THE password sharing from the Netflix It is a common practice, but it is considered a violation of the platform's terms of use.
THE Netflix allows you to share an account with other people in the same household, but sharing the password with people outside the household may result in account lockout.
Additionally, the company is constantly working to identify and prevent unauthorized password sharing.
And since last year, the Netflix is looking for ways to limit password sharing among users.
But it seems that now, the company has found the solution, much to the dismay of users.
So far, nothing has changed in the streaming service, however, it won't be long before that happens.
End of an era: see how Netflix will block password sharing
The company has released information on its help page about how account sharing will work.
It works like this: the account holder must log in to the Wi-Fi network where the account is registered and watch some content at least every 31 days.
If you are traveling somewhere, you will need to generate a code on the platform itself to be able to watch from another location.
This code will be valid for 7 days.
And how will I carry out this validation?
The user will receive a link via email. Just click, validate your access and the content will be released immediately.
So I can't watch Netflix outside the house anymore?
Wrong, yes you can.
To do this, the company says you must check the device or change your “residence”. Netflix“.
The measure will come into effect from March 31 in the United States.
But don't worry, there is still no date set for the measure to come into effect in Brazil. For now, everything is normal.
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