Hidden Netflix page reveals who is secretly using your log-in and watching shows – instantly remove them
Date: 2024-10-21DON’T let freeloaders secretly watch the Netflix account that you’re paying for.
Maybe an ex still has your log-in or you forgot to sign out of the TV at that Airbnb you stayed at.
Or maybe crooks found your password and it’s been pass on to someone silently watching on the cheap.
Whatever the case, there’s an easy way to find out if you have any of these dodgy Netflix trespassers borrowing your account.
Even better, you can instantly boot them off your log-in from anywhere in the world.
But be warned: there are a couple of catches to how the system works.
CHECK YOUR NETFLIX ACCESS
You’ll find everything you need in Netflix’s Manage Access and Devices page.
It’s built into your account settings – you’ll find it under Security & Privacy.
From there, you’ll be able to see info about signed-in devices that have been recently active on your account.
So you should see the current device that you’re using at the top.
It’ll be labelled with “Current Device” so it’s very clear what you’re looking at.
And then you’ll see other gadgets, which might include tablets, TVs, and streaming devices like a Roku box or Amazon Fire Stick.
Usually you’ll see the device listed alongside the profile that was using it.
These are user profiles, which you might have set up if multiple people in your household share a single profile.
And then you’ll also see the date and time for the most recent activity on that specific device.
This won’t be shown if there hasn’t been any recent activity.
It can take up to 48 hours for a device to appear on the page.
And if a device hasn’t been active in the last 90 days, it also won’t be shown.
Similarly, a device won’t appear if it’s only been used to play Netflix Games.
And the same is true for any devices that have only been used to access Tudum.
HOW TO KICK PEOPLE OUT OF YOUR NETFLIX ACCOUNT
If you spot an unrecognised device on the list, you’ve got two options.
One is to simply sign out of all devices, which may be overkill.
The second is to specifically sign out of an individual unrecognised device.
Just tap on the big Sign Out button below that specific device.
NETFLIX'S TIPS FOR A STRONG PASSWORD
Here's the official advice from Netflix on setting up a strong password for your account...
Use a password for Netflix that you don’t use anywhere else.
If you use the same email and password combination for more than one website, app, or service and an attacker gains access to one, they can then use that email and password to take over any other account that uses the same combination.
Your password should be:
- Different than what you use for any other websites or apps
- At least 8 characters long
- A mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
- Not easily guessed – such as “password,†“12345678,†or use any personal information (name, birthday, address)
A password manager can make it easier to keep track of unique passwords.
If you think someone else has been secretly accessing your Netflix account, you should also change your password.
This will stop them from being able to sign back in to your account after they’ve been kicked out.
