Netflix is going to make account sharing more difficult and ask for verification
Netflix has started a test where account sharers must prove that they live with the owner of the profile. The streaming service is probably doing this to make illegal account sharing more difficult.
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Netflix starts test to check account sharing
That reports The Streamable. The website writes that Netflix has begun a test asking account sharers to prove that they actually live with the owner. If this is not possible, they must create a separate profile. New users are offered to use the streaming service for free for 30 days.
The owner of the Netflix account can authenticate via a code sent by email or text message. You can also choose to verify later. It is still unclear how often you can press this button before the streaming service takes steps.
The Streamable has requested a response from Netflix. A spokesperson says it is a test. “We want to check whether people have legitimate access to Netflix accounts.”
Netflix account sharing very popular
Sharing a Netflix account is very common. In fact, according to some studies, half of all accounts do this. Groups of friends and family members who are not roommates, for example, share the costs of a subscription to Netflix in this way.
The conditions of the streaming service state that this is not allowed, but so far few actions have been taken to do something about this. Sharing a Netflix account is only allowed with people who live at the same address.
In 2019, Netflix already announced that it may take tougher action against illegal account sharers in the future. For the time being, it is a test and only TV viewers will see the message.
Netflix for families
You can use a Netflix account on an unlimited number of devices. Depending on your subscription, you can watch films and series on one, two, three or four screens at the same time. That way you can use the streaming service with a whole family.
