Spotify Cracks Down on Family Plan Sharing With QR Code Verification - PCMag Australia
PCMag Australia is reporting on the story above. It caught our attention because it may affect readers checking their internet or a specific service on SpeedTestTools right now.
Sharing a group subscription is a common way to keep monthly entertainment costs down, but streaming services are tightening up on who can use these accounts. If you share a plan with family members who live apart, you might find your daily listening interrupted without warning. Having to scan an image on a screen creates a real obstacle for anyone who does not live under the same roof.
To stay ahead of any disruptions, check your shared account status and make sure you can easily communicate with the main account holder. Watch out for any sudden prompts on your mobile device asking you to scan a screen with your camera to confirm your access. If you or someone on your plan cannot complete that scan, you will likely need to look at setting up separate individual accounts to avoid losing your saved songs.
Streaming platforms are making it clear that group discounts are meant for single households, so expect a few extra verification steps to keep your music playing.
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