NETFLIX is widening its crackdown on password sharing, in a controversial attempt to draw in more paying viewers. Customers in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain will now have to abide by the …
The company said that devices detected in other locations "may be blocked from watching Netflix".or laptop, is logged into the account in a different location, Netflix will require a temporary code that lets users log in at that location for seven days.
Those travelling with their 'primary device' - the device that is used for Netflix the most - will not have any issues in accessing content, Netflix said. However, users must make sure to connect to WiFi at their primary location at least once every 31 days to ensure uninterrupted access. "If a Netflix account is used by a device that is not associated with the primary account owner's household, the device will need to be verified before it can be used to watch Netflix," the company wrote.
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