Streaming services have started to crack down on password sharing. After all, sharing your password means the other person doesn't have to pay for a subscription themselves.
Disney+ knows this, which is why the platform is starting to limit password sharing across households. But what does this mean for you? Continue reading to learn when Disney+'s crackdown on password sharing will affect you.
Disney+ Is Cracking Down on Password Sharing
Disney+ is cracking down on password sharing, as promised. Disney+ subscribers in Canada have received emails notifying them that they can no longer share passwords across households, according to an update to the Disney+ Subscriber Agreement.
The message is clear: you can't share your subscription with anyone outside your home unless your tier allows it. Disney+ may check your account to determine if you comply with the agreement. It may limit or terminate your access to the service if you violate its terms.
Disney+'s crackdown on password sharing was expected to be implemented in 2024, and for a good reason. According to Antenna, Netflix saw a huge uptick in subscribers after it started cracking down on password sharing in the US in May 2023. It was only a matter of time, then, that its competitors would follow in its footsteps.
When Disney+’s Crackdown on Password Sharing Will Affect You
The answer will depend on where you live. Starting on November 1, 2023, Disney+ will start limiting password sharing in Canada. At the time of writing, the service hasn't shared any other details regarding these changes, aside from the email sent to Canadian subscribers.
However, according to MobileSyrup, Disney CEO Bob Iger mentioned in an earnings call in August 2023 that Disney has the technology to monitor account sharing in 2024. So, subscribers in other countries can expect some changes to password sharing in 2024.
More Streaming Services Are Cracking Down on Password Sharing
What started out as a risky move by Netflix has become an industry standard. Start telling your friends and extended family about Disney+'s changes so they can make plans to get their own subscriptions.