Visit the Netflix website and sign-up as a new member, or log in with an existing account if membership has already been established. The Netflix website can be accessed from Internet-enabled computers at many public libraries when Internet service is not available in the home. The website might also be accessible from a computer at work, if the employer does not prohibit personal Internet use. Do not visit the Netflix website if it violates company policy.
Select the "Browse DVDs" link on the main Netflix page after logging in.
Enter a movie title, TV show title, actor's name, director's name or genre into the search box to display results of available DVDs that match the search criteria. Alternately, use one of the many categories or recommendation links presented by Netflix on the "Browse DVDs" page if not searching for something specific. This is a good way to discover movies and television shows that were previously unknown.
Click on the "Add to DVD Queue" button to request the desired DVD. Netflix will mail the selected DVDs to the address on the account. The number of DVDs that can be rented at a time will depend on which Netflix rental plan was selected for the account.