The procedure for altering the active user profile on the streaming platform involves navigating to the profile selection screen. This allows different individuals within a household, or those sharing a subscription, to access their personalized viewing history, recommendations, and saved lists. This process typically requires access to a main menu or settings option within the application interface.
This functionality enhances the user experience by ensuring individual preferences are maintained, preventing viewing data from being intermingled. This separation contributes to a more tailored and relevant content discovery process for each user. Historically, this feature has evolved from basic profile selection to more advanced parental control and user management tools.