Subscription Sharing Checker
Netflix's password-sharing crackdown changed the game for subscription sharing. What was once a widely accepted practice is now being actively policed by major services. But enforcement varies wildly — some services do not care at all, while others will suspend your account.
This tool shows you exactly where each service stands on account sharing: their official policy, how aggressively they enforce it, how many households are allowed, and what happens if you get caught. Before sharing your login with family or friends, check here first.
We update sharing policies regularly as services change their stance. If a service is not listed, we are still gathering data — check back soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is sharing a subscription account illegal in the UK?
No. Sharing a subscription account is not illegal — it is a breach of the service's terms and conditions, which is a civil matter, not a criminal one. The worst that can happen is that the service terminates your account or asks you to pay for additional users. You will not face any legal consequences for sharing your Netflix password with family.
What is the worst that can happen if I share my account?
The most common consequence is being asked to verify your location or add the other person as a paid household member. In extreme cases, the service may suspend your account until you confirm you are the primary user. No major service has ever taken legal action against a user for password sharing. Netflix's crackdown, the most aggressive to date, simply prompts users to transfer profiles to their own accounts.
Which services are cracking down on account sharing?
Netflix led the way in 2023-2024 with its password-sharing crackdown, which successfully converted millions of shared accounts into paid subscriptions. Disney+ followed with household verification features. Spotify periodically checks that family plan members live at the same address. Most other services have policies against sharing but enforce them loosely or not at all.
What is the difference between "soft" and "active" enforcement?
Soft enforcement means the service has a policy against sharing but rarely acts on it — occasional prompts to verify your location, but no account suspensions. Active enforcement means the service regularly checks for sharing and takes action — requiring device verification, blocking simultaneous streams from different locations, or asking users to pay for extra households.
Can I share a family plan with people outside my household?
Technically, most family plans require all members to live at the same address. In practice, enforcement varies widely. Spotify periodically verifies family plan addresses and has removed users who do not match. Apple and Google family plans are tied to a family group but do not verify addresses. Check the specific service in our tool above for current enforcement levels.