Netflix begins crackdown on password sharing in Ireland

The streaming giant said a Netflix account was "for use by one household" and those wanting to share theirs must pay €4.99 to do so. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Netflix has begun its crackdown on Irish subscribers who are sharing their password with people who live outside of their household, in a bid to stop account sharing.

The streaming giant said a Netflix account was “for use by one household” and those wanting to share accounts “with someone who doesn’t live with you” must pay an extra €4.99 for the extra member.