Netflix password sharing fee

Streaming giant Netflix has finally bared its plan on how it's going to stop password sharing amongst its users. Netflix on password sharing Below is a brief summary of each query and answer regarding password sharing on the site: Who can use a Netflix account now? Netflix will start charging for password sharing in 2023. [caption id="attachment_324856" align="alignnone" width="720"] According to the Wall Street Journal, the move aims to crack down on the reported 100 million Netflix users who use passwords shared by family and friends to help curb its recent loss of subscribers. However, this rule has largely been bypassed by many users prompting Netflix to contemplate and implement measures such as its "add a home" feature or the aforementioned password-sharing fee. Discovery’s Q2 earnings call, streaming chief JB Perrette signaled a shift from polite nudges to no-nonsense enforcement of its password-sharing rules. Starting September 2025, users sharing accounts outside their household will face firm prompts and even restrictions, unless they pay a fee of roughly US $7.99/month to add an authorized Extra Member. Furthermore, Netflix is testing vertical video feeds for mobile, similar to TikTok, which promises a more dynamic and personalized viewing experience. Read more in our articles including "Netflix bares plan to stop password sharing" and "Netflix to charge for Password Sharing in 2023".