Netflix account sharing: Everything you need to know

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Faced with the rising prices of streaming services, including netflix   account sharing has become a unofficially democratized practice by users to lighten the bill.

Nevertheless, the SVOD giant has taken a number of game-changing measures. Back to All you need to know about Netflix account sharing.

What changes has Netflix made to account sharing?

Netflix has made arrangements for account sharingto get their hands on sums that have boosted their economic power.

Indeed, the inhibits this practice outside the same household. Thus, users who do not meet this prerequisite have only one choice:

  • Add an additional member for the sum of 5.99 per monthWhether for a subscription formula Standard Where Premium (not possible with pub or group packages).

Also note that the additional subscriber must be activated in the country where the account holder resides who invited him.

Finally, there is the possibility of transfer a profile from an existing account to a new accountto enable the guest subscriber to retrieve his or her history, recommendations, settings, etc.

What is a home on Netflix?

When Netflix uses the term home, it means the place where a group of users live, living together, use the streaming service.

A familyfor example, is a home because they live in the same place. The same goes for flatmatesthey fall within this definition.

Official Netflix illustration on subscription sharing.

As we have seen, adding an additional subscriber is billed at 5.99 per month. If the standard formula only allows only one person to be invitedPremium package makes it possible to double.

How can you continue to share your Netflix account in 2025?

1. Add a home on Netflix?

Here are the next steps To add a household to your Netflix account:

  • From the Netflix home screen on your TV, press the left arrow to open the menu.
  • Select “Get help”, then “Manage Netflix Home”.
  • Select "Updating the Netflix home".
  • Select Send an e-mail or SMSA verification link will be sent to the email address or phone number associated with the account. This link expires after 15 minutes.
  • Select Yes, it was me in the email.or press the SMS link, then press “Confirm update” to continue.
  • You will receive a confirmation e-mail and the TV will refresh so you can watch Netflix.

2. Add an additional subscriber to share Netflix

As Netflix has indicated, a whole procedure has to be carried out to add a subscriber to your account. You can count on us to detail all the steps :

  • Go to Netflix.
Netflix's welcome.
  • From the drop-down menu in the top right-hand corner, go to your profile.
Access your account settings from the drop-down menu.
  • Then go to your subscription.
Access your subscription management from the settings.
  • Click on Add a new subscriber.
The option to add an additional user to your account.
  • Select whether or not the person you wish to invite already has a Netflix profile.
The option for guest users to transfer their Netflix profile if they already have one.
  • Enter the information of the subscriber you wish to invite.
The place to enter the information about the person you are inviting.
  • You've added a subscriber to your Netflix account!

What are the advantages of an additional subscriber on Netflix?

To sum up, we present the advantages and disadvantages of the additional subscriber to a Netflix account in a table:

✅ Benefits  ❌ Disadvantages
  • Individualized service access,
  • Possibility of transferring your profile after being invited,
  • Centralized payment management for the account holder.
  • Additional cost (€5.99 per month),
  • Limited number of subscriber additions (depending on subscription formula).

What happens if Netflix detects non-compliant account sharing?

If you manage to get around this restriction, but Netflix finds out, you can deal with various sanctions due to the prohibition of this process in its conditions of use:

  • The suspect device will verified. The account holder will receive a unique code by e-mail, valid for 15 minutes, to restore access to the account for one week.

  • If the device in question is not checked, then theAccess to the service will be blocked until further notice.
  • Finally, Netflix reserves the right restrict or cancel your subscription in the event of multiple violations of this rule.

FAQs

Can I share my account with friends who don't live with me?

You get the idea, it is not authorized by Netflix share an account with friends who do not live with you. This feature is only available to people living in a same household.

Nevertheless, it is possible add subscribers to your account for a similar result, but be aware that you will need to count on additional costs.

How much does it cost to add an additional member?

To add an additional member to your account, will cost €5.99 per monthin addition to your subscription price. Once again, only the Standard and Premium are eligible.

Finally, while the Standard version allows you to add one additional subscriberyou'll need to upgrade to the Premium version if you wish to add a second one.

How does Netflix detect illegal account sharing?

Netflix can detect illegal account sharing in several ways. The streaming platform has at its disposal your IP address, device ID, and account activity in question.

What if I'm traveling and want to use my Netflix account?

Netflix does allow its subscribers to use the platform even while traveling. To do so, just do as usual : Use one of your devices or log in on your hotel TV.

If you are subject to an audit, it couldn't be simpler. You just need to Enter the code you will receive by email on the device to be checked.and you'll have access to Netflix services again.

How do I screen share on Netflix?

There are various ways to share a screen on Netflix, between Chromecast, using a Smart TV, or the Screen Mirroring option.

We invite you to see [how to put Netflix from your phone to your TV] in detail by clicking on the link to the article on this topic.

In the end, Netflix came out swinging on the account-sharing issue, framing it in such a way that only members of the same household are authorized to use them.

For people outside the same household, it is possible to include them via adding an additional subscriber (€5.99 per month, 1 addition for Standard, 2 for Premium).

Regarding the sanctions are in force for anyone attempting to circumvent the new rules, ranging from a simple check to a complete block of the platform.

As you can see, it's essential to stay informed of Netflix policy updates so as not to be caught off guard, as many users were with these changes.

Don't hesitate to find out how to obtain Netflix cheaper by visiting our article on the subject on the link!

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