It has been clear since last year that Netflix will massively restrict account sharing from now on. While it was previously possible to share your password with other people without any problems, the streaming service puts a stop to this method. This is the only way Netflix can be in the future stagnant growth counteract.
But how does Netflix find out that you’re sharing your password? The Streamable has summarized the most important questions in an overview. Netflix is already offering concrete information on how to do this in the US Account sharing is detected. It can be assumed that the matter will be regulated in a similar way in Germany.
How does Netflix know if I’m sharing my password?
It is still possible to share the Netflix password, but only within a household. How does Netflix determine if all users are in a household? The players must be compatible with the Primary site WiFi be linked, regardless of whether you are watching Netflix via the app or in the browser on your computer.
If someone tries to log in from outside the primary location, they’ll be blocked and prompted to create their own account. existing Profiles can be transferred will. This means that your reservations and ratings will not be lost. Netflix also remembers what you’ve already watched.
What if I’m not in my primary location?
If you are on the road yourself and want to access Netflix from a different location, there is the option of signing up temporary code to be sent, which gives you access. These temporary codes are valid for seven consecutive days. After that you have to request a new one.
In addition, it is important that you log in to your primary location every 31 days. Netflix uses information like that IP address and account activityto mark your players as trusted. How many devices you can stream with at the same time depends on your subscription.
Based on a report by the Wall Street Journal, there should still be a way to tune into other accounts in the future, even if you don’t live in a household. For this purpose an add-on was tested, which for a $3 surcharge allowed to share Netflix passwords.
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