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Monday, July 13th, 2026 6:34 PM

Unable to activate Netflix, technical issue needing Xfinity side support

I purchased a streaming package two weeks ago that includes Netflix. I have been able to activate and sign in to each streaming account (except Netflix) using the links provided by Xfinity. When I try to activate Netflix, I get the same error message that "this task can not be completed at this time". I have called Netflix several times and verified that I do not have a previous or newly registered account with Netflix. They said that this issue would need to be fixed on the Xfinity side. I have been through several frustrating weeks of trying to contact Xfinity via the phone or with the message bot. Neither robot seems to know how to handle this. I finally got through to a person and they told me this issue requires higher technical help and that I would be getting a call from their tech team within the hour. It has been 6 days. PLEASE help me fix this. I should not be paying for a subscription that I can not access. I should not have to fight this hard to get in contact with someone (a real person) to help me out. 

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user_tg7sau Thank you for reaching out! Do you get the same error message when trying to activate Netflix on multiple devices, or is the message different? Also, have you tried the activation process using a private browser, or incognito window?

 

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Yes, I have gotten the same error message when trying to activate Netflix on multiple devices (phone, ipad, computer, etc.). The message is "Sorry, we are unable to complete this action now. Please try again later". I just tried again with a private browser with no luck. 

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user_tg7sau Thank you for the additional information, and trying to activate with a private browser. We can take a closer look at your account, and see if there has been a ticket entered for you. Please send us a direct message.
 
 

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