Netflix password sharing Policy to become more Stringent in US (India to Brace for impact)

Netflix is now defining the meaning of "households" and "families" in the US with its password-sharing policy. The streaming giant is expanding the password-sharing rules to the US, its biggest market. The streaming platform will no longer allow users to share their passwords with those who do not physically live with them.

If users want to share their passwords with someone who doesn't live with them, they have to pay an additional $7.99 (Rs 662) per month per member. The member cost is $2 less than what the basic Netflix plan costs.

Starting today, we will be sending this email to members who are sharing Netflix outside their household in the United States.

- Netflix

The password-sharing rules are also being rolled out in 103 countries including the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Singapore, Mexico and Brazil.

A Netflix Household is a collection of devices connected to the Internet at the main place you watch Netflix. A Netflix Household can be set using a TV device. All other devices that use your Netflix account on the same Internet connection as this TV will automatically be part of your Netflix Household.- Netflix US

• Netflix had tested the password-sharing restrictions in Latin American countries where the feature was only applicable to primary login with a TV.
• All other devices are connected to the TV and members can watch content on the go. However, if a user wants to use Netflix on another TV set, say in a different location, or at a hotel, they will have to verify the same.
• The extra members are those who will have their own passwords and profiles but are paid for by the primary user who invited them to join their account.