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Feature Request: Add Support for Sub-Profiles within a Single User Account - Noam Atias - 2025-01-26 Hi Jellyfin Team, First, thank you for creating and maintaining such an excellent open-source media server! I would like to propose a new feature: the ability to create sub-profiles within a single user account, similar to the profile system on platforms like Netflix. Why this would be helpful: Family Usage: This feature would allow a single user (e.g., "John") to create multiple sub-profiles for individual family members (e.g., "John's Profile", "Kid's Profile"). Each sub-profile would retain its own: Watch history Favorites Continue Watching list Personalized viewing preferences (e.g., language, subtitle settings). Simpler Account Management: Instead of creating separate user accounts for each individual, sub-profiles would simplify account management while keeping everything under one parent account. Enhanced User Experience: Sub-profiles would offer a more personalized experience for each family member while keeping the interface user-friendly. Potential Implementation: Allow sub-profiles to inherit permissions from the main account (e.g., content restrictions). Provide an easy way to switch between profiles without requiring additional passwords. Enable individual watch histories, favorites, and playback progress for each sub-profile. I believe this feature would greatly enhance Jellyfin's usability for families and other multi-user scenarios. Thank you for considering this suggestion, and I’d love to hear feedback from the community and team! Best regards, Noam RE: Feature Request: Add Support for Sub-Profiles within a Single User Account - Venson - 2025-01-26 Hey Noam, Thank you for your great idea, please note however that we do not keep detailed track of feature requests here but on our dedicated finder: features.jellyfin.org https://forum.jellyfin.org/t-please-read-before-posting-please-send-new-feature-requests-to-fider