Netflix is conducting a test to limit the use of shared accounts on the platform. The alarms went off a few days ago when some of the users of the streaming giant found a message on their device that said: “If you don’t live with the owner of this account, you need your own account to continue watching”. This movement indicates the company’s intention to change the policy on the use of shared accounts and end the use by non-cohabitants. Until now, you could have up to five different profiles and up to four devices at the same time with the premium subscription.
‘The Hollywood Reporter’ cites a source familiar with the evidence explaining that implementation varies from country to country and indicates that the will is to help protect subscribers from security problems that may arise from the unauthorized use of their account.
In any case, today the platform gives the option of verifying the identity through an email or a text message to the owner of the account that must be entered on the platform. At the same time, also gives option to check later. In this case, the user can continue viewing the platform until further notice. In addition, Netflix also provides a third option: create a new account with a 30-day free trial.