Find out how to sign in to Max with your Max or HBO Max account to start streaming right away. (2023)

Already have a Max (or HBOMax) account with email and password? Great! See how to login.

connect your provider

If you get the Max through a TV, Internet or wireless provider, you mustconnect your provideraccountbeforeenter no max.

What device are you using?

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

  1. Open Max, electBegin sessionand soonBegin sessionagain.
    Already registered?Choose your profile and thendisconnect.
  2. Enter your Max or HBOMax account email and password and chooseBegin session.
    Need help?OrProblems solution.
  3. Choose your profile and you're ready to stream.

To useYour HBOMax profiles, watch history, and settings are all available on Max.

Problems solution

"Email or password doesn't look correct" message

If you receive this message, try resetting your password. That's how:

  1. On the login screen, chooseForgot your password?
  2. Enter your Max or HBOMax account email and chooseDeliver.Forgot your account email?
  3. Check your inbox for a password reset email from Max. This email should arrive in a few minutes.
  4. Open the password reset email and choosereset your password.
  5. Enter a new password and chooseCreate a password.

Now, log in with your account email and new password.

No password reset email?

If you don't receive a password reset email, go toI can't reset the password.

"We were unable to verify your signature" message

Make sure Max is included in your TV, Internet or wireless service package. To do this, log into your provider account on your provider's website and make sure Max is listed. For more information accessI can't connect to your provider.

Go to provider notice

You may need to periodically log in to your TV, Internet, or wireless provider account that includes access to the Max. That's how:

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  1. On the provider login screen, selectTo connect.
  2. Choose or search for the company you get Max from.
  3. On the carrier login screen, enter your carrier account information and chooseBegin session.

Welcome message. What do I have to do?

If you have an active Max subscription and receive a welcome message, go toFix a Max signature issue.

Can't solve the Captcha puzzle?

Sometimes we'll ask you to solve a puzzle to help keep your account secure. If you are having problems with the Captcha puzzle challenge, chooseTry another puzzleoResumeto start the challenge again.

you can also chooseaudio challengeto otherwise protect your account.

Here's how to log in to your computer:

  1. Ormax.comon your computer and chooseBegin session.
    Already registered?Choose your profile and thendisconnect.
  2. Enter your Max or HBOMax account email and password and chooseBegin session.
    Need help?OrProblems solution.
  3. Choose your profile and you're ready to stream.

To useYour HBOMax profiles, watch history, and settings are all available on Max.

Problems solution

"Email or password doesn't look correct" message

If you receive this message, try resetting your password. That's how:

  1. On the login screen, chooseForgot your password?
  2. Enter your Max or HBOMax account email and chooseDeliver.Forgot your account email?
  3. Check your inbox for a password reset email from Max. This email should arrive in a few minutes.
  4. Open the password reset email and choosereset your password.
  5. Enter a new password and chooseCreate a password.

Now, log in with your account email and new password.

No password reset email?

If you don't receive a password reset email, go toI can't reset the password.

"We were unable to verify your signature" message

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Make sure Max is included in your TV, Internet or wireless service package. To do this, log into your provider account on your provider's website and make sure Max is listed. For more information accessI can't connect to your provider.

Go to provider notice

You may need to periodically log in to your TV, Internet, or wireless provider account that includes access to the Max. That's how:

  1. On the provider login screen, selectconnect your provider.
  2. Choose the company through which you get Max or choosesee it allto find your provider.
  3. On the carrier login screen, enter your carrier account information and chooseBegin session.

Welcome message. What do I have to do?

If you have an active Max subscription and receive a welcome message, go toFix a Max signature issue.

Can't solve the Captcha puzzle?

Sometimes we'll ask you to solve a puzzle to help keep your account secure. If you are having problems with the Captcha puzzle challenge, chooseTry another puzzleoResumeto start the challenge again.

you can also chooseaudio challengeto otherwise protect your account.

Choose the login option for the TV you are using:

scan QR code

Scan the QR code on your TV with your phone's camera, then log in to your phone. That's how:

On your TV device:

  1. No Max, ElijaBegin session.
    Already registered?Choose the Settings iconFind out how to sign in to Max with your Max or HBO Max account to start streaming right away. (1)and soondisconnect.
  2. Stay on the screen with the QR code while you pick up your phone or computer.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Scan the QR code on your TV with your phone's camera.
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    • On your phone or computer, go tomax.com/signin. Then enter your TV's 6-character code.Does the code not work?
  4. Now on your mobile or computer:

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  5. Enter your Max or HBOMax account email and password and chooseBegin session.
    Need help?OrProblems solution.
  6. Go back to your TV, choose who's watching and you're ready to stream.

Does the code not work?

If the 6 character code doesn't work, here are some things you can try:

  • Open a private or incognito browser window and go tomax.com/signin.
  • Try signing in another way (for example, choose Use your remote).
  • try to use a different onecompatible browser(Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge ou Safari).
  • Enter your TV code atmax.com/signinon your computer instead of your phone (or vice versa).

Wi-Fi link (on some devices)

Choose this option if your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

On your phone or tablet:

  1. If you're not already signed in, open Max on your phone or tablet andbegin session. Keep the Max app open and active.
  2. On your TV device:

  3. No Max, ElijaBegin session.
    Already registered?Choose the Settings iconFind out how to sign in to Max with your Max or HBO Max account to start streaming right away. (2)and soondisconnect.
  4. To chooseLink as Wi-Fi(to the left).
    (This option is not available on all TV devices.)
  5. Stay on the Wi-Fi Link screen while picking up your phone or tablet.
  6. Now on your phone or tablet:

  7. Go back to Max.
  8. To chooseTo allowwhen asked if your TV can log into your Max account.
    You will log in to your TV.
  9. Go back to your TV, choose who's watching and you're ready to stream.

Same login prompt?

  • Make sure you're signed in to Max on your mobile device.
  • Make sure your mobile device and TV device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  • Close and reopen Max on your mobile device.
  • Try signing another way: scan the QR code or use the remote control.

Use your remote

Log in to your TV using your TV remote control. That's how:

  1. Open Max on your TV and chooseBegin session.
    Already registered?Choose the Settings iconFind out how to sign in to Max with your Max or HBO Max account to start streaming right away. (3)and soondisconnect.
  2. To chooseUse your remote.
  3. Enter your Max or HBOMax account email and password and chooseBegin session.
    If you are having trouble entering your information on the TV, press theselectoACCORDINGLYon the remote to open the on-screen keyboard.Need help?OrProblems solution.
  4. Choose who's watching and you're ready to stream.

To useYour HBOMax profiles, watch history, and settings are all available on Max.

Problems solution

"Email or password doesn't look correct" message

If you receive this message, try resetting your password. That's how:

  1. On the login screen, chooseForgot your password?
  2. Enter your Max or HBOMax account email and chooseDeliver.Forgot your account email?
  3. Check your inbox for a password reset email from Max. This email should arrive in a few minutes.
  4. Open the password reset email and choosereset your password.
  5. Enter a new password and chooseCreate a password.

Now, log in with your account email and new password.

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No password reset email?

If you don't receive a password reset email, go toI can't reset the password.

"We were unable to verify your signature" message

Make sure Max is included in your TV, Internet or wireless service package. To do this, log into your provider account on your provider's website and make sure Max is listed. For more information accessI can't connect to your provider.

Go to provider notice

You may need to periodically log in to your TV, Internet, or wireless provider account that includes access to the Max. That's how:

  1. On the provider login screen, selectconnect your provider.
  2. Choose or search for the company you get Max from.
  3. On the carrier login screen, enter your carrier account information and chooseBegin session.

Welcome message. What do I have to do?

If you have an active Max subscription and receive a welcome message, go toFix a Max signature issue.

Can't solve the Captcha puzzle?

Sometimes we'll ask you to solve a puzzle to help keep your account secure. If you are having problems with the Captcha puzzle challenge, chooseTry another puzzleoResumeto start the challenge again.

you can also chooseaudio challengeto otherwise protect your account.

Still needs help?OrI can't get into Max.

FAQs

Find out how to sign in to Max with your Max or HBO Max account to start streaming right away.? ›

According to the site, all current subscribers have to do is open the app, sign-in and enjoy Max (if you already have the HBO Max app it will automatically redirect to Max where you'll be prompted to log-in).

Why is my HBO Max not letting me sign in? ›

If you still can't sign in on your TV, delete and reinstall the HBO Max app on your TV. Once reinstalled, open HBO Max and try signing in again. Make sure you're using a supported browser. Check to see if there's an update available for your browser.

How do I find my HBO Max login? ›

Sign in with an HBO Max account
  1. Open HBO Max and then tap the Profile icon . If you're already signed in, tap your profile (upper right), the Settings icon. ...
  2. Tap Sign in to your account.
  3. Enter your account email and password and then choose Sign In. Can't sign in? ...
  4. Choose your profile and you're ready to stream.

How do I activate my HBO Max on my TV? ›

Open a browser on your phone or computer and in the address bar, type hbomax.com/tvsignin. You should see an Enter Code page (https://www.hbomax.com/activate). You can use your phone to scan the QR code on your TV. Enter the 6-character code that appears on your TV and then choose Next.

How do I fix my HBO Max account? ›

On your Android phone or tablet, do the following:
  1. Go to Settings on your Android device.
  2. Tap Search and type HBO Max.
  3. Choose HBO Max from the search results.
  4. Tap Storage & cache or Storage.
  5. Tap Clear cache.
  6. Open HBO Max, sign in, and then try streaming again.

Why does HBO Max keep saying can't connect? ›

Make sure you have the latest version of the HBO Max app. To do this open the app store on your device, search for HBO Max, and see if there's an update available. If there's an app update, download it and try streaming again.

Why did my HBO Max stop working? ›

Clear HBO Max App Data

If you run into HBO Max stuck on loading screen, perhaps the app cache is corrupted, which leads to this issue. For Fire TVs, Roku TVs or some Smart TVs running on Android, clearing the cache data is a good method to fix HBO Max not loading.

How do I reset my HBO Max login? ›

Here's how to reset your password:
  1. Go to HBOMax.com and choose Sign In (upper right).
  2. Choose Forgot password?
  3. Enter your account email and then choose Submit. ...
  4. Check your inbox for a 'Reset Your HBO Max Password' email sent by HBO Max. ...
  5. Open the 'Reset Your HBO Max Password' email and choose Reset Password.

How do I reset my HBO Max app? ›

On your Android TV, go to Settings > Apps. Select HBO Max from the list of apps. Select Clear cache. Select Clear data.
...
Still need help?
  1. Sign out of HBO Max.
  2. On your Android TV go to Settings > About > Restart > Restart.
  3. Open HBO Max, sign in, and try streaming again.

How many devices can be logged into HBO Max? ›

You can sign in to HBO Max on different devices, but the number of simultaneous streams is limited based on your subscription plan. The Standard plan supports streaming on 3 devices at the same time. If you have the Mobile plan (not available to new or returning subscribers), you can stream on 1 device at a time.

Do I have HBO Max on my TV? ›

If you subscribe to HBO through Amazon Appstore, Apple, Google Play, Roku Channel Store, Samsung TV, WarnerMedia, Consolidated Communications, Liberty, North State, Optimum, Service Electric Cablevision, Verizon Fios, or Ziply Fiber, then you have access to HBO Max Ad-Free right now, at no extra cost!

Why is my HBO Max not working on my TV? ›

Check your internet connection and make sure it's strong and stable. Restart your Samsung TV and modem/router. Update your HBO Max app to the latest version. Uninstall and reinstall the HBO Max app.

Why does HBO Max keep asking me to reconnect? ›

You may see a We Need to Reconnect You error message when playing content or trying to log in to the HBO Max app on your Xfinity X1 TV Box or Xfinity Flex streaming TV Box. This is likely to happen when the Xfinity password has been reset or HBO is blocked by Parental Controls.

Why is my HBO streaming not working? ›

If a bad connection is the cause, reset your router, wait until it reconnects, and then try watching HBO Max again. If you're still experiencing issues, try clearing your device's cache. The cache can hold on to old data that may be interfering with HBO Max. Log back into the app to see if that clears up the issue.

How do I reinstall HBO Max on my smart TV? ›

Open the Smart Hub, choose Apps, and search for HBO Max. Then, select and download HBO Max. Once downloaded, open HBO Max and sign in or start your subscription. Not all Samsung TV models are supported.

How do you find out your HBO Max password without resetting it? ›

If you're signed in on a device, here's how to find your account email:
  1. Open HBO Max on a device where you're already signed in (phone, tablet, computer, or TV).
  2. Do one of the following: ...
  3. Take note of your account email address. ...
  4. Go to HBOMax.com/forgot-password, enter your account email, and then choose Submit.

How do I reset my HBO Max on my LG TV? ›

HBO Max app: On your LG TV remote, press the Home button and choose the LG Content Store. Select Apps, and then My Apps. Find and select HBO Max, then select Update.
...
  1. Sign out of HBO Max.
  2. Unplug your LG TV.
  3. Wait 20 seconds and plug your TV back in.
  4. Reopen HBO Max, sign in, and try streaming again.

Can I share my HBO Max password? ›

Don't share your account info

Members of your household can sign in to your account and stream HBO Max on different devices. Your account email and password should not be shared with anyone outside your household.

Can I share my HBO Max account with friends? ›

Can I share my HBO Max account with my friends? Yes, you can share your account with some friends. You will want to log into your account and then click on “Manage Account”. Enter the person's name and select “Add To My Account” from the drop-down menu of services you want them to have access to.

How do I add someone to my HBO Max account? ›

Choose your profile and then + New Profile (you may need to scroll right if you have more than 3 profiles). Select an avatar or choose Skip. Enter a name (between 1 and 14 characters). If the profile is for a child and you want to restrict what they can watch, turn on Kids Mode.

Is HBO Max free with Amazon Prime? ›

Prime Video recently added HBO Max to its lineup which includes Paramount+, Showtime, Starz, BET+, AMC+, Discovery+ and other streamers that you can add to your subscription. HBO Max is available ad-free for $15.99/month after a free trial for a week.

How can I watch HBO Max on my TV for free? ›

Watch free HBO Max episodes
  1. Open the HBO Max app or go to HBOMax.com on your computer.
  2. Find the Watch Free Episodes row.
  3. Choose an episode to watch.

What is the difference between HBO Max and Max? ›

Warner Bros. Discovery announced HBO Max would become Max, to reflect that they'll be combining HBO Max with content from the Discovery+ platform. In essence, Max is just HBO Max in blue with even more content.

Is there a login limit for HBO Max? ›

You can sign in to HBO Max on different devices, but the number of simultaneous streams is limited based on your subscription plan. The Standard plan supports streaming on 3 devices at the same time. If you have the Mobile plan (not available to new or returning subscribers), you can stream on 1 device at a time.

Is HBO Max not working today? ›

Our service is currently operating as expected at the location you provided.

Why can't i sign into HBO Max with Prime? ›

If you're having trouble signing in to HBO Max: Make sure you have an active subscription to HBO Max on Prime Video Channels. To do this, go to Manage Your Prime Video Channels and sign in with your Amazon email and password.

How many devices can you have on HBO GO? ›

39) How many devices can I link to my HBO GO account? You can link up to 5 registered devices to your account (subject to 2 concurrent streams). Web browsers are counted as individual devices.

Is HBO Max cracking down on password sharing? ›

A spokesperson for HBO Max confirmed that fact to us, stating, “We anticipate that people living in the same household may share a single account/password, which is permitted in our user agreement. We are aware that password sharing outside of the household does occur and we discourage that activity.”

Can I watch my HBO Max at someone else's house? ›

Yes. HBO Max allows you to use your account outside of home, including anywhere in the US as well as select countries in Europe and Latin America.

How do I reset my HBO Max app on my TV? ›

  1. On your Android TV, go to Settings > Apps.
  2. Select HBO Max from the list of apps.
  3. Select Clear cache.
  4. Select Clear data.
  5. Open HBO Max, sign in, and try streaming again.

How do I restore my HBO Max subscription to Amazon Prime? ›

Restore an app store subscription
  1. Open the HBO Max app on the phone, tablet, or TV device where you subscribed.
  2. If you're already signed in, sign out.
  3. Choose a show or movie and then choose Sign In.
  4. Choose Restore Purchase. If we find an active HBO Max subscription in the app store, we'll restore it.

Why is HBO Max not working on my Amazon TV? ›

Sign out of HBO Max. On your Amazon Fire TV, go to Settings > My Fire TV > Restart. Open HBO Max, sign in, and try streaming again.

Is HBO Max no longer on Amazon Prime? ›

As of Fall 2021, HBO Max is no longer available as an add-on service through Amazon Prime Video.

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