Feature Request: Add Support for Sub-Profiles within a Single User Account

[Noam Atias]

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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:

1. 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).
     
2. 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.
   
3. 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

[Venson]

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...s-to-fider