If your Netflix account is compromised, the password change is required. The procedure is very simple on the SVOD site.
Netflix has decided to tighten the screw on account sharing. Gone are the days of abundance: now, you have to pay for your own account (by transferring your profile if necessary), give up frequenting this SVOD platform or opt for the “sub-account”. For account owners, now might be a good time to clean up a bit.
A first step to consider is to control who logs into your account: Netflix offers a dedicated dashboard, reporting the approximate location of the connection, the timestamp of the last connection and the type of hardware used. A profile seems suspicious to you? A further step may then be to change your Netflix password.
Change your password on Netflix
The procedure to change the Netflix password is rather childish. Once you’ve updated your login code, you also have the option of adding a PIN code to specifically protect your profile. Before embarking on this change, remember to consult the guide to creating a good password and the advice on not doing anything wrong.
- Go to the Netflix home page and log in to your account if you haven’t already;
- Hover your mouse over your profile picture at the top right of the site;
- Go to the “Account” line;
- Click “Change Password” in the new page;
- Enter the current password and choose a new one;
- Re-type the new password;
- Validate.
Note that you can request a general logout of all active sessions to your account. This is an option checked by default. Handy if you think people don’t need to use your access. On the other hand, Netflix does not include two-factor authentication (also known as two-factor authentication), which adds an additional layer of verification.
If you invent a unique and complex password for Netflix (which is normally recommended for good computer hygiene), a good option is to use a password manager, which remembers everything for you. It’s an infinitely better option than your memory skills or a scribbled note in a notebook or post-it note.
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