Disney+ Launches Password-Sharing Crackdown

After Disney CEO Bob Iger hinted at a serious password-sharing crackdown this month, the company has rolled out the details of what that means for subscribers. On Wednesday, Disney shared an explainer outlining the costs associated with sharing your subscription.

If you want to add an "extra member" living outside your household to your current plan, it’ll be $6.99/month for the ad-supported Basic subscription or $9.99/month for the Premium ad-free plan.

These paid-sharing features are now available in the U.S., Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, following a summer rollout in select markets. Keep in mind, you can only add one extra member per account, and this option isn't available for subscribers billed through third parties or Disney Bundle plans.

For those who have been using someone else’s account, there’s a silver lining: you can easily transfer your profile and watch history to a new account once you sign up for your own Disney+ subscription.

Traveling? You might encounter a notification stating, "This TV doesn’t seem to be part of the Household for this account." In that case, you can select "I’M AWAY FROM HOME" or "UPDATE HOUSEHOLD" if you’ve recently moved. Just remember, these options will require a one-time passcode sent to the email linked to your account.

Disney+ joins the trend of streaming platforms tightening up on password-sharing, following in Netflix's footsteps, which saw a boost in subscribers after launching its own program. Warner Bros. Discovery is also gearing up to implement stricter measures for its streaming service, Max.