Disney+ Expands Its Paid Sharing Program as Password-Sharing Crackdown Continues
With Disney+ cracking down on password sharing, the streaming service is giving subscribers the opportunity to add an Extra Member to their account for an additional fee.
The new feature is now available to subscribers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Here is how the new system will work.
Users Can Add One “Extra Member” — For a Fee
As Disney+ subscribers will be unable to share their accounts with friends or family outside of their household, the streaming service is allowing users to add an Extra Member to their accounts.
An Extra Member profile will cost an additional $6.99 per month for Disney+ Basic and $9.99 per month for Disney+ Premium.
The new add-on is limited to one Extra Member per account. Additionally, the new feature is not available to Disney Bundle subscribers or subscribers billed through third parties.
Profiles Can Be Transferred
As an alternate option, users outside a Disney+ household can sign up for their own subscription service.
The original account holder can then transfer an eligible profile to the new account to keep that user’s Disney+ watch history and settings intact.
What to do When Traveling
Primary users who are traveling, or trying to access Disney+ from outside their home, will still be able to stream.
When confronted with the message that reads, “This TV doesn’t seem to be part of the Household for this account,” primary account users can select “I’m Away From Home.”
Additionally, users who have recently moved can update their household. Both selections require a one-time passcode.
Visit the Disney+ Help Center to learn more about the Extra Member add-on and the changes coming to Disney+.
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