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Sharing passwords on Netflix is about to get a little harder.
In March, Netflix will begin to charge for password sharing. But exactly how are they planning on blocking all streaming from devices that are not linked to the registered account?
The answer is “home wi-fi network.” According to The Hill, "Account holders will need to set their primary location while signed into Netflix on a TV connected to their home Wi-Fi. Then, any devices connected to the Wi-Fi network in the primary location will be able to access the holder’s Netflix account, while devices trying to access the account from any other locations may be blocked. If an account owner doesn’t set their primary location, Netflix says it automatically using their IP addresses, device IDs, and account activity." After that primary location is set, users will be asked to “watch something at least once every 31 days” so they can keep their devices associated with the location.
Ok, but what if you have to travel?? Netflix says users have two options. One, users stream something before leaving their primary location to create a “trusted device”. Or, option two is to ask for a temporary code to verify the device “and continue watching Netflix for 7 consecutive days.”
If you still want to share your password and maybe split the cost with another person, Netflix says the account owner can add an extra member to their account for a small fee.