Netflix has expanded its efforts to curb password sharing and has now implemented these measures in the United States. The streaming service recently announced that it has started informing its subscribers about the updated sharing policy.
According to the new guidelines, Netflix accounts are strictly meant to be shared within a single household. In its blog, Netflix emphasized that its subscribers should only share their Netflix accounts with individuals residing in the same household. The company stated, “Your Netflix account is intended for you and the people you live with — your household.”
“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.
“We recognize that our members have many entertainment choices. That’s why we continue to invest heavily in a wide variety of new films and TV shows — so whatever your taste, mood, or language and whoever you’re watching with, there’s always something satisfying to watch on Netflix,” it added.
According to the updated guidelines, if you subscribe to the Netflix Standard plan priced at $15.49 per month, you now have the opportunity to include an additional member who can access the service outside your household by paying an additional $7.99 per month.
For those who opt for the Netflix Premium package, which includes 4K streaming, there is an option to add up to two extra members. However, each additional member will incur an additional cost of $7.99 per month.