How to Share a Netflix Account?

In the era of streaming, sharing a Netflix account is the most normal thing in the world. Many people choose to share their account with friends, family, and even roommates to save money and enjoy a wide variety of content. However, before diving into sharing your account, it's important to understand Netflix's policies, limitations, and restrictions they impose and consider necessary safety precautions. In this article, we'll explore how to share a Netflix account efficiently and securely.

Understanding Netflix's policies

Netflix has established some policies related to account sharing. It's important to familiarize yourself with these policies to avoid any issues in the future.

In addition to the above-mentioned policies, Netflix also has other rules and regulations that you should keep in mind. For example, it's important to remember that the content available on Netflix can vary depending on the country you are in. This is due to licensing agreements and copyright laws that Netflix has with different content providers. Therefore, some shows or movies may be available in one country but not in another.

What does Netflix say About sharing accounts?

According to Netflix, sharing accounts is allowed as long as it is among members of the same family or people living in the same household. This means that you cannot share your account with friends who live in different places, unless you hire an extra subscriber pass that will allow you to share your Netflix account with two other people who are not from the same household.

Netflix limitations and restrictions

Netflix also sets limitations and restrictions for sharing accounts. For example, if you have a basic plan, you can only stream content on one device at a time. If you have a standard plan, you can do it on two devices, and if you have the premium plan, you can stream on up to four devices at the same time. In addition, Netflix can detect unauthorized use of an account and take measures such as blocking the account.

At Sharingful we only support the Premium plan that allows up to 4 streams. wishes to share your account with.

Steps to Share Your Netflix Account

If you want to share your Netflix account with others, here are some steps you need to follow to do it effectively:

Creation of Individual Profiles

The first thing you need to do is create individual profiles for each person with whom you share the account. This will allow you to have control over what each person can see and keep organized the recommended content for each user.

In addition, by creating individual profiles, each user can personalize their Netflix experience. They can choose their own avatar, set their language and subtitle preferences, and receive recommendations based on their tastes and preferences.

For example, if you share your Netflix account with your brother, he can create his own profile and choose his favorite avatar. If he likes watching action movies, he can receive recommendations for movies of that specific genre.

Sharing Netflix with People Outside the Home

To share Netflix with people outside your home, you will only need to purchase the extra subscriber pass which currently costs 5.99€ in Spain. Once you buy it, all you have to do is enter the email of the person who you want to invite and they will be able to access from their own account while enjoying the benefits of the Premium Netflix plan at a somewhat lower price.

Sharing Netflix Accounts

Ultimately, the decision to share a Netflix account depends on your individual needs and circumstances. If you decide to share your account, make sure to follow the guidelines mentioned above as if you share the account with other people in your same household you will not have to buy the subscriber pass and if you share with anyone else, you will have to buy the extra subscriber pass.

Advantages of sharing a Netflix account

Analyzing everything we have discussed above, there is no reason why you should not share your Netflix account since Netflix allows account sharing.

However, if you want to share an account with people who are not living with you, you will have to buy the subscriber pass but even so when calculating the cost, it comes out a little more economical than if you were to individually contract the Premium plan.