Netflix Is Testing Ways , To End Password Sharing.<br />The Verge reports that on March 16, <br />the streamer announced its intention <br />to curb password sharing among people <br />who don't live in the same household.<br />Chengyi Long, director of product innovation, addressed the issue in a blog post.<br />While these have been hugely popular, they have also created some confusion about when and how Netflix can be shared. , Chengyi Long, director of product innovation, via blog post.<br />As a result, accounts are being shared between households — impacting our ability to invest in great new TV and films for our members, Chengyi Long, director of product innovation, via blog post.<br />Netflix will now test charging for shared passwords in three countries: Chile, Costa Rica and Peru.<br />Users in those countries will be presented with the options of transferring profiles to new accounts or paying more to add an extra viewer.<br />The Verge reports that the test comes weeks after Netflix announced a price hike across all of its plans in the U.S.<br />The move also comes at a time in which the company's subscriber numbers have stalled, .<br />meaning the streaming giant has to get more funding via creative solutions if it wants to stay on top and continue to produce original content
