r/UnethicalLifeProTips • u/ExtraBeat • May 26 '23

Computers ULPT: Bypass Netflix Password Sharing Crackdown

As most of you probably heard, Netflix has implemented measures to crack down on password sharing. This new feature aims to block access to Netflix accounts and prompt users to pay additional fees if multiple households are detected using the same account. There is a free solution that might offer a way around this: Meshnet.

Meshnet is a virtual network that enables direct communication and connection among devices located in different parts of the world. It lets individuals to obtain their friend’s IP address, access resources and services, regardless of geographical distance. Also, the connection between the two devices is encrypted too, enhancing privacy and security.

Meshnet’s relevance to the Netflix password sharing crackdown is due to the fact that primary account holders (households) can allow other users/devices to access their home network and use their local IP address as if they were on the same network. This way, users can continue to share their Netflix account with others, even if they are not physically present in their household. Moreover, Meshnet unlocks opportunities to access services that were previously unavailable outside of the designated region, expanding the horizons of content accessibility.

Happy shared Netflixing

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u/SupposablyAtTheZoo May 26 '23

Nope I haven't found an easy solution yet so it might have to become her having her own Netflix contract, which sucks.

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u/palamamba99 May 26 '23

Can’t you make her the primary user and then meshnet into her IP address?

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u/[deleted] May 26 '23

He could probably. But given he can't be bothered using any of multitude workarounds as it is, he probably simply can't be bothered.

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u/egirldestroyer69 May 26 '23

Doesnt it affect speed though? Since instead of connecting directly through your home ip you have to go through another first

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u/[deleted] May 27 '23

Yeah it does. But you won't notice it if you got decent internet speed from my experience at least.