Coverage dated October 18, 2022
Netflix signals it will soon crack down on password-sharing with new 'Profile Transfer' feature Headline from WTHR Indianapolis
Netflix is expecting to bring in even more subscribers early next year when it begins to crack down on rampant password-sharing.
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WTHR Indianapolis
Netflix signals it will soon crack down on password-sharing with new 'Profile Transfer' feature ↗ (opens WTHR Indianapolis) Published Oct 18, 2022
Same headline from 29 more outlets WTHR Indianapolis's feed description Netflix is expecting to bring in even more subscribers early next year when it begins to crack down on rampant password-sharing.
Adweek
Netflix to Launch ‘Paid Sharing’ in 2023 In Effort to Crack Down on Password Sharing ↗ (opens Adweek) Published Oct 18, 2022
Adweek's feed description "Paid sharing" will enable users to move their Netflix profile into their own account.
Howtogeek
Netflix Is Coming for Your Shared Account in 2023 ↗ (opens Howtogeek) Published Oct 18, 2022
Howtogeek's feed description Netflix didn’t care about password sharing for a long time, but now the company is evaluating ways to discourage the practice (or at least get money out of it), testing out two different systems to charge people in South America. Paid password sharing will now come to everyone sooner than later.
Insider
Netflix will start charging for password sharing in early 2023, potentially adding up to $3 for each additional user ↗ (opens Insider) Published Oct 18, 2022
Insider's feed description According to a March survey from the Leichtman Research Group, an estimated one-third of US Netflix subscribers share their log-in credentials.
FOX Business
Netflix to begin monetizing account sharing in early 2023 ↗ (opens FOX Business) Published Oct 18, 2022
FOX Business's feed description Netflix will allow users to create sub-accounts if they want to pay for family and friends. Borrowers will also be able to transfer their profile into their own account.
Kiplinger
Netflix Password Sharing Crackdown: What Will It Cost You? ↗ (opens Kiplinger) Published Oct 18, 2022
Kiplinger's feed description After threatening to limit the popular practice of password sharing for months, Netflix has outlined a plan to make it happen, starting in 2023.
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