Popular streaming giant Netflix has announced a shake-up to their password-sharing rules, that could see millions of users blocked from viewing certain shows.
Those that currently share a password with other people could find themselves with less options to watch new movies and shows, reports the Daily Record. This comes as Netflix confirms they are cracking down on these type of accounts.
In certain areas around the globe, those with friends and family who share passwords have seen their access to the site restricted. Now, Netflix have confirmed that these rules will be rolled out to even more areas.
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This "controversial" update will mean millions of users who watch content free of charge will now be asked to pay. However, to make things easy, Netflix will offer an option to add "paid sharing" which is less than a full subscription.
It has been reported that over 100 million users will be affected by the change. Confirming this change, Netflix said: "Later in Q1, we expect to start rolling out paid sharing more broadly.
"Today’s widespread account sharing (100M+ households) undermines our long term ability to invest in and improve Netflix, as well as build our business."
Netflix bosses have said that this change will not be a popular one, and so they will attempt to sweeten the deal by adding features such as easy ways to transfer profiles to a new account and being able to monitor devices using accounts.
The streaming firm added: "While our terms of use limit use of Netflix to a household, we recognize this is a change for members who share their account more broadly.
"So we’ve worked hard to build additional new features that improve the Netflix experience, including the ability for members to review which devices are using their account and to transfer a profile to a new account.
"As we roll out paid sharing, members in many countries will also have the option to pay extra if they want to share Netflix with people they don’t live with. As is the case today, all members will be able to watch while traveling, whether on a TV or mobile device."
It's not yet known when the rules will come into force or which areas will be affected.
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