Netflix begins cracking down on account sharing
nme.comNetflix has begun its account-sharing crackdown by sending out emails to UK customers who have been sharing accounts with other households.The streaming giant said a Netflix account was “for use by one household” and those wanting to share theirs must pay £4.99 to do so.In a statement posted by Netflix, they explained: “Starting today, we will be sending this email to members who are sharing Netflix outside their household in the United Kingdom.Breaking: Netflix has begun rolling out its password sharing crackdown in multiple regions including the United States.
pic.twitter.com/QkX8rfVdnD— What's on Netflix (@whatonnetflix) May 23, 2023“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 recognise that our members have many entertainment choices.”“It’s why we continue to invest heavily in a wide variety of new films and TV programmes – so whatever your taste, mood or language and whoever you’re watching with, there’s always something satisfying to watch on Netflix.”Since the announcement of the account sharing fee, Netflix has begun receiving backlash.
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