Netflix has decided to end the practice of password sharing. Previously, they had encouraged sharing passwords with friends and family, but now they require users to confirm that they live in the same household or purchase their own subscription.
To confirm that someone outside the household is using the account, the primary account holder will need to verify their device using a 4-digit code. The device will have access for seven days before requiring another verification.
Netflix considers a household as a location where the account owner and others sharing the account live. They will use IP addresses, device IDs, and account activity to confirm if the user belongs to the household. If the account holder is traveling or connected to the home WiFi, they won't need to verify their device, but they need to connect to the home WiFi once every 31 days.
However, if someone outside the household is using the account, they will be asked to verify and failure to do so may result in being blocked. Currently, Netflix won't charge for sharing an account, but this could change in the future.
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