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【MAX】How to set, modify, or delete a PIN code? 14-1

Check Your Subscription Info First

Make sure the account credentials and assigned profile listed in your subscription are correct. Use the correct profile location.


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💻 Desktop (Web Version) — Set, Modify, or Delete a PIN


✅ Set a PIN


  1. Open your browser and go to https://www.max.com
  2. On the profile page, select the correct profile and click “Edit Profiles”



  1. Select the profile you want to lock and click the ✏️ icon



  1. Enable “Require PIN to switch profiles”



  1. Enter the Max account password from your Goingbus subscription to verify identity



  1. Enter your desired 4-digit PIN and click “Save”
    → Your PIN has now been set.



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✏️ Modify (Reset) Your PIN


  1. Again, go to “Edit Profiles”



  1. Select the locked profile → Click ✏️ icon
  2. Under the PIN section, click “Reset Profile PIN”



  1. Enter your HBO Max account password to verify



  1. In the PIN field, enter a new 4-digit PIN → Click “Save”



  1. ✅ Your new PIN has now been saved!


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❌ Delete a PIN


  1. Again, go to “Edit Profiles”



  1. Select the locked profile → Click ✏️ icon
  2. Under the PIN section, click “Lock Profile”



  1. Enter your Max account password → Click “Next”



  1. Wait a moment — the profile will show as unlocked!



✅ The profile no longer requires a PIN.


📱 Mobile — Set, Modify, or Delete PIN


✅ Set a PIN (Lock an Adult Profile)


  1. Open the HBO Max App
  2. Log in to your account
  3. Tap the Profile icon in the bottom-right corner
  4. Select “Edit Profiles”
  5. Choose the adult profile to lock (⚠️ Child profiles do not support PIN setup)
  6. Tap the ✏️ icon in the top-right corner
  7. Scroll down to find and enable “Lock Profile”
  8. The system will prompt you to:


  • Enter your HBO Max account password


  • Set a 4-digit PIN
  1. Tap “Save” to complete the setup


📌 After this, the system will ask for the PIN whenever you switch to this profile.


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✏️ Modify (Reset) Your PIN


To change your PIN (not delete it):


  1. Go to “Edit Profiles” → Select the locked profile → Tap ✏️
  2. Tap “Reset Profile PIN”
  3. Enter your account password to verify
  4. Enter a new 4-digit PIN
  5. Tap “Save”


✅ Your old PIN will be replaced with the new one.


  • *


❌ Delete a PIN


To remove the PIN lock:


  1. Open the app → Go to “Edit Profiles”
  2. Tap the locked profile → Tap ✏️
  3. Tap “Reset Profile PIN”
  4. Enter your account password
  5. Leave the new PIN field blank
  6. Tap “Save” to remove the PIN


📌 Leaving the field blank will delete the previous PIN.

Updated on: 11/04/2025

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