Netflix is testing password sharing in a few countries that will require users to “buy” additional homes at $3 each per month, per home.

Netflix has a solution to password sharing

Netflix is now testing an anti-password sharing feature in Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and the Dominican Republic,Bloombergreports. The company has beentesting this feature in a few other markets since May.

In the aforementioned countries where Netflix is conducting its test, folks are asked to “buy” additional homes to share their Netflix password with people living at that location. A Netflix home is a physical location where you use your Netflix on any of the supported devices. Buying additional homes is also required to use Netflix on a TV or TV-connected device. The privilege of Netflix password sharing will set you back three bucks per month, per home.

How Netflix password sharing works

The feature is still in testing. There’s no word when it might roll out to everyone. Here’s what you need to know, based on information inNetflix’s support document.

Pay up or kiss password sharing good-bye

In countries where Netflix is running this test, people are given two options: Either pay additional fees to use the service at other locations (meaning, to share your password) or switch to a new, paid account. The service uses information such as IP addresses, device IDs and account activity to detect homes.

Netflix writes:

If you will only be using this TV for a limited time, you can watch Netflix for up to 2 weeks at no extra charge as long your account has not been previously used in that location. After that time, the TV will be blocked unless you add the extra home.

When using Netflix from a location that’s not one of your registered households for more than two weeks (which can easily happen if you share your password with someone), you’ll see a notification asking you to purchase an additional home to continue using the service at that location or switch location. Aside from password sharing, Netflix is also allegedly developing an ad-supported offering for the first time in its history that will be more affordable than its standard plans.