The company guarantees that the test also seeks to ensure that users are safe.

Netflix is ​​carrying out a test to confirm that people sharing an account for its streaming service are, in fact, in the same house. The goal will be to prevent several unrelated people from sharing the subscription, avoiding paying for their own bills. This feature is being tested in some countries and may represent a historical change in the streaming platform policy.

“If you do not live with the owner of this account, you must have your own account to continue watching”, this is the notification that is being sent to some users. To continue watching, it is necessary to prove ownership of the account by message or email. If they are unable to confirm that they are authorized to access, users will be required to create a new account.

In a statement sent to CNBC, Netflix confirmed the test and added that the goal is also to ensure the safety of the users themselves. “This test was created to help ensure that people using Netflix accounts are authorized to do so,” the statement said.

This tool is still being tested and is only active for a limited number of people using the Netflix TV app. The American company has not yet decided whether it will go into effect. This test comes at a time when Netflix’s audience soared, currently having 200 million users worldwide.

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