Netflix Ends Password Sharing In India: What Is Password Sharing And How Will Netflix Stop It?

According to a Forbes report, Netflix will have ways of knowing if an individual is still sharing their account with someone outside of their household.

That is because the streaming platform collects a lot of data about you, including what you watch, where you watch it, the location of your home, and device IDs.

"This information can be used to ascertain whether it’s you watching or someone in another household," the report said.

As per a February 9 statement, Netflix said its focus has been on giving  members greater control over who can access their account. Here's how

• Set primary location: Netflix will help members set this up, ensuring that anyone who lives in their household can use their Netflix account. 

• Manage account access and devices: Members can now easily manage who has access to their account from our new Manage Access and Devices page. 

• Transfer profile: People using an account can now easily transfer a profile to a new account, which they pay for — keeping their personalized recommendations, viewing history, My List, saved games and more. 

• Watch while you travel: Members can still easily watch Netflix on their personal devices or log into a new TV, like at a hotel or holiday rental. 

• Buy an extra member: This feature is not available in India yet but Netflix members using Standard or Premiun plan in many countries can add an extra member sub-account for up to two people they don’t live with — each with a profile, personalized recommendations, login and password by paying extra.