In the past decade, Netflix and services like it have become the primary source of entertainment for cord-cutters. However, even to this day, many myths about account sharing on Netflix persist. We are here to dispel them once and for all, so you can watch the latest season of your favorite TV shows and movies in peace. Let’s get into it!
How does Netflix account sharing work?
First, let’s address a frequently asked question that often pops up on Google and websites like Quora. Is Netflix account sharing legal? Yes, it is. After all, you wouldn’t be able to create multiple profiles if Netflix accounts were limited to a single person.
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However, some terms apply. According to Netflix’s ToS your account is for “personal and non-commercial use only and may not be shared with individuals beyond your household.” This is where things get a bit tricky. Members of your household can be understood as family members or roommates that currently live at the same address as you and presumably use the same internet connection. But what happens if you want to share your account with your partner or a family member if they live in another city?
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Although technically against terms of service, this is a common occurrence that Netflix doesn’t seem to take issue with. There is plenty of anecdotal evidence of users sharing accounts with partners or family members that live in different cities or even in different countries without problems. A poll conducted on Android Authority also showed that many people share their digital streaming logins with others.
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Netflix Chief Product Manager Neil Hunt himself has said that the streaming service is not “obsessed with enforcing compliance with a one-household-per-account constraint.” So, our advice is to try to stick to the one household rule if possible, but not to worry too much if one member is currently living somewhere else.
One thing to keep in mind, however, is that no matter what your price plan is, every Netflix account is limited to five individual profiles only.
How many devices can stream Netflix simultaneously?
Although it might seem counter-intuitive, the number of profiles you can create per account does not correlate with the number of devices that can simultaneously stream Netflix. That is determined by your price plan. Here’s how many screens you can enjoy it on at the same time according to your plan:
Netflix Basic ($8.99 per month) — 1 screenNetflix Standard ($13.99 per month) — 2 screensNetflix Premium ($17.99 per month) — 4 screens
If you have a Basic plan, however, that doesn’t mean you can’t share it with a family member or a friend. You will just have to watch Netflix at different times of the day.
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How many devices can download Netflix content?
One of the best features Netflix offers is the ability to download content for offline viewing. However, the number of devices which can use the function is limited. Just like the simultaneous streams, Netflix Basic can have one download device, Standard has a slight upgrade with two, and Premium offers four.
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Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t download the Netflix app on multiple smartphones and tablets and watch content on all of them. But you will need to have designated download devices. If you want to swap from one to another, for example when you buy a new phone, all you need to do is delete downloaded content from the old phone. You can also remove it by going to Account and clicking Manage Download Devices in the Settings section.
You should also disable Smart Downloads since the app will automatically download new episodes when connected to Wi-Fi. Here is how to do it:
Open the Netflix app on your old device then tap on Downloads on the bottom left of the screen.You should see the status of Smart Downloads on the top of the screen.Tap it and toggle it off.You should now be able to download content on your new smartphone without getting an error.
Removing freeloaders from your account
Do you suspect that an ex is still covertly using your account? Or that a family member has shared your password with someone else? Then it’s time for an account purge! Here is what you can do if you are the Netflix account owner.
Open Netflix and click or tap on your profile icon. Select Account from the dropdown menu.Tick the Require all devices to sign in again with new password option before saving.Sign in with your new password and enjoy your Netflix account all to yourself!
If you want to make absolutely sure no one else is still hanging around even after you’ve changed the password, you can go to the Settings section and click/tap on Sign out of all devices just in case.
How to share your Netflix account without sharing your password?
You might be using a password for your Netflix account that you also use for another service. While that may not be a great practice for security reasons, you might still want to keep your password private while sharing your Netflix account with a family number. You can do so by using a password manager.
Most password managers have a password-sharing feature that lets you share your password in a discreet way with your contacts. As long as the person you want to share your password with also has the same password manager installed, the software will take care of automatically logging in without showing your actual password to another party.
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These are our Netflix account sharing tips! We hope we covered everything you wanted to know. If we haven’t, feel free to ask us questions in the comments.
