The action of moving personalized viewing data and preferences from one Netflix subscription to a completely separate, distinct subscription is the central topic. This includes viewing history, personalized recommendations, watch lists, and profile settings such as language and subtitles. For instance, if a user wishes to separate their profile from a family account to create an independent subscription, this process allows them to retain their established preferences.
The ability to retain viewing history and tailored preferences provides continuity and minimizes disruption in the user experience. It eliminates the need to rebuild personalized recommendations and watch lists from scratch, saving time and ensuring immediate access to desired content. Historically, such transfers were unavailable, forcing users to start anew when switching accounts. The introduction of this capability represents a significant enhancement in account management.