Netflix has unveiled Your plans to prevent password sharing between people from households other than the account owner’s primary location.
As reported by gHacks, the streaming service has detailed in an update to its frequently asked questions how do you intend to crack down against account sharing. The information varies by country, but it seems that the company will pay special attention to the devices used to access the accounts from now on.
The FAQ pages for US and UK subscribers currently highlight that devices may require verification if not associated with Netflix home or if they attempt to access an account outside of the subscriber’s primary location for an extended period of time.
The FAQ pages for countries where Netflix is testing additional account sharing fees have changed the rules. The Costa Rican Help Center affirms that the devices must connect to the main location’s Wi-Fi and watch something on Netflix “at least once every 31 days”.
The company will use information “such as IP addresses, device IDs, and account activity” to determine if a device connected to an account is connected to the primary location. A device can be blocked from watching Netflix if it is deemed not to belong to the household.
As stated in the guidelines, if you are the primary account holder and you are traveling from one location to another, you can request a temporary code to access Netflix for seven consecutive days. You can also update your primary location if it has changed.
If subscribers want to share their Netflix account with someone who doesn’t live with them, they can add one more member to their account. Members can also transfer a profile from an existing account elsewhere, allowing them to keep your personalized data in another account.
The plan to convert “borrowers” (those currently using Netflix accounts belonging to different households) to paying subscribers is expected to launch at the end of Marchwith the introduction of account sharing restrictions and additional membership fees in more countries.
However, with Netflix raising prices, introducing ads, and now pushing with plans to stop password sharing, you may be considering canceling your Netflix subscription and looking at other streaming options. This guide from IGN can help you determine which is the best option for you.