It is also commonly used among families or groups of friends who want to access a shared account or service.
[citation needed] People may also share passwords with their significant others as a symbol of affection or absolute trust.
[4] It can result in account suspensions or even termination, possibly causing users to lose access to important data or services.
[citation needed] In 2022, Netflix limited where accounts could be used, based on IP addresses.
[8] Their terms of service state that "personal and non-commercial use only and may not be shared with individuals beyond your household".