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How to share your Netflix account
Since Netflix changed its rules on password sharing, sharing your Netflix account with loved ones is a bit less straightforward than just giving someone your login. This guide walks you through how sharing works now, what’s allowed, and how to share your Netflix account without running into blocks or surprise charges.
Summary
You can still share Netflix with friends and family. But Netflix only allows one account per household, which means that people at the same address can share one subscription with their own profile. However, if someone lives at a different address, they’ll need their own Netflix account or an extra member slot on your Standard or Premium plan (where available). This guide explains both options step-by-step and shows you how to stay within Netflix’s terms of use.What you’ll learn
By the end of this guide, you’ll know how to:- Share Netflix safely inside one household using profiles and PINs
- Share Netflix with family in another home using extra member slots (where available)
- Decide who needs their own account instead of sharing your password
- Move someone’s profile to their own account, so they keep their watch history
- Troubleshoot common problems like “household” errors or too many people using one account
1. How Netflix account sharing works now
1.1 What “one household” means
Netflix says a single account is meant for people who live together in one household. In practice, that usually means:- One main home Wi-Fi or broadband connection
- Any TVs, phones, tablets or laptops that regularly connect to that internet
- Family, partners, housemates, or anyone else who actually lives there
1.2 What’s changed from the old “password sharing” days
Lots of people used to share a password across different addresses and countries. Now, Netflix actively limits doing that. If they spot regular use from different locations, they can:- Ask you to confirm or update your Netflix Household
- Show errors like “This device isn’t part of the Netflix Household for this account.”
- Encourage you (or them) to start a separate account or use an extra member slot
2. Sharing Netflix inside one household
If everyone lives under the same roof, Netflix is happy for you to share.2.1 Add profiles for each person
You can have up to five profiles on one Netflix account. Each person gets their own:- Recommendations
- Watch history
- My List
- Parental controls (for kids)
- Open Netflix on a browser or app.
- On the “Who’s watching?” screen, select Add Profile.
- Enter a name (e.g., “Mum”, “Sam”, “Living room TV”).
- Tick Kid? if it’s a child’s profile.
- Save.
2.2 Stop others from changing your settings
If you share with flatmates or kids, it’s worth locking your own profile:- Go to Account then Profile & Parental Controls then [Your profile]
- Set a Profile Lock PIN so others can’t change your settings or watch on your profile.
3. Can you share Netflix with family in a different home?
Short answer: not in the old “one password for everyone” way.Netflix expects people in other homes to either:- Have their own Netflix account, or
- Use an extra member slot on your Standard or Premium plan
3.1 Option 1: Give them an “extra member” slot
If you’re on a Standard or Premium plan, you can usually pay a smaller monthly fee to add someone outside your home as an extra member. Important points:- Only Standard and Premium plans can add extra members
- Extra members must live in the same country as you
- An extra member has:
- Their own login and password
- Their own profile (not a Kids profile)
- The same video quality as your plan
- One device at a time to watch and download
- Ad-supported plans
- Some “Netflix included” packages (for example, via certain TV or broadband bundles)
How to add an extra member
- On a browser, go to Netflix.com and sign in as the account owner.
- Open Account from the profile menu (top right).
- Look for Manage extra members (or similar wording).
- Choose Add extra member.
- Enter the extra member’s email address and send the invite.
- They follow the link, create their own login, and start using Netflix as an extra member.
3.2 Option 2: They start their own Netflix account
Sometimes the easiest option is simply: they get their own subscription.To make that smoother, Netflix lets you transfer a profile from your account to a new standalone account:- They keep their watch history, My List, and recommendations
- The new account has its own billing and password
4. How to share your Netflix account: a step-by-step guide
Here’s a simple checklist depending on your situation.4.1 Sharing in one household
Use this if everyone lives at the same address.- Create a profile for each person (Section 2).
- Install Netflix on any TV, phone, tablet or laptop at home.
- Sign in with the same account on each device.
- Pick your own profile when you start watching.
- Optionally, lock adult profiles with a PIN.
4.2 Sharing with family in another home (extra member)
Use the below method if, for example, your partner lives elsewhere or your child is at uni.- Confirm you’re on a Standard or Premium plan.
- Go to Account, then Manage extra members.
- Buy one extra member slot.
- Enter the other person’s email address and send them the invite link.
- When they accept, they’ll create a login and watch from their own home.
- You’ll pay your normal subscription plus the extra member fee each month.
5. Sharing Netflix accounts safely (and what to avoid)
To stay within Netflix’s rules and avoid getting banned:Do:- Share your account only with people who live in your household, or use official extra member slots
- Use profiles and PINs instead of one shared profile
- Check your Account, then go to Manage access & devices from time to time and sign out devices you don’t recognise
- Giving your password to lots of people in different homes
- Using a VPN to fake being in the same location as this can trigger security checks
- Sharing your login with people you don’t fully trust (they can see billing details and change your plan)
- Ask you to confirm your household
- Log certain devices out
- Prompt people outside your home to start their own account or extra member slot
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I share my Netflix account with family in a different home?
Not in the old “just share the password” way. Netflix accounts are meant for one household. For a family in another home, they’ll usually need their own account, or an extra member slot on your Standard or Premium plan (where available in your country)
Can you still share a Netflix account at all?
Yes, just within Netflix’s rules. You can:
- Share inside one home using multiple profiles
- Pay for extra member slots for people in another home (on Standard or Premium, in supported countries)
- Transfer a profile when someone moves to their own account
How many people can use one Netflix account?
It depends on your plan:
- The number of profiles (up to five)
- The number of simultaneous streams (how many can watch at the same time) on your chosen tier
Can I share Netflix when I travel?
Yes. Netflix allows you, as the account owner, to use your account while travelling or on holiday for a limited time, even outside your home network. They may ask you to confirm your household occasionally by connecting your device to your home Wi-Fi again.
What happens if I ignore the rules and just share my password?
You’re likely to experience issues like:
- Devices getting signed out
- Prompts to confirm your Netflix Household
- Messages asking people outside your home to start their own account or be added as extra members
- In some cases, sharing beyond the household can risk restrictions on the account, so it’s safer to use Netflix’s official methods.
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