Netflix said this week that it is testing a new authentication process to curb the sharing of passwords on its streaming platform.
For users who, according to the company, suspect that it is not the owner of the account, Netflix will send a verification code via email or to the owner of the account. If the user does not insert the code within a certain time frame, they will not be able to see the contents through the account.
“This test is designed to ensure that people using Netflix accounts are authorized to do so,” Netflix said. tell The edge.
One uncertainty with the new feature is who is considered a household user, as Netflix allows password sharing among family members, which means it is not clear whether households will also have to go through the verification process. The company did not say how long the test would last.
The Hill attended Netflix for comment.
Netflix said the new verification process was designed to protect against hackers.
The news about the additional security gate comes after Netflix announced that it will produce 70 films this year.
Netflix has more than 200 million subscribers worldwide, with streaming services in almost every country.