Netflix: stop sharing passwords and accounts

Drastic decision coming to Netflix. After the previews and numerous tests that took place; the stop on the sharing of accounts and passwords arrives in Italy. In order not to be caught unprepared, here are all the details of how and when it will happen

Bitter news reaches Italy. The drastic home decision Netflix the stop definitive about sharing of accounts and passwords; now seems to be near. The announcement floating since the beginning of the year, in fact introduces a new system to block access to those who are not part of the same family nucleus.

More stringent checks and analysis of IP addresses, device ids and account activity. A decision that has aroused quite a few criticisms from faithful subscribers, who will have to face the possible increase in the price of the service; also this new limitation.

Here are all the details of how and when it will happen.

Netflix: policies on stop sharing

In the changes posted on the Netflix Help Center, the first information was disclosed on how the platform will try to limit sharing between multiple homes and devices. According to the announcement, the stop sharing of accounts and passwords; is marked for the end of March. Only the cohabitants of the same household will be able to sharethat is, those who they share the primary account location. Position established through the wifi network used for the first access when creating the profile.

Cohabiting devices under the same location that log into the primary account will be asked at least once every 31 days, to connect to the main wifi which they are all associated with. Consequently; the vision of Netflix on devices considered to be outside the home, may be blocked and subjected to careful scrutiny.

In this case, a link will be sent to the email address or phone number associated with the main account upon external access. No later than 15 minutes, you will need to enter the digits of the code on the main account page. Once the procedure has been successfully completed, it will be possible to use the streaming service for 7 days.

Only time will unmask a possible strategic marketing plan or a possible chasm to the bottom.

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