Netflix’s New Password Play‑Guard
Netflix has rolled out two fresh tools to stop your neighbor from borrowing your password when they’re not living in the same house.
Why the Change?
- Room‑size rule: Password sharing is now only allowed within the same household.
- Clearer bill: Users can see upfront how many people can stream at once and when they’re actually paying.
Introducing “Add an Extra Member”
Think of it like adding a new roommate—except the roommate is a person living in a neighboring apartment.
- Click Add an Extra Member in your account settings.
- Enter the name and email of the person who doesn’t share your kitchen.
- Choose Premium or Standard tier to suit their binge‑watching appetite.
- Pay a small extra fee on top of your main subscription.
“It’s all about clarity on how and when Netflix can be shared,” says Product Innovation Director Chengyi Long.
Bottom Line
Forget the “share‑the‑password” cult—Netflix is now practically a strict house‑mate. If you want a friend to watch the latest episode, you’ve got to invite them an actual member instead.
Netflix’s New Tweaks: Extra Members and Profile Transfers
Adding an Extra Member is Now a Thing of the Future (in Peru, Costa Rica, and Chile)
Netflix is rolling out a fresh “Add an Extra Member” feature in three South‑American markets.
- Peru – 7.9 PEN per extra member
- Costa Rica – US $2.99 per extra member
- Chile – 2,380 CLP per extra member
This tweak lets a user invite another family member or friend to share an account, paying a small fee—a practical way to keep the binge‑watching table full.
Move Your Netflix Profile with a Single Click
Netflix’s second new feature – “Transfer Profile to a New Account” – does more than just move the name. It migrates recommendations, viewing history, lists, and other goodies to the new subscription or to your Extra Member bundle. Think of it as a digital birthday card: everything that defines you gets carried over!
Why This Matters
Testing is underway in the three countries mentioned above. If Netflix finds success, they’ll sprinkle these features across the globe. A “profile transfer” is handy for people who change jobs, move houses, or split up their streaming accounts. The extra member option gives a neat way to introduce a new viewer without creating a brand‑new subscription.
In short, Netflix is sharpening its subscription toolbox: a price‑tagged invite for a new member and a seamless way to move your personal binge‑history to a new account. Let’s hope the French version doesn’t turn into a “Sorry, no extra members in Paris!” saga.
