This article explains how to subscribe to Netflix - the popular streaming service that allows you to stream TV series, movies and other video content - without any limit. Netflix allows users to take advantage of a free 30-day trial period, during which they can test all the features of the service offered. You can subscribe to Netflix from your computer, smartphone, tablet or Smart TV.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Subscribe to Netflix
Step 1. Visit the Netflix website
The easiest way to subscribe to Netflix is probably to use a computer, but you can also do it by choosing one of the following alternative methods:
- If you have an Android device, download the Netflix app from the Play Store and start it to be able to subscribe to the service by following the instructions that will be given to you;
- If you have an iOS device, download the Netflix app from the App Store, then launch it and subscribe to the service.
- If you have a Smart TV, start the Netflix app (in some cases, you may need to install it by accessing the device's app store) and follow the instructions that will appear on the screen to be able to subscribe to the service.
Step 2. Provide your email address and click the Try Free for 30 Days button
All new users can take advantage of a free 30-day trial period of the service. The correct wording that appears may vary depending on the device you used to access Netflix, but the option to join the free trial period will be available for all devices (computer, smartphone, tablet or Smart TV).
- Even if you have chosen to join the free trial period of the service, you will need to provide a valid payment method, however you will not be charged until the 30-day expiration. If you decide to cancel your subscription before the 30-day expiration, you will not be charged any type of cost.
- If you have already taken advantage of the opportunity to try the Netflix service for free, you will be directly asked to choose one of the available plans.
Step 3. Click the View Plans button
It is red in color and located at the bottom of the "Choose a Plan" screen.
Step 4. Select the plan you want and click on the Continue button
The price linked to each plan varies according to the country in which you reside; normally, you will have three options: "Basic", "Standard" and "Premium".
- Plan Base allows you to watch streaming movies and TV series on one device at a time with standard video resolution (SD);
- Plans Standard And Premium allow you to watch streaming content on 2 and 4 devices respectively at the same time. Plan Standard supports high definition (HD) content while piano Premium it also supports Ultra HD content.
Step 5. Click on the red Continue button
It is displayed at the bottom of the "Complete Account Registration" screen.
Step 6. Enter a password and click the Continue button
The e-mail address you provided should already be visible in the "E-mail" text field, but if not, enter it now. You will need the email address and password you provided to log into your Netflix account.
Step 7. Select a payment method
If you have a Netflix gift card, choose the option Redeem gift code. If not, choose the item Credit or debit card to provide your card details or PayPal (if available in the country where you reside) to log into your PayPal account.
Step 8. Provide your chosen payment method information
Fill out the online form with the requested information relating to the payment method you want to combine with your account. If you have chosen to use PayPal, follow the instructions that will appear on the screen to log into your account and authorize the payment of Netflix.
Step 9. Click the Start Subscription button
This will activate the 30-day free trial period of the Netflix service. If at the end of the 30 days you decide to continue your subscription, you will not need to take any additional action. Conversely, if for any reason you don't want to continue your Netflix subscription, be sure to cancel it first of the expiration of the free trial period.
To cancel your subscription, log in to Netflix https://www.netflix.com with your account and select your profile. Click on the icon of the latter displayed in the upper right corner of the page, choose the item Account, click on the option Cancel subscription and follow the instructions that will appear on the screen.
Step 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the custom setup of your Netflix account
After creating the account, you will have the possibility to create one or more user profiles, choose the genre and content you prefer and start enjoying all the features of Netflix.
Part 2 of 2: Activate the DVD Plan
Step 1. Go to the Netflix website
If you live in the United States of America (DVD and Blu-ray rental service is not available in Italy), you have subscribed to Netflix and would like to rent DVD movies that will be delivered directly to your home along with the option to take advantage of all the streaming content on the platform, you can add the "DVD plan" to your Netflix account. Start by logging into the Netflix site with your account.
Step 2. Click on your profile
Your Netflix profile information page will appear.
Step 3. Click on your profile icon
It is displayed in the upper right corner of the page.
Step 4. Click on the Account menu option
Step 5. Click on the Add DVD plan link
It is displayed in the "PLAN DETAILS" section visible in the center of the page.
Step 6. Select one of the "DVD plan" options
Both floors, Standard And Premier, offer the possibility to rent DVDs every month without any limit. The only difference is that the plan Standard allows you to rent only one DVD at a time while the plan Premier allows you to rent 2 DVDs at the same time.
If, in addition to being able to rent DVDs, you also want to be able to rent Blu-ray films, select the check button "Yes, I want to include Blu-ray" visible under the section where the options relating to DVD rental are listed
Step 7. Click on the Get Started button
It is red in color and is displayed at the bottom of the page.
Step 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process
If this is your first time activating the DVD rental service through Netflix, you will be able to take advantage of a free 30-day trial period. Otherwise, you will be immediately charged the monthly fee for the service.
- To browse the catalog of DVDs that you can rent, visit this URL: https://dvd.netflix.com. To put a DVD in your shipping queue, click on the button Add to Queue or Add corresponding that you find on the page relating to the film or TV series you have selected.
- To manage the queue of DVDs you have rented and want to be shipped to your home, click on the menu Queue located at the top of the web page.
Advice
- Netflix requires a connection with a minimum download speed of 0.5 Mbps to be able to stream content. However, as this is a very low threshold, you may not be able to enjoy the highest level of video quality. To be able to watch TV series and movies in high definition, Netflix recommends that you have a connection with a download speed of at least 5 Mbps. Test your internet connection speed using the tool made available by Google or the website web
- With Netflix Party mode, you can enjoy a TV series or movie with friends or family even when you are away from home.
