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How much will Netflix charge for password-sharing in the US?
Netflix has began its new policy to prevent different households sharing the same account in a big change that has not gone down well with consumers.
On Tuesday, Netflix announced that it began sending emails to users who share their password or account outside of their home in the United States.
“A Netflix account is for use by one household. Everyone living in that household can use Netflix wherever they are — at home, on the go, on holiday — and take advantage of new features like Transfer Profile and Manage Access and Devices.” the streaming company noted.
The price of Netflix account sharing in the United States
Through the email sent to users, Netflix reminded its members that they can keep track of their account by reviewing the devices on which the account has been used. The company recommends removing devices that shouldn’t have access and changing the password.
They also detailed the two options that exist for people who want to share their account outside their home: transfer a profile or add an extra member.
Netflix users can transfer a profile of someone outside their household so that the person can pay for a new membership. Another option is to pay an additional fee of $7.99 per month for each person outside of your household who uses your account.
Netflix measures in other countries
In a bid to increase subscribers the company has turned to once-unthinkable measures in a bid to boost revenue. Subscribers fell in 2023 for the first time ever.
The company has said that more than 100 million households share accounts, representing approximately 43% of its global user base. Because of this, Netflix said it has affected its ability to invest in new content.
Earlier this year, Netflix established password sharing guidelines in four other countries: New Zealand, Canada, Portugal, and Spain. Netflix said it would ask users in those countries to set up a “primary location” for their accounts and would allow users to set up two sub-accounts for those who don’t live in their home base for fees. additional.