Spotify Cracks Down on Family Plan Sharing, Mandating In-Person Dynamic QR Code Scanning
Spotify is tightening its review process for Family Plan sharing, requiring family members to scan a dynamically refreshing QR code in person with the account manager to verify their address. Those who fail to complete verification within 7 days will be downgraded to a free plan and will be barred from joining another Family or Duo plan for 12 months. The QR code refreshes every few seconds, making screenshots invalid, though some users have bypassed this using screen sharing. Spotify…
Spotify is cracking down on family plan sharing by requiring in-person scanning of dynamic QR codes.
Spotify is tightening its review process for family plan sharing, requiring members to scan a dynamic QR code in person with the account manager. Those who fail the check must complete verification within 7 days; otherwise, their plan will be downgraded to the free tier, and they will be barred from joining another family or Duo plan for 12 months.
The QR code refreshes every few seconds and cannot be used if it's a screenshot. Some users have resorted to screen sharing to scan the code across multiple devices to bypass the system. Spotify previously tested GPS verification in 2018 and updated its terms in 2019 to require regular location verification.
Android Authority: https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-family-plan-qr-code-location-check-crackdown-3724983/
