Netflix is testing profile transfers to new accounts

Netflix is testing a characteristic that can make it potential to switch a particular profile to a completely new account, doubtlessly as a option to encourage streaming freeloaders to join their very own subscriptions, as first reported by Variety. As described in a submit on Netflix’s site, this characteristic — and one other that allows you to add sub-accounts for individuals you don’t stay with — is at the moment being examined in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru.

Netflix notes that customers can switch profiles to new accounts, or the sub-accounts that subscribers should pay a further charge for. This lets customers retain their viewing historical past, My List, and suggestions after they full the switch to a brand new account. Netflix first rolled out person profiles in 2013, which function a option to cut up up watch histories amongst family and friends members utilizing a single account.

Last 12 months, Netflix rolled out a take a look at as an try to chop down on password sharing, which required customers to confirm account possession in an effort to acquire entry to their accounts. This new take a look at appears to be a approach for Netflix to nudge moochers into shopping for their very own subscriptions — or at the least for account homeowners to pay up for anybody utilizing the service outdoors their households.

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