Netflix lets you add extra members to your account for a fee, and they get their own profile, password, and viewing history
Netflix's Extra Member feature lets you invite people outside your household to watch on the same account. Each extra member pays a monthly fee — the amount varies by country and plan type — and gets a separate profile with their own password, watch list, and recommendations. This is different from straightforward sharing your password, which violates Netflix's terms of service.
The person you add does not need to live with you. They can be a friend, adult child, parent, or anyone else. Netflix sends them an invitation, they create their own login, and the cost is split between your account and theirs. You stay the account owner, but they have full control over their own profile.
Before you add an extra member, check your current plan. Not all Netflix plans support extra members, and the feature works differently depending on which tier you pay for.
Key Takeaways
- Extra members get their own profile, password, and login — they do not share your credentials.
- Each extra member pays a separate monthly fee to Netflix, and you choose whether to collect that money from them yourself.
- Your plan type determines how many extra members you can add and whether the feature is available at all.
- Netflix sends the invitation and handles the payment; you manage the relationship with the person you invite.
- Extra members can watch on different devices at the same time as your household members, within your plan's device limit.
Which Netflix plans support extra members
Netflix's Standard and Premium plans allow extra members. The Basic plan does not. If you have Basic, you would need to upgrade to Standard or Premium first.
Standard allows one extra member. Premium allows up to two extra members. The extra member fee is set by Netflix and varies by region; in the United States, it is typically a few dollars per month, but check your account settings to see the exact amount for your location and plan.
If you are unsure which plan you have, log into Netflix on a web browser, go to Account, and look under "Membership & Billing." The plan name appears there, along with the price you pay each month.
How to invite an extra member to your account
Open Netflix on a web browser and go to your Account settings. Look for a section called "Add an extra member" or "Manage access and devices." Click the option to add a new member.
Netflix will ask for the email address of the person you want to invite. Enter their email and send the invitation. Netflix sends them an email with a link to accept. They click the link, create a password, and set up their profile. Once they accept, their monthly fee appears on your Netflix bill.
The person you invite does not need to have a Netflix account already. Netflix creates one for them when they accept the invitation. They can use any email address, and they can change their password anytime.
How to collect payment from the extra member
Netflix does not collect payment from the extra member on your behalf. You pay Netflix the full amount — your plan fee plus the extra member fee — and you decide how to collect money from the person you invited.
Many people split the cost by asking the extra member to send them money monthly through Venmo, PayPal, or a bank transfer. Others add the cost to a shared household expense tracker. The arrangement is between you and them; Netflix only knows that the extra member fee is part of your bill.
If the extra member stops paying you or you want to remove them, you can delete them from your account anytime. Go to Account settings, find "Manage access and devices," and remove their profile. They lose access when ready, and the extra member fee drops from your next bill.
What an extra member can and cannot do
Extra members have the same streaming access as anyone on your account. They can watch any show or movie available in your region, create their own watch list, and get personalized recommendations based on what they watch. They cannot change the account password, upgrade or downgrade the plan, or manage billing.
Extra members count toward your plan's simultaneous streaming limit. If you have Standard (two screens at once) and add one extra member, the three of you together can watch on two devices at the same time. If all three of you try to watch at once, one of you will be kicked off. Premium allows four screens at once, so you and two extra members could all watch simultaneously.
Extra members also have their own profile, so their watch history and recommendations do not mix with yours. They can change their own password anytime, and they can remove themselves from the account if they choose.
Removing an extra member or canceling the feature
If you want to remove an extra member, log into your account on a web browser, go to Account settings, and find "Manage access and devices" or "Add an extra member." Select the profile you want to remove and delete it. They lose access when ready, and Netflix stops charging you the extra member fee on your next billing cycle.
The person you removed can still watch Netflix if they have their own separate account and pay for it themselves. Removing them from your account does not delete their Netflix profile or account — it only disconnects them from yours.
If you want to stop offering the extra member feature altogether, you can downgrade to a plan that does not support it, though this may lower your own streaming quality or device limit. You can also keep the feature active but straightforward not invite anyone.
Troubleshooting common problems
If the extra member invitation does not go through, check that you entered their email address correctly. Ask them to check their spam folder — the Netflix invitation email sometimes lands there. You can also resend the invitation from your Account settings.
If an extra member cannot log in, they should try resetting their password using the "Forgot password" link on the Netflix login page. If they still cannot access their profile, check that they are using the correct email address and that their profile has not been removed from your account.
If you are being charged an extra member fee but do not remember inviting anyone, check your "Manage access and devices" section to see all active profiles. If you see a profile you did not create, remove it and contact Netflix support to report unauthorized access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I share my Netflix password instead of using the extra member feature?
Netflix's terms of service say that account sharing outside your household is not allowed. Using the extra member feature is the official way to let someone outside your home watch Netflix. If you share your password instead, Netflix may ask you to verify your location or restrict access.
What happens if an extra member moves in with me?
If they become part of your household, they can stay on your account as an extra member, or you can convert them to a regular household member. Contact Netflix support to discuss moving an extra member to your household profile if you want to change how they are set up.
Can I have extra members in different countries?
Extra members must be in the same country as the account owner. Netflix uses your account's registered location to determine which shows and movies are available. If an extra member moves to a different country, you may need to contact Netflix support to update their location.
What if the extra member stops paying me?
You can remove them from your account anytime through your Account settings. They lose access when ready, and the extra member fee stops appearing on your next bill. There is no penalty for removing someone.
Do extra members need their own email address?
Yes. Each extra member needs a separate email address to create their profile and receive the invitation. They cannot use the same email as your account or another extra member's account.