The time has finally come when Netflix will no longer be tolerating friends or workmates who live far away from each other to use only one account for streaming, as the infamous password-sharing crackdown is here in the US. It means that only members of the family that live in the same household or go home to one house can use one Netflix account to share, and those who do not, will get extra charges.
However, there is a way to avoid these extra charges from Netflix, and it is to transfer one's profile to a new account, but that means a new subscription to the platform.
Netflix Password Sharing Crackdown is Here in the US
To curb the rampant practice of password sharing among its subscribers, Netflix has made its crackdown official on shared accounts across different households in the United States. As part of this initiative, the streaming giant will begin charging users for every profile that does not belong to individuals residing in the same household.
The decision to crack down on password sharing comes as Netflix seeks to protect its business interests while ensuring that each subscriber receives a personalized viewing experience.
Sharing account credentials with friends and others outside the account owner's home has long been a common practice, allowing individuals to access Netflix content without paying for their subscriptions. However, this practice has resulted in significant revenue loss for the streaming service in the past.
Netflix plans to identify shared accounts and send email notices to subscribers who are found to be engaging in password sharing. These notices will serve as a warning, notifying users of the upcoming changes and the consequences of continued account sharing. Effective immediately, Netflix will charge $7.99 per device logging into an account from outside the account owner's home.
How to Transfer One's Profile to Avoid Charges
To avoid these unwanted charges, users may transfer their profiles before the new policy takes effect.
By accessing Netflix's web platform and navigating to the website, subscribers can hover the cursor over the profile they wish to transfer. A pop-up option labeled "Transfer Profile" will appear, allowing users to initiate the transfer process.
By following the provided steps and carefully reading Netflix's terms, subscribers can create a new account and choose the "Allow" option to complete the transfer seamlessly.
Netflix's Password Sharing
Over the past years, the buzz behind password sharing has raised eyebrows from streamers, and there has been news that it is coming. But it was not until earlier this year that it was made official for the US when Netflix announced it via their earnings call for Q1 2023.
There are many options to save on one's subscription to Netflix, and one of them is the Basic Plan with Ads, which only costs about $6.99 per month.
Netflix's Password Sharing crackdown is expected to not only discourage the widespread practice of account sharing but also encourage individuals to become paying subscribers in their own right. Heads up, as this Summer, the change is to go into effect.
