With Netflix often threatening to terminate accounts where password sharing is detected, it’s not exactly surprising Disney Plus subscribers want to know if account sharing is against its terms of service. Luckily for you, we’re finding out whether or not Mickey Mouse believes in the mantra ‘sharing is caring’ or not.
It’s acknowledged that a degree of Disney Plus account sharing is inevitable. And it’s hardly stunting the platform’s growth: the House of Mouse accumulated 7.9 million more subscribers in the first three months of 2022. However, if it’s discovered that you’re seriously taking the Mickey, then at the very least expect your account to be blocked.
Below we’ll detail what an appropriate amount of account sharing looks like; how to create additional user profiles for your nearest and dearest; and the total number of devices you can stream from at any one time.
Disney Plus account sharing: what the Ts&Cs say:
There’s nothing explicitly denouncing Disney Plus account sharing in the Subscriber Agreement (opens in new tab). The emphasis is instead on the account holder’s responsibility to keep this information safe, stating that they, rather than Disney Plus, will be liable for any damage arising from their login details being misused by others.
It’s laid out in Section 1: User Eligibility and Registration, stating: “You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your username and password and for all activities that occur on or through your Disney+ and ESPN+ accounts. However, if you allow others to access your Disney+ or ESPN+ account, this Agreement, as well as any specific consents you may have provided, also applies to their access, use, and disclosure of information”.
So, Disney Plus is aware that subscribers may choose to provide their login details to family and friends. The platform’s functionality basically encourages this, with each account able to run multiple concurrent streams from different devices, and offering the ability to create up to 7 individualized profiles.
But, if your account starts being accessed from dozens of devices over many geographic locations, this is likely to be flagged as “suspicious activity” which may lead to your account being blocked or terminated.
Been too free with your password? You can change it in your account settings and gradually ice out your loved ones. Or – a much nicer idea – buy them a Disney Plus gift card for a special occasion.