Netflix password sharing: how the rules work and what you need to know
Back in the day, it was enough for one person in your family or group of friends to have a single Netflix account that got shared around. However, all of…
Yes, Hulu is cracking down on password sharing, too
Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends In what should be absolutely no surprise to anyone given (a) the state of the streaming industry and (b) that its parent company has already…
Disney+ to begin crackdown on password sharing
Disney+ is moving toward ending free password sharing on its platform. The move follows the same one deployed by Netflix earlier this year following years in which it had a…
Netflix crackdown on password sharing boosts sign-ups
Netflix’s decision to crack down on password sharing is reaping rewards. The video-streaming giant announced on Wednesday that it added 5.9 million paying accounts during the quarter ending June 30,…
Netflix squeeze on password sharing boosts sign-ups, data suggests
Netflix’s recent crackdown on password sharing appears to be paying dividends, according to data from research firm Antenna. The streaming giant started informing U.S. customers last month that anyone living…
Netflix screwed up, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong
If there’s one thing beloved by folks on the internet, it’s getting something for free. Free news. Free music. Free porn. Free status updates. Free photos. And, yes, free movies.…
Netflix to crack down on password sharing from starting in 2023
From early next year, Netflix will begin charging an extra fee to account holders who share their Netflix password with people outside their household.
Netflix test indicates crackdown on password sharing
Netflix has always known that some of its account holders share their passwords, but up to now it’s refrained from tackling the issue head-on. That could be about to change,…