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We need you to verify your email to ensure you own the email address you are signing up with and to process your payment.
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Sometimes it can take a little longer than expected to verify you and set up your details. You will receive a confirmation email once you can start using Channel 4+.
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We ask for your payment details upfront to verify you are a UK card holder and ensure there is no interruption of service after your free trial ends. You will not be charged during your free trial. Simply cancel Channel 4+ before your free trial is due to end and you will not be charged.
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Before you begin, please note Channel 4 streaming is a free service, and you will never be asked to make any payment to download the app or register/create an account.
To watch programming via Channel 4 streaming on your TV, you’ll need to have either:
- The Channel 4 app installed on a smart TV
- or a TV with a connected streaming device which has the Channel 4 app installed.
First off, you’ll need to open the Channel 4 app on your TV.
After accepting or declining cookies, you’ll be asked whether you want to browse, or to ‘Sign in/Register’ for an account. Select the ‘Sign in/Register’ button.
There are then three ways you can register for an account:
- Scan the QR code on your TV
- Visit c4.tv/code on another device
- Or sign in with your TV
Option 1: Scan the QR code on your TV
Open up the camera app on a mobile or tablet device, and point the device at the QR code shown on your TV.
Important: we recommend using your device’s dedicated camera app to read the QR code. There are some QR code readers which direct users to sites not affiliated with Channel 4, that can ask for payment details. We do not ask for any money to register for a Channel 4 account.
- Once the QR code is recognised, tap the link that appears on your screen.
- A new window will open up on Channel4.com, or within the Channel 4 app for Android or iOS if you have the app downloaded.
- If you’re already signed in to Channel 4 on the device, you’ll be automatically signed in on your TV. If you’re not signed in, we’ll ask you to enter your email address to sign in or register. Please follow the instructions to either sign in or register for an account.
- Once you’re signed in on your mobile or tablet device, then you're done! Your TV should refresh and show you are now signed in on your TV.
Option 2: Visit c4.tv/code
If you don’t want to use the QR code, you can visit c4.tv/code on a device and follow the instructions on screen. Important: please carefully type in this URL or click on the link above to ensure you are directed to the correct page on channel4.com.
- Visit c4.tv/code on a device connected to the internet.
- If you’re already signed in to Channel 4 on the device, we’ll ask you to enter the code shown on your TV.
- If you’re not signed in on the device, we’ll ask you to either sign in or register for an account. Once you have signed in or registered, you’ll be able to enter the code show on your TV.
- Once the code has been entered and submitted on your device, you're done! Your TV should refresh and show you are now signed in on your TV.
Option 3: Or sign in with your TV
Finally, you can also use your TV device's remote control. Select ‘Sign in with my TV’ to continue the registration process on the TV itself.
You can use the keyboard with your remote's directional keys to enter your email address, before choosing and entering a password.
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A common reason for content not playing on channel4.com is Ad Blockers. Ad Blockers stop our content from playing due to the way our video players are built. Please disable your Ad Blocker to watch our shows.
If you don’t have an ad blocker installed and still can’t play content, please visit our Contact Us page.
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Channel 4+ will only exclude adverts shown within the on demand video player (with the exception of our Watch Live service) and does not extend to display adverts on the website.
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Due to licensing and rights restrictions some programmes feature commercial messages and/or sponsorship messages and/or occasional promotional trails for other programmes.
You will still see adverts on our live streams as they are a reflection of our live TV broadcasts. -
Your card may not be compatible with our system - please speak to your bank or try an alternative card.
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Channel 4+ allows you to watch TV shows without ads*. Sign up for a free 7 day trial; after that it’s just £3.99 a month and you can cancel at any time.
All you need is a Channel 4 account, if you're not already registered, go to www.channel4.com, select My4, create your account and then follow the link Manage Channel 4+ (was All 4+)
*Some programmes feature commercial messages and/or promotional trails for other programmes. Watch Live is excluded.
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If you need to manage or change your subscription please visit the below links depending on which device you signed up on:
Channel4.com - https://www.channel4.com/plus/settings-subscriptions
iOS/Apple - https://apps.apple.com/account/subscriptionsÂ
Google/Android - https://play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions
Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/appstoresubscriptions
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