Netflix said this week that it is testing a new verification process to counter password sharing on its streaming platform.
For users that the company suspects may not be the account owner, Netflix will email or send a verification code to the account owner. If the user does not enter the code within a certain time, they will not be able to view the content through that account.
“This test is designed to make sure that people who use Netflix accounts are allowed to do so,” a Netflix spokesman said. said The Verge.
One uncertainty with the new feature is who is considered a home user, as Netflix allows password sharing between family members, which means it’s unclear whether household members will also have to go through the verification process. The company did not say how long the test will run.
Hill contacted Netflix for comments.
Along with password sharing issues, Netflix said the new verification process is designed to protect against hackers.
News of the additional security hurdle comes after Netflix has announced that it will produce 70 films this year.
Netflix has over 200 million subscribers worldwide, with streaming services in almost every country.