How do I subscribe to HBO Max?
You can sign up for HBO Max on your device or through a third-party provider.
Streaming HBO Max after you sign up
You can sign up and stream through HBOMax.com, Prime Video Channels, or supported devices. If HBO Max isn’t available in your TV app store, you can stream via Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, PlayStation, or Xbox.
Sign up on your device
Choose how you'd like to sign up:
Here's how to subscribe to HBO Max:
Go to HBOMax.com/product.
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
On the Get Started screen, enter an email address for your HBO Max account (if you already have an HBO Max account, enter your account email).
Do one of the following:
New subscribers: Complete the account form and choose Create Account. You'll sign in with this info. Check your email and password message?
Returning subscribers: Enter your HBO Max password and choose Sign In.
Forgot password? Try resetting your password.
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
Choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Now you can sign in and stream HBO Max on any supported device. Your subscription will auto-renew on a recurring basis until you cancel.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Personalize your profile
The first time you use a new Adult profile, you can personalize your experience by choosing your favorite genres, brands, shows, and movies. To get started, choose Let's Go. If you don't want to share your preferences, choose Skip to start streaming.
Are you a new or returning HBO Max subscriber?
Open HBO Max and choose Get Started.
On the Get Started screen, enter an email address or mobile number for your HBO Max account. You'll sign in with this info.
Complete the account form and choose Create Account.
Do one of the following:
Email: Check your inbox for an email sent by HBO Max (email subject: Finish setting up your HBO Max subscription) and select Choose your plan inside the email.
This email should arrive within a few minutes. Be sure to search all inbox folders (including Promotions, Junk, and Spam). Didn't get the email?
Mobile number: Verify your mobile number, then check for an SMS from us (the sender may not be HBO Max) and open the link inside the message.
This SMS should arrive within a few minutes. Be sure to search all your message filters (i.e. Unknown Senders, Promotions, or Spam).
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Note If you previously signed up for HBO Max in another country or region, you can go to HBOMax.com, sign in, and resubscribe.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Personalize your profile
The first time you use a new Adult profile, you can personalize your experience by choosing your favorite genres, brands, shows, and movies. To get started, choose Let's Go. If you don't want to share your preferences, choose Skip to start streaming.
Open HBO Max and choose Get Started.
Enter your HBO Max email and password or mobile number.
Choose Get Started.
Do one of the following:
Email: Check your inbox for an email sent by HBO Max (email subject: Finish setting up your HBO Max subscription) and select Choose your plan inside the email.
This email should arrive within a few minutes. Be sure to search all inbox folders (including Promotions, Junk, and Spam). Didn't get the email?
Mobile number: Verify your mobile number, then check for an SMS from us (the sender may not be HBO Max) and open the link inside the message.
This SMS should arrive within a few minutes. Be sure to search all your message filters (i.e. Unknown Senders, Promotions, or Spam).
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Note If you previously signed up for HBO Max in another country or region, you can go to HBOMax.com, sign in, and resubscribe.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Personalize your profile
The first time you use a new Adult profile, you can personalize your experience by choosing your favorite genres, brands, shows, and movies. To get started, choose Let's Go. If you don't want to share your preferences, choose Skip to start streaming.
Here's how to subscribe to HBO Max:
Open HBO Max and choose to set up your HBO Max experience at HBOMax.com/more.
Choose Continue and then Explore Plans.
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Enter an email address for your HBO Max account (if you already have an HBO Max account, enter your account email).
Do one of the following:
New subscribers: Complete the account form and choose Create Account. You'll sign in with this info. Check your email and password message?
Returning subscribers: Enter your HBO Max password and choose Sign In. Can't sign in?
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
Choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Now you can sign in and stream HBO Max on any supported device. Your subscription will auto-renew on a recurring basis until you cancel.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Here's how to subscribe to HBO Max:
Go to HBOMax.com/product.
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
On the Get Started screen, enter an email address for your HBO Max account (if you already have an HBO Max account, enter your account email).
Do one of the following:
New subscribers: Complete the account form and choose Create Account. You'll sign in with this info. Check your email and password message?
Returning subscribers: Enter your HBO Max password and choose Sign In.
Forgot password? Try resetting your password.
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
Choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Now you can sign in and stream HBO Max on any supported device. Your subscription will auto-renew on a recurring basis until you cancel.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Personalize your profile
The first time you use a new Adult profile, you can personalize your experience by choosing your favorite genres, brands, shows, and movies. To get started, choose Let's Go. If you don't want to share your preferences, choose Skip to start streaming.
Choose how you'd like to sign up:
Open HBO Max and choose Get Started.
Open your phone's camera app and point your camera at the QR code on your TV. Then, tap the link that appears on your phone (iPhone or Android QR steps).
-or-
On your phone or computer, go to HBOMax.com/signup. Then, enter the 6-digit code from your TV. TV code not working?
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Enter an email address for your HBO Max account (if you already have an HBO Max account, enter your account email).
Do one of the following:
New subscribers: Complete the account form and choose Create Account. You'll sign in with this info. Check your email and password message?
Returning subscribers: Enter your HBO Max password and choose Sign In. Can't sign in?
Follow the on-screen instructions to subscribe.
On your TV, choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Now you can sign in and stream HBO Max on any supported device. Your subscription will auto-renew on a recurring basis until you cancel.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Open HBO Max and choose Get Started.
Do one of the following:
On your phone or computer, go to HBOMax.com/appletv.
-or-
Open your phone's camera app and point your camera at the QR code on your TV. Then, tap the link that appears on your phone (iPhone or Android QR steps).
Choose Explore Plans, then enter the 6-digit code from your TV. TV code not working?
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Enter an email address for your HBO Max account (if you already have an HBO Max account, enter your account email).
Do one of the following:
New subscribers: Complete the account form and choose Create Account. You'll sign in with this info. Check your email and password message?
Returning subscribers: Enter your HBO Max password and choose Sign In. Can't sign in?
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
On your TV, choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Now you can sign in and stream HBO Max on any supported device. Your subscription will auto-renew on a recurring basis until you cancel.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Are you a new or returning HBO Max subscriber?
Open HBO Max and choose Subscribe Now.
Do one of the following:
Open your phone's camera app and point your camera at the QR code on your TV. Then, tap the link that appears on your phone (iPhone or Android QR steps).
-or-
On your phone or computer, go to HBOMax.com/vidaa. Then, enter the 6-digit code from your TV. TV code not working?
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Complete the account form and choose Create Account. You'll sign in with this info. Check your email and password message?
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
On your TV, choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Now you can sign in and stream HBO Max on any supported device. Your subscription will auto-renew on a recurring basis until you cancel.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Open HBO Max and sign in to your HBO Max account. Can't sign in?
Choose the option to restart your subscription.
Do one of the following:
Open your phone's camera app and point your camera at the QR code on your TV. Then, tap the link that appears on your phone (iPhone or Android QR steps).
-or-
On your phone or computer, go to HBOMax.com/signup. Then, enter the 6-digit code from your TV. TV code not working?
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
On your TV, choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Now you can sign in and stream HBO Max on any supported device. Your subscription will auto-renew on a recurring basis until you cancel.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Are you a new or returning HBO Max subscriber?
Open HBO Max and choose Subscribe Now.
Do one of the following:
Open your phone's camera app and point your camera at the QR code on your TV. Then, tap the link that appears on your phone (iPhone or Android QR steps).
-or-
On your phone or computer, go to HBOMax.com/lge. Then, enter the 6-digit code from your TV. TV code not working?
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Complete the account form and choose Create Account. You'll sign in with this info. Check your email and password message?
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
On your TV, choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Now you can sign in and stream HBO Max on any supported device. Your subscription will auto-renew on a recurring basis until you cancel.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Open HBO Max and sign in to your HBO Max account. Can't sign in?
Choose the option to restart your subscription.
Do one of the following:
Open your phone's camera app and point your camera at the QR code on your TV. Then, tap the link that appears on your phone (iPhone or Android QR steps).
-or-
On your phone or computer, go to HBOMax.com/signup. Then, enter the 6-digit code from your TV. TV code not working?
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
On your TV, choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Now you can sign in and stream HBO Max on any supported device. Your subscription will auto-renew on a recurring basis until you cancel.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Are you a new or returning HBO Max subscriber?
In HBO Max, choose Subscribe Now.
Do one of the following:
Open your phone's camera app and point your camera at the QR code on your TV. Then, tap the link that appears on your phone (iPhone or Android QR steps).
-or-
On your phone or computer, go to HBOMax.com/sony. Then, enter the 6-digit code from your TV. TV code not working?
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Complete the account form and choose Create Account. You'll sign in with this info. Check your email and password message?
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
On your TV, choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Now you can sign in and stream HBO Max on any supported device. Your subscription will auto-renew on a recurring basis until you cancel.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Open HBO Max and sign in to your HBO Max account. Can't sign in?
Choose the option to restart your subscription.
Do one of the following:
Open your phone's camera app and point your camera at the QR code on your TV. Then, tap the link that appears on your phone (iPhone or Android QR steps).
-or-
On your phone or computer, go to HBOMax.com/signup. Then, enter the 6-digit code from your TV. TV code not working?
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
On your TV, choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Now you can sign in and stream HBO Max on any supported device. Your subscription will auto-renew on a recurring basis until you cancel.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Are you a new or returning HBO Max subscriber?
Open HBO Max and choose Subscribe Now.
Do one of the following:
Open your phone's camera app and point your camera at the QR code on your TV. Then, tap the link that appears on your phone (iPhone or Android QR steps).
-or-
On your phone or computer, go to HBOMax.com/xbox. Then, enter the 6-digit code from your TV. TV code not working?
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Complete the account form and choose Create Account. You'll sign in with this info. Check your email and password message?
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
On your TV, choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Now you can sign in and stream HBO Max on any supported device. Your subscription will auto-renew on a recurring basis until you cancel.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Open HBO Max and sign in to your HBO Max account. Can't sign in?
Choose the option to restart your subscription.
Do one of the following:
Open your phone's camera app and point your camera at the QR code on your TV. Then, tap the link that appears on your phone (iPhone or Android QR steps).
-or-
On your phone or computer, go to HBOMax.com/signup. Then, enter the 6-digit code from your TV. TV code not working?
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
On your TV, choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Now you can sign in and stream HBO Max on any supported device. Your subscription will auto-renew on a recurring basis until you cancel.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Sign up through a provider
Subscription plans vary by provider. For a complete list of providers, go to HBO Max providers.
Prime Video members can add HBO Max to Prime Video Subscriptions. You can also subscribe without a Prime Video subscription. To subscribe through Prime Video, go to primevideo.com/hbomax. Once you add HBO Max, you can stream all of HBO Max using the Prime Video app.
To stream using the HBO Max app, download the HBO Max app and Activate HBO Max before signing in to HBO Max.
Troubleshooting
If you get this message, there may already be an HBO Max account with the email address you entered.
In this case, do one of the following:
Sign in. Sign in using the email address you entered on the 'Create Your Account' screen. If you have trouble signing in, try resetting your password.
Enter another email address. Enter a different email address for your HBO Max account.
If you're still having trouble subscribing, contact us.
If the 6-digit code isn't working, here are some things to try:
Try scanning the QR code on your TV with your phone's camera app.
Try using a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari).
Try using a private or incognito browser window.
Try signing up on a different device.
Try signing out and then back in again. Here's how:
In HBO Max, do one of the following:
Phone, tablet, or computer: Choose your profile and then choose Sign Out.
TV device: Choose the Settings icon
and then Sign Out.
Sign in to HBO Max and try to watch something.
If this doesn't help, go to Fix an HBO Max subscription issue.
If you're signing up at HBOMax.com, go to Can't add a payment method.
If you're signing up through the HBO Max app, check with your app store to find out which payment methods are accepted. Not all payment methods are accepted for recurring subscriptions.
If you're signing up through another provider, check with them to find out what payment methods they accept.
Sometimes we'll ask you to solve a puzzle to help keep your account secure. If you're having trouble with the Captcha puzzle, choose Restart to try again or Audio Challenge to access your account another way.
If you get this message, you may have signed up for an HBO Max account in another country or region with the email address you entered. To fix this issue, do one of the following:
Enter another email address. Enter a different email address for your HBO Max account.
Change your account email. Sign in at HBOMax.com/account and change your email to a different email address. Then, go back to the Create Your Account screen and enter your original email address.
