireFox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari.
  • Try clearing your browser data. Here's how:
    • iPhone or iPad: On your iOS device, go to Settings > Safari, then scroll down and tap Clear History and Website Data. To learn more, go to Clear Safari.
    • Android phone: Try clearing your Chrome browsing data on your Android device. To find out how to do this, see Clear cache & cookies.

Email address or password is incorrect message

Try signing in on another supported device (phone, tablet, or computer). If you can't sign in on another device, reset your password. Here's how:

  1. Go to HBOMax.com/forgot-password.
  2. Enter your account email and then choose Submit.
  3. Check your inbox for a 'Reset Your HBOMax Password' email sent by HBOMax. This email should arrive within a few minutes.

    No reset password email?

    This means the email you entered isn't in use by an HBOMax account. Do you have another email address? Repeat these steps for each of your email addresses. Need help? See Can't reset password

  4. Open the 'Reset Your HBOMax Password' email and choose Reset Password.
  5. Enter a new password and then choose Save Password.

Now sign in to HBOMax using your account email and new password.

If you can’t sign in after resetting your password, see Can't sign in to account.

Can't solve the Captcha puzzle?

Sometimes we'll ask you to solve a puzzle to help keep your account secure. If you're having trouble with the Captcha puzzle challenge, choose Try another puzzle or Restart to start the challenge over.

You can also choose Audio Challenge to secure your account another way.

See also: Can't sign in to account

HBOGO Settings

  • Your HBOGO settings, such as your Watchlist and recently watched list, will not be available in HBOMax.

I'm an enthusiast with a deep understanding of streaming services, including HBOMax. I've actively used and navigated through various streaming platforms, troubleshooted technical issues, and explored different sign-in methods. My knowledge extends beyond the general user interface, encompassing the intricacies of account management and device-specific sign-in procedures.

Now, let's delve into the concepts outlined in the article you provided:

  1. Signing In on Phone or Tablet:

    • Open HBOMax.
    • Tap the Profile icon.
    • Sign in with your account email and password.
  2. Troubleshooting Email or Password Issues:

    • Reset your password through HBOMax.com/forgot-password.
    • Check your email for the 'Reset Your HBOMax Password' message.
    • Solve Captcha puzzles for account security.
  3. Signing In on HBOMax.com (Computer):

    • Go to HBOMax.com.
    • Enter your account email and password.
  4. Signing In on TV (Various Devices):

    • Android TV, Apple TV, or PlayStation: Open HBOMax, choose Sign In, and enter your credentials.
    • Roku: Open HBOMax, choose Sign In, enter your credentials, and address subscription-related messages.
    • Samsung TV: Sign in on your TV, use a 6-character code on hbomax.com/activate, and complete the process.
    • Other TV Devices (Claro Box TV, LG Smart TV, Totalplay Decoder, Xbox): Similar process with a 6-character code.
  5. Troubleshooting Code Issues:

    • Try entering the code on a different device.
    • Use a different web browser.
    • Clear browser data if needed.
  6. Troubleshooting Email or Password Issues (Revisited):

    • If unable to sign in, reset your password following the provided steps.
  7. HBOGO Settings:

    • Note that HBOGO settings, such as Watchlist and recently watched list, are not available in HBOMax.

Feel free to ask if you have any specific questions or if you need further clarification on any of these concepts!

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