Do you have a Prime Video membership? Then this information is for you — Amazon is changing its rules for account sharing. If you currently share your account with family or friends, here’s what’s changing and when the new policy will take effect.
Will Amazon Prime Video no longer allow account sharing?
Until now, through Prime Invitee, members could share their account with anyone, regardless of whether they lived in the same household. However, Amazon has now announced that this program will soon come to an end. As a result, invited users will lose access and will no longer be able to use the shared account.
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Moving forward, the streaming service will only be shareable with family members who live in the same household as the account holder.
When will Prime Invite end?
According to Amazon, the program will officially end on October 1, 2025 — which means there are only a few days left!
How can I share my Amazon Prime Video account?
It will only be possible through Amazon Family, and only with people who live in your household.
How to set up Amazon Family step by step
If you want to create or manage your Amazon Family group, the process is simple both from the website and the mobile app. Here’s how to do it:
From a web browser:
- Go to the top right corner of the Amazon homepage and click on “Accounts & Lists.”
- Select “Your Account.”
- In the menu, click on “Your Amazon Family.”
From the Amazon Shopping app:
- Tap the “Me” tab at the bottom.
- Then select “Your Account.”
- Tap on “Manage Your Amazon Family.”
Once you’re in, you can add an adult (you’ll need an email invitation or sign up together to verify) and add children (no invitation required).
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What Prime benefits can be shared through Amazon Family?
Members of Amazon Family can share the following benefits:
- Fast and free Prime delivery, plus access to exclusive shopping events like Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days, along with daily discounts on thousands of items.
- Streaming access to Amazon Music and Prime Video.
- A rotating selection of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics, and manga.
- Free Grubhub+ membership (valued at $120 per year).
- Daily fuel savings at over 7,500 participating bp, Amoco, and ampm gas stations across the U.S.
How Much Does a Prime Membership Cost?
Currently, a Prime membership costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. Discounted memberships are also available, offering the same benefits—including free shipping on over 300 million items, exclusive deals, and special savings—for only 50% of the regular price, for eligible customers.
Young adults between 18 and 24 years old, as well as college students, can try Prime at a discounted rate for six months, then continue at a reduced price of $7.49 per month or $69 per year. Those receiving government assistance can try Prime Access for 30 days and then pay only $6.99 per month.
The History of Amazon
Amazon’s story dates back to 1994, when it was founded in Seattle, United States, by Jeff Bezos. His vision was bold and clear: to harness the rise of the Internet to radically transform the way people shop.
What began as a modest online bookstore was focused from the start on delivering an excellent customer experience and ensuring fast deliveries. This dedication to efficiency and user satisfaction played a key role in Amazon’s early success and paved the way for its expansion into other product categories.
Over time, Amazon adopted an aggressive diversification strategy, adding a wide variety of products including technology, fashion, home goods, and groceries. This growth enabled the company to attract an increasingly broad customer base and establish itself as the undisputed leader in global e-commerce.
