As expected, Netflix is implementing the first measures to reduce sharing of passwords between profiles that do not belong to the same household. The goal, of course, is to be able to impress a part of about 100 million people worldwide It is estimated that he is violating the terms of use of the platform by logging into the account of a friend or relative who does not live with them. A practice that Netflix has been asking for for years (with the goal of popularizing the concept of Netflix and chill with the aim of achieving continuous growth), but decided during the past year to block in order to maximize profits:
On Wednesday, February 1, the broadcast was updated Help Center page dedicated to sharing your profilemaking a series of changes that were then modified, causing this to happen Some confusion.
The new rules, then canceled
As can be seen on Wayback Machine, an older version of the page states that anyone in the same household can use the account, but devices not connected to that household will need to connect to the home Wi-Fi network, sign into the Netflix app or website, and watch something “at least once.” every 31 days. Devices that don’t do so may be banned from your account. Should the person travel or stay away from the main home for an extended period of time, temporary codes will be provided to access Netflix for seven consecutive days.
On the other hand, those who are not part of the family will have to create a new account and transfer their profile to it.
New updated rules
However, in the current version of the page, there is no longer any mention of the 31-day limitation. Simply put, when a device outside the home is logged in or frequently used, Netflix can request verification by sending a link to the account owner. Furthermore, there is talk of possible “periodic hardware checks”.
Then it raises some curiosity that there is a link to the page with a definition familyAnd But this page is already empty.
So here are the new updated rules:
When a device outside of your household accesses an account or if it is used frequently, we may ask you to verify the device before you can watch Netflix or switch between Netflix families. We perform this procedure to ensure that it is an authorized device to use the account. For details, see “Verifying a Device” below.
Netflix will not automatically bill you if you share an account with someone who does not live with you.
Device verification
When someone accesses your account from a device that is not associated with your Netflix household, or if your account is used continuously from a location outside of your household, we may ask you to verify the device before you can watch Netflix. We perform this procedure to ensure that it is an authorized device to use the account.
To check a device:
• Netflix sends a link to the email address or phone number associated with the primary account holder.
• The link opens a page with a 4-digit verification code.• Code must be entered on the device you requested within 15 minutes.
• If the code expires, you will need to request a new verification code from your device.
• Once verification is complete, the device can be used to watch Netflix.
• It may be necessary to check the device periodically.
• If you suspect unauthorized use of your account, we recommend that you reset your password immediately. You can also sign out of all devices connected to your account.
Use NETFLIX while on the go or out of a different location
When you’re on the go or if you have more than one residential address, we want you to enjoy Netflix whenever and wherever you want. If you are the primary account holder (or live with the primary account holder), you do not need to verify the device to watch Netflix.
If you’ve been away from your Netflix family for a long time, we may ask you to check your device from time to time. Verification is required to ensure that it is an authorized device to use the account. Device verification is quick and easy. For details, see “Verifying a Device” above.
Disable device testing
If the device used to watch Netflix uses the Internet connection associated with the primary account holder’s household, then verification is not required.
If a Netflix account is used on a device that is not associated with the primary account holder’s household, the device will need to be verified before it can stream Netflix content. We do this to verify that the device using the account is authorized.
How does netflix discover home devices
We use information such as IP addresses, device IDs, and account activity from devices that are signed in to your Netflix account.
No paid password sharing
Currently, there is no mention of the possibility (although it has been mentioned many times in the past, even officially) of paying a small additional fee on one’s subscription to allow access to a person outside their home. We remind you that the tests in this regard were carried out in South America in 2022, with an additional cost of $ 2 per month per profile.
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