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While Netflix has long had a ‘no password sharing’ policy, extremely high levels of password sharing exist between family and friends. But that doesn’t mean you share your Netflix login details with just anyone. Quite the contrary, it has become the ultimate sign of friendship, love, and trust among people.

But what if the person you’ve entrusted your password to has suddenly become slightly too comfortable with it? I know it’s been back on our minds constantly, but you don't necessarily expect someone close to you to start leeching instead of getting a Netflix streaming plan of their own. It turns out that some people do indeed trade their dignity for $8.99 they could instead pay for a basic subscription.

Below we collected some of the posts from people who experienced what it is like to regret giving away their Netflix login. Scroll down through some stories below and after you’re done, be sure to check out part 1 of the post.

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Slpt: How To Steal A Netflix Account

Slpt: How To Steal A Netflix Account

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“We generally advise that people should treat their passwords with the utmost care like they would their bank details or sensitive financial information,” Gediminas Brencius, the Product Owner at NordPass, told Bored Panda in an interview.

“However, there are times that password sharing is inevitable, for example, shared tools at work or if you share services with your loved ones,” he added. Therefore, Gediminas’ advice is to think of a couple of things before sharing your credentials. “First, make sure that sharing is absolutely inevitable and necessary. Second, make sure you trust the person. And third, share it securely, for example, via password manager.”

#2

My Son Failed To Inform Me That His Ex-Roommate Was A Netflix Freeloader

My Son Failed To Inform Me That His Ex-Roommate Was A Netflix Freeloader

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Socialism Is Bad, But Free Netflix Is Good

Socialism Is Bad, But Free Netflix Is Good

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People aren't pissed off at socialism. People are pissed off at the thought of someone else contributing less than them but getting the same benefits. Unfortunately, these are also the same people who would have their lives improved if they realized they aren't all that.

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“If available, always use two-factor authentication. When sharing a password with another person, you will have to also share the second-factor digits–in a way, making it a ‘single use’ share, since the digits will be different every time someone tries to log in. But still–share passwords only via password managers–this will help ensure there are no leaks,” Gediminas explained.

#4

I Changed My Netflix Password

I Changed My Netflix Password

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I share my Netflix with my family, and in exchange they share their Disney+ with me. They're constantly asking me for the password even though I haven't changed it in years. I don't know why they can't just write it down

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#5

My Ex That I Haven’t Talked To In 6 Months Had To Audacity To Ask To Renew My Netflix Account So She Can Use It

My Ex That I Haven’t Talked To In 6 Months Had To Audacity To Ask To Renew My Netflix Account So She Can Use It

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my partner of 4 years broke up with me YESTERDAY and the first thing I did was delete my daughter and my profiles and logged out of his account. I don't need anything from him, and I definitely don't want a daily reminder when I want to watch something :/

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You Know That One "Friend" That Only Messages You When They Need Something... This Is Her

You Know That One "Friend" That Only Messages You When They Need Something... This Is Her

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There are a couple of risks associated with credential sharing. Gediminas explained that one of them is actual sharing itself. “If you’re sharing the password in an insecure way, for example, via message, email, or another channel in plain text, there’s always a risk of it being intercepted, or someone unauthorized seeing the password.”

Moreover, Gediminas argues that you really need to trust the person you’re sharing the credentials with. “Depending on the type of account, the risk could be massive. Anywhere from the person changing the password and locking you out of the account to actual theft.”

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Shared My Netflix Years Ago With My Mom And Sister, Then Had An Issue Last Night So I Checked The Recent Devices. Found Out There Were Tons Of People With My Password, Plus Someone Upped My Plan. Reset My Password And Told My Sister I Wasn’t Going To Share My Password Anymore. Chaos

Shared My Netflix Years Ago With My Mom And Sister, Then Had An Issue Last Night So I Checked The Recent Devices. Found Out There Were Tons Of People With My Password, Plus Someone Upped My Plan. Reset My Password And Told My Sister I Wasn’t Going To Share My Password Anymore. Chaos

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Entitled pricks are entitled. It's simple. If you don't like how I run my account, get your own.

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Every Year For The Holidays, My Sister Becomes A Cb And It Really Gets On My Nerves

Every Year For The Holidays, My Sister Becomes A Cb And It Really Gets On My Nerves

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Suddenly I appreciate my siblings who are genuinely happy I share my account with them....

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My Girlfriends Sister Is Using Both Screens For Netflix. Also She’s Asleep

My Girlfriends Sister Is Using Both Screens For Netflix. Also She’s Asleep

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah...my aunt do same s**t...using phone to chat, using tablet AND PC to stream serier while the TV is on. every da, all day long. Me - "why ?" She - "I dont want to be bored. Adam why is the internet so slow?"

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If you want to create a safe password for your online logins, there are a couple of rules that Gediminas shared. “The standard rule is that your password should be at least 12 characters long, contain a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.”

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“However, equally important is the uniqueness of the password,” he said and added that “If you’re reusing the same one across multiple accounts, in case of a data leak, you risk jeopardizing all of them, instead of just one. Basically, I like to summarize it in one sentence–if you can remember your password, it is not safe enough.”

#10

I Can't Watch On My Own Netflix

I Can't Watch On My Own Netflix

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do I have the feeling OP is actually talking about their toddler or teenager? :D

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Dude Thinks He's Gonna Get A Netflix Account Just Because He Said Please

Dude Thinks He's Gonna Get A Netflix Account Just Because He Said Please

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey uh, if anyone has extra money don't be afraid to give it to me so I can buy things please. I think you should give it to me because I said please :)

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*we Broke Up* “Don’t Contact Me Again But Let Me Use Your Netflix”

*we Broke Up* “Don’t Contact Me Again But Let Me Use Your Netflix”

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If you want to create a safe password for your online logins, there are a couple of rules that Gediminas shared. “The standard rule is that your password should be at least 12 characters long, contain a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.”

“However, equally important is the uniqueness of the password,” he said and added that “If you’re reusing the same one across multiple accounts, in case of a data leak, you risk jeopardizing all of them, instead of just one. Basically, I like to summarize it in one sentence–if you can remember your password, it is not safe enough.”

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#13

Password Changed On Netflix Hacker; Hacker Messages Account Owner To Change It Back

Password Changed On Netflix Hacker; Hacker Messages Account Owner To Change It Back

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Sounds Like Their Friend Didn’t Want To Give Them Their Netflix Password...

Sounds Like Their Friend Didn’t Want To Give Them Their Netflix Password...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The beggar doesn't even stop arguing after the account owner clearly stated their opinion.

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#15

I've Been Paying My Exes Netflix Bill

I've Been Paying My Exes Netflix Bill

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When it comes to the worst mistakes when creating a password, you may want to check this annual NordPass report which features the most commonly used passwords.

“Every year people use the same weak passwords and do not seem to learn their lesson. So I would say that using any password from this list would be a huge mistake, as well as using similar passwords,” Gediminas said and added that “Just because your name or your favorite sports team is not on this list, doesn’t mean it’s not being used frequently. Maybe it didn’t make it to the top 200 this year, but it might make it next time.”

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Gave My Netflix Password To My Two Little Cousins (Squidgame Avatars) And They Changed My Previous Profiles To Their “Mom” And “Dad”. My Family Members And I Are Considered As “Guest” In The New Profile They Created

Gave My Netflix Password To My Two Little Cousins (Squidgame Avatars) And They Changed My Previous Profiles To Their “Mom” And “Dad”. My Family Members And I Are Considered As “Guest” In The New Profile They Created

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I Noticed My Netflix Account Kept Having Weird Things Pop Up On My Recently Viewed Or Continue Watching. I Checked The Recent Activity And Saw This. I Live In Florida. Yes, I Changed My Password Immediately

I Noticed My Netflix Account Kept Having Weird Things Pop Up On My Recently Viewed Or Continue Watching. I Checked The Recent Activity And Saw This. I Live In Florida. Yes, I Changed My Password Immediately

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#18

My Sister Asking For My Netflix When She Is 33 And Lives With My Mom And Dad

My Sister Asking For My Netflix When She Is 33 And Lives With My Mom And Dad

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is it with people telling others how to spend their time, money and use their own accounts. Like if I pay for a plate of food, should I share it with others because I could and there's enough? My money, my entertainment, my account, my decision how i used it and how much and who can watch it. Cannot pay 7 dollars for Netflix, but probably pays for multiple take outs, coffee. I want my fair share, then you get my Netflix access for a portion of your food.

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#19

Damn, I Wish I Had The Same Charisma. She Even Called Them Poop Heads

Damn, I Wish I Had The Same Charisma. She Even Called Them Poop Heads

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#20

My Mom Casually Using Netflix On Two Screens At Once So Nobody Else Can Watch Anything

My Mom Casually Using Netflix On Two Screens At Once So Nobody Else Can Watch Anything

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does your mom pay for the account? Cause if so she can do whatever she wants with it.

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#22

Gramma's Netflix

Gramma's Netflix

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My Buddy's Ex-GF Stole My Netflix Info And Got Pissed At Him When I Changed The Password

My Buddy's Ex-GF Stole My Netflix Info And Got Pissed At Him When I Changed The Password

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#24

Netflix Is Literally Cheaper Than A Pizza

Netflix Is Literally Cheaper Than A Pizza

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#25

Hi, I Don't Know You Or Your Business, But Can You Give Me A Discounted Netflix Account?

Hi, I Don't Know You Or Your Business, But Can You Give Me A Discounted Netflix Account?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Netflix situation is funny. My ex and our mutual friend (I consider those people very close friends while I'm convinced he (ex) only contacts them when he needs something now) have once come up with the "buy Netflix for us all and split payment between the two of them" idea. And since it was around my birthday my friend told me it's a gift and he doesn't expect me to pay, like ever - them two are sharing costs (he is paying for his family and my ex is paying for us). Funny enough my friend is listed as the owner, not the ex, and ex really doesn't have the power to cut me off, even if he wanted. And maybe he would want to delete me from the deal because now all logins are used (me ex friend, friends wife, their kids) and ex cannot create sub account for new missus :D

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