Visit the Netflix website and set up an account. They usually offer a free one-month trial. To activate and set up the account, you will need all of your contact information and a credit card number or PayPal account.
While completing the signup process, you will be asked to choose a plan that fits your needs. The plans are based on how many DVDs you would like to receive to your home at one time. Instant viewing to a device is included in every plan. The more DVDs you add to your plan, the more the monthly price increases.
Browse the library of movies online to make selections to add to your Queue. Your Queue is a list of movies that you have saved to have mailed to your home or to watch on a Netflix-ready device. Search for movies by genre, title, actor or director.
To set up instant streaming, you will need a Netflix-ready device. Netflix comes preinstalled on many game systems and DVD/Blu Ray players. You can also watch Netflix movies on your computer. Visit the Netflix How It Works Page to connect your specific device, or follow the manufacturer's directions.