Peacock is great for streaming NBC originals and NFL games, but ultimately it’s yet another subscription to shell out for. Fortunately, if you want to share an account with your friends or family, it’s possible to do so.
Find out everything you need to know about simultaneous streaming here. You can also see how Peacock compares to competitors like Netflix, Max, and Disney+ in our guide to the best streaming services.
Password sharing on a Peacock account
The first thing to know is that you can have up to six profiles on a single account. This allows everyone on the account to have a tailored library that matches their preferences.
If you haven’t already done so, you will need to create an account on Peacock. You can sign up for Peacock on the website and then choose from one of two plans. Peacock Premium costs $5.99 per month for ad-supported content, while Peacock Premium Plus costs $11.99 per month for ad-free streaming.
Then all you need to do is share the login information with the person you want to add to the account. To be on the safe side, be careful not to share a password that is also used for personal or sensitive purposes, such as banking.
There is also a limit to the number of streams you can stream at the same time. Peacock only supports three simultaneous streams on free and premium accounts. While it’s not a lot, there’s no limit to the number of devices you can register to the account, so you’ll only need to coordinate your schedules if you share an account with more than three people .
If you try to stream at the same time as three other people on your account, you won’t be able to watch anything. You have been warned.
How to split account payments
You can only save one payment option for NBC Peacock, so if you want to split payment for a Premium account, you’ll need to find an option for that. A viable option is via PayPal: have recipients pay their share to your PayPal and pay for your subscription through this option rather than your credit card, then their cost will be transferred directly to the account.
You may also want to consider other cost-sharing options. You can ask people to set up a monthly standing order, or apps such as Monzo are also useful for splitting a difficult number fairly.
