Activate your Paramount+ account easily by entering your device code online. Follow the steps to start streaming
To activate Paramount+ in Canada, install the Paramount+ app on your device, open it, and note the activation code shown. Visit Paramountplus.com/ca/activate on any browser, sign in to your Paramount+ account, enter the code, and confirm. Your device will refresh and begin streaming immediately.
Install the Paramount+ app on your device.
Open the app and copy the activation code.
Visit Paramountplus.com/ca/activate on a computer or phone.
Sign in with your Paramount+ Canada account.
Enter the activation code and submit.
Your device will refresh, and Paramount+ will activate.
Before activating, make sure the app is downloaded and installed. Paramount+ is available in Canada on:
Roku
Amazon Fire TV
Apple TV
Android TV
Samsung Smart TVs
LG Smart TVs
PlayStation
Xbox
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Android phones/tablets
Web browsers
Simply search for “Paramount+” in your device’s app store and install it.
Once the app launches, you will see one of two options:
Sign In → On the Web (Shows activation code)
Sign In → On This Device (Enter login details directly)
For televisions and streaming boxes, choose “On the Web.”
A unique 6–8 digit activation code will appear on the screen.
Keep this screen open.
On your phone, tablet, or computer:
The /ca/ path is important because it ensures you're using the Canadian version of Paramount+.
If you go to the U.S. page, you may get errors or region-restricted messages.
Enter the email and password you used when subscribing in Canada.
If you don’t have an account, select “Try It Free” or “Subscribe” on the website and create one before activation.
Type the code shown on your TV or device screen into the activation box on the website.
Click “Activate” or “Submit.”
Within seconds, the device will update automatically and open the Paramount+ home screen.
You can now stream:
Paramount+ Originals
Movies & Series
CBS content
Live news
Sports (NWSL, Champions League, etc.)
Canadian-available channels
Yes, Paramount+ is officially available in Canada with local pricing, Canadian content licensing, and full regional support.
Canadian users should activate at Paramountplus.com/ca/activate — not the U.S. /activate link.
This usually happens if:
You used the U.S. activation page
The code expired (codes refresh every few minutes)
Your device is not updated
Your app is an older version
Yes, Paramount+ in Canada includes much of the Showtime catalog, though some titles may vary by region.
No, Paramount+ accounts are region-locked. You need a Canadian subscription for Canadian streaming.
Yes. Paramount+ Canada allows multiple device logins, with simultaneous streaming based on your plan.
Go to Settings → Sign Out inside the Paramount+ app.
Restart the app and your device.
Check your internet connection.
Make sure you're using the Canadian app version.
Delete the app and reinstall it from a Canadian app store.
Refresh the activation page
Generate a new code
Restart your streaming device
Update your device software
Log out and log back in on the website.
Ensure you subscribed with a Canadian billing address.
Use the correct URL:
👉 Paramountplus.com/ca/activate
✔ Always use Canadian versions of the app from the CA app store.
✔ Bookmark the Canadian activation page to avoid U.S. redirects.
✔ If using a VPN, turn it off — Paramount+ Canada may block activation.
✔ Update your Smart TV or streaming device before activating.
✔ Keep your app updated for the best bitrate, subtitle options, and channel availability.
Activating Paramount+ in Canada is simple once you know the correct steps and links. By using the official Canadian activation page and following the instructions shown on your device, you can set up your streaming service in just a few minutes. Whether you’re watching movies, originals, live sports, or kids’ content, Paramount+ runs smoothly across all major devices in Canada.