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Disney+ is following other streaming services in tightening its rules on password sharing. After announcing its plan in August 2023 and launching the crackdown in Canada in November, Disney is now expanding its new account-sharing rules to more regions. Starting soon, Disney+ subscribers in the U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific, Costa Rica, and Guatemala will see new limitations on how their accounts can be used outside their households.
The company has clearly stated that a Disney+ subscription is intended for use “within your Household.” Users attempting to log in from different locations must create their accounts or purchase an additional seat for $7 per month for the Basic subscription and $10 for the Premium plan. These extra members will have access to the full Disney+ catalog but can only stream on one device at a time.
Disney has made it clear that each account can only add one extra seat, meaning if multiple people are using your account, they’ll need to get their own individual subscriptions. To simplify this transition, Disney is offering users the ability to transfer their profiles to new accounts, preserving watch history and preferences. However, this profile migration feature won’t be available for primary or kids’ profiles. Moreover, subscribers who access Disney+ via a carrier or cable bundle are currently unable to buy an additional seat for their account.
For those who stream outside their households, the process may become more complicated. Disney+ will still allow content to be viewed on devices outside your home, but users may encounter prompts requiring them to mark themselves “away from home” by entering a one-time code sent to their email.
These password-sharing restrictions arrive just days before Disney+ raises prices in the U.S. Starting next month, the cost of the Basic subscription with ads will rise by $2, bringing it to $10 per month, while the ad-free Premium subscription will see a price increase to $16 per month.