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Netflix now requires unique email per profile to curb password sharing

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Netflix has introduced a new requirement for each user profile to have a unique email address, adding another layer to its password-sharing crackdown. The move aims to limit account access to paying households, following previous measures like extra member fees. This change could affect millions of users who share accounts across different locations.

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Netflix's latest anti-sharing tactic adds friction for legitimate users while the real test is whether it boosts subscriber numbers or drives more cancellations.
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