Sharing Netflix passwords to save on monthly costs is said to be a thing of the past. With a new measure, the streaming service wants check exactly in which households the accounts are used. Now password sharing has been restricted in four new countries. Europe is already affected.
Netflix is already rolling out measures against password sharing in Europe
As reported by the Hollywood Reporter, the streaming service is taking action against unwanted password sharing with immediate effect Canada, New Zealand, Spain and Portugal a.
With this measure, all playback devices on which the Netflix account is used must be connected to the Primary site WiFi be linked, whether via app or in the browser. If someone tries to log in outside of the primary location, they will be blocked and prompted to create their own account. existing Profiles with reservations can be transferred become.
With the new measure, Netflix is offering in the countries now affected up to two additional profiles to an account outside of the primary location for 7.99 Canadian dollars or 3.99 euros in Portugal and 5.99 euros in Spain. It is not yet certain when the measure could also be carried out in Germany.
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