The days of using someone else’s Netflix password may be numbered.
March 12,2021 The days of using someone else’s Netflix password may be numbered. The streaming giant is testing a new feature with select customers to crack down on password sharing. The trial testing intends to verify users’ accounts to stop the spread of a password among people, including strangers, and prevent fraud. « This test is designed to help ensure that people using Netflix accounts are authorized to do so, » a Netflix spokesperson said in a statement Thursday. The company’s terms of use also say accounts that « may not be shared with individuals beyond your household. » Netflix’s testing comes as the company faces competition from Disney+, HBO Max and Hulu as streaming and binge-watching have exploded during the pandemic.
