Spotify introduces QR code checks for Family plans, missing verification could mean a year-long ban
Firstpost
Spotify now requires Family plan members to verify their address via QR code, risking a 12-month ban for non-compliance.Summary
Spotify has introduced a new QR code verification process for its Premium Family plan to ensure that all members live at the same address as the plan manager. The plan manager displays a QR code on their device, which members must scan using their phone camera. The code changes every few seconds to prevent bypassing via screenshots, and both parties must be physically together. Members have seven days to complete the verification. Failure to do so may result in a 12-month restriction on joining another Family plan, though users can still subscribe to an individual plan. This move is part of a broader crackdown on password and account sharing among subscription services.
(Source：Firstpost)