How do I subscribe to HBO Max?
Things to know
Find out if you already have access to HBO Max (e.g., HBO subscribers).
You can sign up on your device or through a third-party provider.
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.
Your bank may require you to verify your identity with 3D-Secure before authorizing the transaction. If you have trouble with 3D-Secure, please contact your bank.
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. You can update your favorites on your phone, tablet, or computer by choosing the preference selector when you edit a profile.
Here's how to subscribe to HBO Max:
Note Subscriptions through Amazon are not available in all countries. If you can't subscribe via the Amazon Appstore, you can sign up at HBOMax.com.
Open HBO Max and choose Subscribe Now.
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.
Follow the on-screen instructions to subscribe.
Choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Note Check with your app store to find out which payment methods are accepted. Not all payment methods are accepted for recurring subscriptions.
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
Android only: 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. You can update your favorites on your phone, tablet, or computer by choosing the preference selector when you edit a profile.
Here's how to subscribe to HBO Max:
Open HBO Max and choose Get Started.
On the Get Started screen, enter an email address for your HBO Max account. You’ll sign in with this info.
Complete the account form and choose Create Account.
Check your inbox for an email sent by HBO Max (email subject: Finish setting up your HBO Max subscription). 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?
Select Choose your plan inside the email and choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Personalize your profile
Android only: 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. You can update your favorites on your phone, tablet, or computer by choosing the preference selector when you edit a profile.
Open HBO Max and choose Sign In.
Enter your HBO Max email and password.
Choose Get Started.
Check your inbox for an email sent by HBO Max (email subject: Finish setting up your HBO Max subscription). 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?
Select Choose your plan inside the email and choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Need help? Go to Troubleshooting.
Personalize your profile
Android only: 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. You can update your favorites on your phone, tablet, or computer by choosing the preference selector when you edit a profile.
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.
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
Your bank may require you to verify your identity with 3D-Secure before authorizing the transaction. If you have trouble with 3D-Secure, please contact your bank.
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.
Your bank may require you to verify your identity with 3D-Secure before authorizing the transaction. If you have trouble with 3D-Secure, please contact your bank.
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. You can update your favorites on your phone, tablet, or computer by choosing the preference selector when you edit a profile.
Choose how you'd like to sign up:
Are you a new or returning HBO Max subscriber?
Note Subscriptions through Amazon are not available in all countries. If you can't subscribe via the Amazon Appstore, you can sign up at HBOMax.com.
Open HBO Max and choose Subscribe Now.
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Finish signing up on your phone or TV:
To finish signing up on your phone:
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?
Complete the account form and choose Create Account. You'll sign in with this info. Check your email and password message?
To finish signing up on your TV:
Choose Use Email Address.
Enter your first and last name, then continue.
Enter your email address and password, and choose Create Account. You'll sign in with this info.
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 sign in to your HBO Max account. Can't sign in?
Choose the option to restart your subscription.
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Follow the on-screen instructions to subscribe.
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.
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.
Here's how to subscribe to HBO Max:
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.
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
Your bank may require you to verify your identity with 3D-Secure before authorizing the transaction. If you have trouble with 3D-Secure, please contact your bank.
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.
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
Your bank may require you to verify your identity with 3D-Secure before authorizing the transaction. If you have trouble with 3D-Secure, please contact your bank.
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.
Your bank may require you to verify your identity with 3D-Secure before authorizing the transaction. If you have trouble with 3D-Secure, please contact your bank.
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.
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
Your bank may require you to verify your identity with 3D-Secure before authorizing the transaction. If you have trouble with 3D-Secure, please contact your bank.
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.
Your bank may require you to verify your identity with 3D-Secure before authorizing the transaction. If you have trouble with 3D-Secure, please contact your bank.
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/titan. 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.
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
Your bank may require you to verify your identity with 3D-Secure before authorizing the transaction. If you have trouble with 3D-Secure, please contact your bank.
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.
Your bank may require you to verify your identity with 3D-Secure before authorizing the transaction. If you have trouble with 3D-Secure, please contact your bank.
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.
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
Your bank may require you to verify your identity with 3D-Secure before authorizing the transaction. If you have trouble with 3D-Secure, please contact your bank.
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 Renew 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.
Your bank may require you to verify your identity with 3D-Secure before authorizing the transaction. If you have trouble with 3D-Secure, please contact your bank.
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.
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Next, you'll have two options:
Choose Continue to share your Roku account information (your name and email address).
Choose Cancel and enter your account information manually.
If there's an existing HBO Max account with the same email address, you'll be asked to sign in.
If prompted, enter your email address and create a password, then choose Continue.
Review your name and choose Create Account.
Follow the on-screen instructions to subscribe.
Choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Once you subscribe, 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.
You can subscribe to HBO Max when you activate your new Roku device. Here's how:
Turn on your new Roku device and follow the on-screen setup instructions. Need help? Go to How to activate a Roku device.
Enter your email address for your Roku account.
On your phone or computer, open the email from Roku and select the activation link. Follow the instructions to create a new Roku account or log in to your existing account.
On the Offers page, choose HBO Max from the suggested channels and then choose Show offers.
Note You can also download the HBO Max app from the Roku Channel Store and sign up.
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Confirm your subscription.
Go back to your Roku device and open the HBO Max app.
Next, you'll have two options:
Choose Continue to share your Roku account information (your name and email address).
Choose Cancel and enter your account information manually.
If there's an existing HBO Max account with the same email address, you'll be asked to sign in.
If prompted, enter a password for your account and choose Create Password. You'll sign in using your Roku account email and the password you create.
Choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Once you subscribe, 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.
Choose a subscription plan and billing period, then continue.
Follow the on-screen instructions to subscribe.
Choose Start Streaming and you're ready to watch HBO Max.
Once you subscribe, 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/tivo. 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.
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.
Add your payment method and start your subscription.
Your bank may require you to verify your identity with 3D-Secure before authorizing the transaction. If you have trouble with 3D-Secure, please contact your bank.
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.
Your bank may require you to verify your identity with 3D-Secure before authorizing the transaction. If you have trouble with 3D-Secure, please contact your bank.
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.
Choose how you'd like to sign up:
Contact your internet, mobile, or TV provider to sign up for HBO Max. For a list of providers, go to HBO Max providers.
Once you've signed up for HBO Max, download the HBO Max app and Activate your HBO Max subscription.
Amazon Prime members can add HBO Max to Prime Video Channels. To subscribe through Amazon Prime, go to amazon.com/channels/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 your HBO Max subscriptionbefore 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.
