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Can you share Disney Plus with others?
March 28, 2025
With Netflix cracking down on account sharing, a lot of people are looking for streaming alternatives. One of the most popular ones is Disney Plus, which has a massive library of classic films and shows, as well as a slate of original programming that spans brands like Disney, 20th Century Studios, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, National Geographic, and more. But can you share Disney Plus with others, or does it have the same limitations as Netflix?
Below, we explain exactly what you’re allowed to do with your account, what consequences do or do not exist for rule-breaking, and more. If you aren’t a Disney Plus subscriber and want to give it a try, you can hit the link below.
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Sharing your Disney Plus account with people outside your household goes against the terms of service unless you pay for this capability. Disney has introduced Paid Sharing, and you can add an Extra Member to Disney Plus accounts at a cost. Prices are $6.99 per month for Disney Plus Basic or $9.99 per month for Disney Plus Premium. Prices for an Extra Member will range between $7.99 and $14.99 for Disney Plus bundle plans.
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Can you share Disney Plus?
Up to four people can watch Disney Plus at once on different screens within one household through a single subscription. So, you can absolutely share your Disney Plus account with those you live with, for free. If you want to share your account with people outside of your household, this is also officially possible. You’ll have to pay for this right, though, and there are some limitations to keep in mind.
Disney Plus didn’t allow account sharing until September 2024. Before this, simply sharing your account login credentials with others meant breaking the terms of service. Disney Plus just happened not to enforce the rules until the official password-sharing option came into place.
How does Disney Plus Paid Sharing work?
Are you looking to share your Disney Plus account the official way? Let’s go over how this works.
People who don’t live within the account holder’s household will have to be added as an “Extra Member.” This user needs to be 18 and live in the same country/region as the primary account holder.
This added profile will come with a price: $6.99 per month for Disney Plus Basic or $9.99 per month for Disney Plus Premium. These aren’t exactly bad deals if you consider the normal pricing is higher. Regular prices are $9.99 for Disney Plus Basic or $15.99 for Disney Plus Premium.
Only one Extra Member account is available per main account. Additionally, people within a household can continue watching when away from home, but a one-time passcode will be required. If you try to watch Disney Plus you will get a message that reads, “This TV doesn’t seem to be part of the Household for this account.” You can then select I’M AWAY FROM HOME or UPDATE HOUSEHOLD, if you’ve moved.
Keep in mind you can also add an Extra Member to bundle accounts that include Hulu, or Hulu and ESPN Plus. Here is how those prices work:
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Disney Plus and Hulu Basic Bundle: $7.99 per month.
- Disney Plus and Hulu Premium Bundle: $10.99 per month.
- Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus Basic Bundle: $11.99 per month.
- Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus Premium Bundle: $14.99 per month.
Disney Plus Paid Sharing is available in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions.
How to add an Extra Member to my Disney Plus account
If you’re interested in using the Paid Sharing feature, here’s how to do it.
- Launch your browser and sign in to DisneyPlus.com.
- Tap on your Profile icon.
- Go into Account.
- Select Extra Member under Plans & Billing.
- Pick Continue.
- Click on Agree & Subscribe.
- Enter the Extra Member’s email address and click on Send Invite.
- Choose the existing Profile or pick New Profile.
- Select Next.
- Confirm by hitting Got it!.
Can I create multiple Disney Plus profiles on my account?
While you can only have four people streaming at once, within a household, you can create up to seven distinct user profiles on Disney Plus. One would be the main profile, and you can add an extra six. If you’re paying for account sharing, you can only add one Extra Member profile.
Profiles don’t allow more people to watch at once, but they do allow seven people to create their own watchlists and save their progress in whatever shows and movies they’re watching.
You can also create kids’ profiles to adjust content settings for the younger members of your household.
How many devices and downloads does Disney Plus allow?
While you can only watch on four screens simultaneously, Disney Plus allows you to sign into your account on 10 devices.
Disney allows unlimited downloads for offline viewing on Premium subscriptions. This can be useful if you plan on traveling somewhere with spotty internet. It’s also a way to bypass the four-stream limit, as you can download shows and movies to up to 10 devices. You can then watch offline on those devices simultaneously if you so choose.
How to kick people off your Disney Plus account
If you have too many people on your Disney Plus account, you can always clean house. Go into your account settings and change your password, and then make sure to only give your new password to the people you want to keep sharing with. To do this, log into Disney Plus on a computer, go to Profile > Account. Under Access & Security, select Manage Devices. Look through the devices and select Log Out on the ones you want to remove access to.
You can also cancel your subscription outright, which will indirectly close off access to anyone piggybacking on your account. To do this, go to Profile > Account > Subscription, select your subscription, and hit Cancel Subscription.
If you’re paying for an Extra Member, the added profile can be transferred out of the account, and this member will need to get their own subscription. This is a seamless process, though, and the user would keep his watch history, and everything else in their profile.
FAQ
The basic Disney Plus plan with ads comes in at $9.99 per month. For $15.99 per month, you can get rid of the ads with a Premium subscription. You can save money by opting for a yearly subscription or bundling with other Disney services like Hulu and ESPN Plus.
Yes, you can log into your account when you travel. If you leave the US, you may access different titles based on availability in other countries, but as long as you’re traveling to a location where Disney Plus is available, you’ll have access to your account. That said, Disney Plus is now enforcing its account sharing rules, so you may be asked to use a one-time passcode when using the platform outside your household.
While only four people can watch content on a Disney Plus account at once, you can create up to seven profiles.
Disney seemed quite relaxed about password sharing prior to 2024, it has introduced Paid Sharing, so now it’s more strict about enforcing the rules.