How to Use Pornhub in 2026: Accounts, Settings, Premium and Privacy

This guide is for adults aged 18 and over. It covers settings and privacy, not content.

Pornhub is one of the largest adult sites on the internet, and it’s owned by Aylo. If you’re an adult and want to know how to use Pornhub sensibly, the basics are simple. The parts most people skip are privacy settings, account security and what happens to their data.

This guide explains how to use Pornhub step by step: what you can do without an account, what a free account adds, what Premium costs, and how age verification works where local law requires it. You’ll also find a few habits that keep your browsing private.

What You Should Know Before You Start

You must be at least 18 to use Pornhub, or older if your local law sets a higher age. The site works in any modern browser on a computer, phone or tablet.

Access depends on where you live. Several US states and some countries have age verification laws for adult sites. In many of them, Aylo chose to restrict Pornhub rather than collect ID on the site. Here’s the picture as of October 2026:

• United States. Pornhub is unavailable in most states with age verification laws, around 25 of them. In Louisiana, adults confirm their age with the LA Wallet digital ID app.
• United Kingdom. Since February 2, 2026, only accounts verified before that date keep standard access. Since May 2026, adults whose iPhone or iPad has passed Apple’s age check can see the standard site.
• Australia and France. Both currently show a limited, safe-for-work version for most visitors.

These rules change often. If the site shows a login screen or a notice instead of the homepage, that’s a legal restriction in your region. Please respect it. A VPN changes your IP address, but it doesn’t change the law where you live or the site’s terms. Our guide on why Pornhub is blocked and what a VPN can do goes into more detail.

Guest vs Free Account vs Premium

You don’t need an account to browse in most regions. An account mainly adds personal features. Premium removes ads and adds extra content.

Premium prices vary by country, plan length and payment method, and the sign-up page shows your exact price before you pay. Annual plans usually cost less per month. Trials come and go, so check the current offer on the site.

How to Use Pornhub Step by Step

1. Check that the site is available where you are

Open the site in your browser. If you see the homepage, you can browse. If you see an age verification screen, follow the official method your region requires, such as a state digital ID or a device-level age check. If you see a restriction notice, the site isn’t available in your area.

2. Create a free account (optional)

Choose Sign up, then pick a username, enter your email and set a password. Confirm your email address through the link the site sends you.

A few privacy tips for this step:

• Use a username that isn’t linked to your real name or your other accounts.
• Use a separate email address to keep adult sign-ups out of your main inbox. Pair it with a unique, strong password from a password generator.
• Don’t upload a profile photo of yourself unless you want to.

New registrations are closed in some restricted regions, so this step may not appear for you.

3. Review your account and privacy settings

Open your profile menu and go to Settings. Take a few minutes here before you start browsing:

• Check what other users can see on your public profile, such as your favorites or followed channels.
• Turn off email notifications and newsletters you don’t need.
• Review your recommendation and personalization options.

Settings names and layouts change, so look for privacy, notification and profile visibility options rather than one exact menu path.

4. Browse and organize

Use search and filters to find what you want. Save videos to favorites or playlists if you have an account. Follow channels to see their new uploads on your feed.

Report anything that looks non-consensual or illegal with the Report option under the video. Reports go to Aylo’s moderation team. For more on malware, scams and data leaks, read our Pornhub safety guide.

5. Decide whether Premium is worth it

Try the free version first. If ads bother you, or you want HD, downloads or the exclusive library, compare Premium plans on the sign-up page. To cancel later, use the same place you subscribed: the website’s account settings or your app store.

6. Manage your history and data

Your viewing leaves traces in two places: your browser and your account.

• Browser. Use a private or incognito window so history and cookies are cleared when you close it. Private mode doesn’t hide your traffic from your network, though.
• Account. Clear saved favorites, playlists and any stored history you no longer want. If you’re done with the site, deleting your Pornhub account removes your profile. Aylo’s privacy policy explains how to request access to, or deletion of, your personal data.

Keep Your Connection Private

Your internet provider and anyone on the same Wi-Fi network can see which sites you visit, even in incognito mode. On public Wi-Fi, others on the network may also try to watch unprotected traffic.

A VPN encrypts the connection between your device and the internet. Your network and provider see that you’re connected to a VPN, not the sites you open. A VPN with a strict no-logs policy also doesn’t keep records of your activity. Read more about using a VPN for Pornhub. You can see what your current connection reveals with this IP check tool.

A VPN has limits. It doesn’t make you anonymous to a site you log in to, it doesn’t remove trackers or cookies, and it doesn’t replace age verification where the law requires it. Using a VPN is legal in most countries, but using one to get around local age rules can break the law or the site’s terms. To learn more about the service, start on the Planet VPN homepage, or get the Planet VPN browser extension for private browsing on your computer.

Protect Your Privacy with Planet VPN

Planet VPN encrypts your connection in a couple of clicks, so your browsing stays private on home and public networks. Core features are free. You watch a short ad now and then, and you get reliable encryption with no logs in return. For more locations and no ads, compare the options on the Planet VPN plans page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need an account to use Pornhub?

No, not in most regions. You can browse free videos as a guest. A free account adds favorites, playlists and channel follows. In some restricted regions, the site shows a login screen, and new sign-ups are closed.

How does Pornhub’s age verification work?

It depends on local law. In Louisiana, adults confirm their age with the LA Wallet digital ID. In the UK, adults can confirm their age with Apple on an iPhone or iPad, using a credit card in their name or an ID document. Aylo prefers age checks at the device level rather than uploading ID to each adult site.

Is Pornhub Premium free?

No. Premium is a paid subscription, at about $9.99 a month in the US. Prices vary by country and plan length. The free version is ad-supported and costs nothing.

Why can’t I open adult sites on my phone?

Your device or network may have a content filter. On iPhone, Screen Time’s Limit Adult Websites setting blocks adult sites in Safari, and it’s on by default in some countries until an adult confirms their age. Mobile carriers and Wi-Fi networks can also filter adult sites. If you see a notice from the site itself, it’s a regional legal restriction.

Is it legal to use a VPN with Pornhub?

VPNs are legal in most countries, and many people use them for privacy on public Wi-Fi. Using a VPN to get around your region’s age verification laws is a different matter. It can break local law and the site’s terms, so check the rules where you live.

How do I delete my Pornhub history?

Clear your browser history and cookies in your browser settings. Inside your account, remove favorites, playlists and any saved history. To remove everything, delete your account in the account settings.