The standard site mechanic requires you to create an account, subscribe to the user, and send a friend request
We're excited to offer this unique feature to our valued users. Enjoy your private video viewing experience!
A leaked sizzle reel of a reality TV show can ruin a surprise. A prematurely viewed indie film trailer can tank a marketing campaign. For the viewer, simply being seen watching something—a guilty pleasure rom-com, a political documentary, or an underground comedy special—can invite unwanted scrutiny.
Behind the Velvet Rope 🎬✨
The most common "solution." You are asked to enter your ThisVid username and password into the viewer tool. In reality, the tool logs your credentials and sends them to a scammer. They then hijack your account to watch private videos—or worse, upload illegal content under your name.