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Account Security

Protecting your Stremio account is essential for maintaining privacy and preventing unauthorized access. This guide covers security best practices for your Stremio account.

Why Account Security Matters

Your Stremio account stores:

  • Watch history: What you’ve watched and when
  • Library data: Your saved content and watchlist
  • Add-on configurations: Installed add-ons and settings
  • Preferences: App settings and customizations
  • Sync data: Information synced across devices
Warning

While Stremio itself is secure, using weak passwords or sharing credentials can compromise your privacy and viewing data.

Creating a Strong Password

Password Requirements

Stremio requires a password, but stronger is always better:

Recommended:

  • 12+ characters minimum
  • Mix of uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Include numbers and special characters (!@#$%^&*)
  • Avoid common words or personal information
  • Unique password not used elsewhere
Tip

Use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or LastPass to generate and store strong passwords securely.

Changing Your Password

Steps

  1. Log into Stremio on any device
  2. Go to Settings (gear icon)
  3. Select Account from the sidebar
  4. Click Change Password
  5. Enter current password
  6. Enter new strong password
  7. Confirm new password
  8. Click Save Changes

Email Security

Your email is the recovery method for your Stremio account:

Best Practices

✅ Do:

  • Use a secure email provider (Gmail, ProtonMail, Outlook)
  • Enable two-factor authentication on your email
  • Use a strong unique password for email
  • Verify email address with Stremio
  • Keep email up to date

❌ Don’t:

  • Use disposable or temporary email addresses
  • Share email credentials
  • Use same password for email and Stremio
  • Ignore password reset emails you didn’t request

Account Privacy Settings

What Stremio Tracks

Stremio collects minimal data:

  • Account email: For login and recovery
  • Watch history: To sync across devices
  • Add-on list: To restore on other devices
  • App settings: To maintain consistency

Stremio does NOT:

  • Monitor what specific content you watch
  • Share your viewing habits with third parties
  • Track your location beyond basic analytics
  • Store payment information (no paid subscriptions)

Protecting Your Account

Secure Your Devices

Your Stremio account is only as secure as your devices:

Device Security Checklist:

  • Use device lock screens (PIN, password, biometric)
  • Keep operating systems updated
  • Install antivirus/anti-malware on computers
  • Avoid public or shared devices for logging in
  • Use trusted networks (avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive operations)

Add-on Security

Be cautious with add-on permissions:

Warning

Some add-ons may require personal information or API keys. Only provide credentials to trusted add-ons from reputable developers.

Safe Practices:

  • Only install add-ons from the official catalog or verified sources
  • Read reviews and ratings before installing
  • Check the developer’s reputation
  • Avoid add-ons requesting unnecessary permissions
  • See Avoiding Suspicious Add-ons

What to Do If Compromised

If you suspect your account is compromised:

Steps

  1. Change password immediately
  2. Check email security
  3. Review account activity
  4. Logout all devices
  5. Contact Stremio Support at stremio.com/help

Best Practices Summary

✅ Do:

  • Use a strong, unique password
  • Enable 2FA on your email account
  • Keep devices and software updated
  • Use password managers for security
  • Install add-ons from trusted sources only
  • Monitor account for suspicious activity

❌ Don’t:

  • Share your password or credentials
  • Use weak or common passwords
  • Login on public or shared devices
  • Install unverified or suspicious add-ons
  • Use the same password across multiple services

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