Disney+ Cracks Down on Password Sharing – What You Need to Know!

Disney+ has officially begun cracking down on password sharing, following in the footsteps of Netflix. According to Variety, the platform is now offering paid-sharing features, allowing subscribers to pay an extra fee for friends and family outside their household to use the same account. This feature is currently available in regions including the U.S., Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific.

In a message to users, Disney+ clarified that subscriptions are intended for use within a single household, defined as devices connected to the account holder’s primary residence. Users living outside the account holder’s home will need to either sign up for their subscription or be added as an “Extra Member” for an additional monthly cost.

Subscribers travelling or relocating can continue accessing Disney+ by selecting options like “I’M AWAY FROM HOME” or “UPDATE HOUSEHOLD.” Disney’s paid-sharing model may soon extend to Hulu and ESPN+, as both services have updated their terms to prohibit password sharing in the U.S.