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Watching on a borrowed or shared device

Use only a device and arrangement permitted by the account terms, avoid saving credentials unnecessarily, and remove the account when finished. Shared equipment deserves extra care because the next user may be able to open the same player.

Illustrated guide: Watching on a borrowed or shared device
How can I use a shared screen without leaving account access behind?

Use only a device and arrangement permitted by the account terms, avoid saving credentials unnecessarily, and remove the account when finished. Shared equipment deserves extra care because the next user may be able to open the same player.

Consider whether it is appropriate

A borrowed television, hotel screen or shared computer may have controls you cannot manage. You may be unable to install software, remove data fully or confirm who administers it. A personal device can be a more controllable option when the service and venue conditions allow it.

Limit what you save

Do not put passwords in browser notes, shared files or photographs left on the device. If the player offers a remembered-login option, consider its implications. Keep any sign-in or activation code within the intended private support conversation rather than leaving it on display.

Finish the session properly

Stop playback, sign out and remove the account using the available app controls. Closing a window is not always a sign-out. If you cannot verify that access has been removed, contact support about changing credentials or revoking that device where such controls exist.

Questions about this topic

Does deleting a shortcut remove the login?
No. A shortcut can disappear while the application and its saved data remain.
Should I use public computers for account management?
Avoid entering sensitive account or payment information on equipment whose security and administration you do not control.
What if the borrowed device cannot be cleared?
Avoid leaving the situation unresolved. Use the service’s support route to ask about changing credentials or removing access where supported, and keep the device owner informed about the account removal you attempted.

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Illustrated guide: Prepare a streaming device before giving it to someone else

Prepare a streaming device before giving it to someone else

Sign out of content accounts, remove saved profiles and review backups or downloaded configuration files before handing over a device. If you are transferring ownership, use the device maker’s reset process after saving what you need. Removing an app icon alone may leave account information elsewhere.

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