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Save money on a Netflix subscription with this quick guide
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Are you trying to get a Netflix subscription for free? While Netflix doesn't offer free trials anymore, phone providers usually offer a subscription with their plans as an added bonus. Verizon has offered a 12-month subscription at no charge in the past, and T-Mobile currently offers a basic membership with a valid plan. You can also share an account with a friend to save costs. This wikiHow will explain how to save on a Netflix membership.
Things You Should Know
- Netflix no longer offers a 1-month free trial, but other companies may offer packages that include Netflix.
- Check with your service providers to see if you have a qualifying plan that includes a Netflix subscription.
- You can also share a Netflix account with a friend and create your own profile.
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Can you get Netflix for free?
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Netflix no longer offers a 1-month free trial[1]. While offered in the past, this promotion no longer exists. Some companies and providers offer a package that may include a Netflix subscription. Verizon has offered a 12-month Netflix subscription promotion in the past, but it has since expired.[2] T-Mobile offers Netflix On Us, which includes a Netflix subscription along with a phone plan at no extra cost.
- Keep an eye out for other deals and promotions linked to services you already own or plan to purchase.
- Currently, a Basic subscription with ads costs $6.99/month. Unlike Amazon Prime, Netflix does not offer a discounted student subscription.
- You can always share Netflix with a friend, watch movies on FaceTime, or even stream Netflix to watch together.
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Open https://www.netflix.com/ in a web browser. You can also use the Netflix app on any device made after 2013.[3]
- If you aren't already logged in, enter your email and password to do so now, or create an account.
- You can have up to 5 profiles on one Netflix account. Use this method to create your own profile.
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Click Manage Profiles. All existing profiles will now have a pencil icon over the picture.
- On mobile, tap Edit in the top-right corner.
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Click or tap Add Profile. This will be a blank square with a + in the center.
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Enter a profile name. You can use your name or a pseudonym.
- If you're making this profile for a child, toggle on the switch for Kids Profile.
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Click or tap Save. Your profile will be added to the list.
- You can now use your profile to watch Netflix.
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Rain Kengly is a wikiHow Technology Writer. As a storytelling enthusiast with a penchant for technology, they hope to create long-lasting connections with readers from all around the globe. Rain graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in Cinema. This article has been viewed 1,678,740 times.
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To get Netflix for free, start by going to their website and clicking the “Join Free For a Month” button. Then, select the “See The Plans” button to get to the plan selection screen. Leave the default option in place, click “Continue,” and enter an email and password at the prompt. Once you’ve typed in that information, click “Continue,” then provide payment details even though you won’t be paying for the service. Finally, select the “Start Membership” button, and make a note on your calendar to cancel your membership just before your free month is up. To learn how to cancel your Netflix subscription before being charged, read on!
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