• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Science
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Tech
How to protect your Netflix profile with a PIN

How to protect your Netflix profile with a PIN

April 8, 2020
Forget Bitcoin—GameStop just topped $300 in pre-market trading

Forget Bitcoin—GameStop just topped $300 in pre-market trading

January 27, 2021
The problem with a 100-year US government bond

The problem with a 100-year US government bond

January 27, 2021
Republicans Don’t Care About “Unity”

Republicans Don’t Care About “Unity”

January 27, 2021
Sitetracker raises $42 million to bring big data insights to critical infrastructure management

Sitetracker raises $42 million to bring big data insights to critical infrastructure management

January 27, 2021
What Happens If You Miss Your Second COVID Vaccine Appointment? Doctors Explain

What Happens If You Miss Your Second COVID Vaccine Appointment? Doctors Explain

January 27, 2021
AstraZeneca cancels steering board meeting with EU

AstraZeneca cancels steering board meeting with EU

January 27, 2021
The FBI, terrorism and the progressive left: This is a job for Kamala Harris

The FBI, terrorism and the progressive left: This is a job for Kamala Harris

January 27, 2021
Fire That Killed Hsieh May Have Been Carelessness or Intentional, Officials Say

Tony Hsieh’s Last Night: An Argument, Drugs, a Locked Door and Sudden Fire

January 27, 2021
Social justice groups warn Biden against throwing out Section 230

Social justice groups warn Biden against throwing out Section 230

January 27, 2021
Maddow Points Out Huge Difference Between Democrats And ‘Dumpster Fire’ GOP Right Now

Maddow Points Out Huge Difference Between Democrats And ‘Dumpster Fire’ GOP Right Now

January 27, 2021
Hong Kong’s First Covid-19 Lockdown Exposes Deep-Rooted Inequality

In ‘Coffin Homes’ and ‘Cages,’ Hong Kong Lockdown Exposes Inequality

January 27, 2021
Is Germany facing a water shortage crisis?

Is Germany facing a water shortage crisis?

January 27, 2021
DNYUZ
  • Home
  • News
    • U.S.
    • World
    • Politics
    • Opinion
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Science
  • Entertainment
    • Culture
    • Music
    • Movie
    • Television
    • Theater
    • Gaming
    • Sports
  • Tech
    • Apps
    • Autos
    • Gear
    • Mobile
    • Startup
  • Lifestyle
    • Arts
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health
    • Travel
No Result
View All Result
DNYUZ
No Result
View All Result
Home Tech Apps

How to protect your Netflix profile with a PIN

April 8, 2020
in Apps, News
How to protect your Netflix profile with a PIN
491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Netflix now lets you protect your profile with a PIN, keeping other people on your account from accessing your home screen and personalized experiences. This new feature was announced as part of the service’s updated parental controls and should prevent young viewers from finding their way into a parent’s profile where mature content is accessible.

But PIN protection can be used even if you don’t have kids and simply want to prevent someone else on your account — friends, family, a significant other, etc. — from messing with your Netflix recommendations and viewing history. Before this new feature was enabled, it was a trivial matter to switch between profiles, so this new extra step should help stop people from “accidentally” watching things while using your profile.

Set up PIN protection

  • Sign into Netflix with a web browser (account settings can’t be changed from the Netflix app on your phone or TV)
  • Click your profile photo at the upper right, and choose “Account”
  • Go down to the Profile & Parental Controls section, and click the arrow next to your profile icon to expand this area. You should then see the Profile Lock setting (which is what Netflix is calling its PIN protection feature). Click on the Change button.
  • To make sure you’re the account owner, Netflix will ask for your password. After that, you’ll see a screen where you can click “Require a PIN to access Chris’s profile” and enter your chosen PIN. (Please be more creative than my example.)
  • You can also check a box here so that your PIN is required whenever someone attempts to add a new user profile to your account
  • Once your PIN is set, Netflix will ask for it whenever that profile is chosen at the welcome screen. This will happen on all devices, including TVs. Note that Netflix will not ask for a PIN if your profile is the only one that exists on the account.

Incidentally, don’t confuse this with two-factor authentication, which Netflix still doesn’t offer. Profile lock is intended to stop other authorized users on your account from getting into your individual Netflix experience.

Any profile on your Netflix account can be given its own PIN, but only the account holder can set them up. So if multiple people in your house want a PIN, you can look away as they enter them in once you’ve authenticated with your password.

However, the Netflix account owner always has the power to disable the PIN and profile lock for any profile. Remember, this is meant more as a parental control tool than anything else. But it’s a convenient trick for keeping your Netflix recommendation algorithms from going haywire when a roommate spends hours watching The Circle and Love is Blind without realizing they’re using your profile.

Vox Media has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence editorial content, though Vox Media may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links. For more information, see our ethics policy.

The post How to protect your Netflix profile with a PIN appeared first on The Verge.

Share196Tweet123Share

Trending Posts

Russian parliament OKs New START nuclear treaty extension

Russian parliament OKs New START nuclear treaty extension

January 27, 2021
Netflix Renews ‘Too Hot To Handle’ For Two Seasons; Show Changes Location & Production Company

Netflix Renews ‘Too Hot To Handle’ For Two Seasons; Show Changes Location & Production Company

January 27, 2021
Warren Buffett: 4 Life Choices Separate the Achievers From the Dreamers

Warren Buffett: 4 Life Choices Separate the Achievers From the Dreamers

January 27, 2021
13 New Books to Watch For in February

13 New Books to Watch For in February

January 27, 2021
India’s Farmer Protests Explained

India’s Farmer Protests Explained

January 27, 2021

Copyright © 2020.

Site Navigation

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • U.S.
    • World
    • Politics
    • Opinion
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Science
  • Entertainment
    • Culture
    • Gaming
    • Music
    • Movie
    • Sports
    • Television
    • Theater
  • Tech
    • Apps
    • Autos
    • Gear
    • Mobile
    • Startup
  • Lifestyle
    • Arts
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health
    • Travel

Copyright © 2020.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.