Netflix Password-Sharing Ban: How to Transfer Your Profile Before It's Too Late

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Netflix is finally cracking down on password sharing in the US, after announcing the controversial move late last year.

You can still share your Netflix password, but if you do it with anyone outside of your household, you'll need to pay extra. The password-sharing fee is $8/month per person in the US, on top of whatever you already pay for your Netflix plan. Users on the standard plan can add one person outside of their household, while premium users can add up to two.

You do have the option to not ...