If you searched "myCANAL how many screens," the current answer is generally one to four simultaneous CANAL+ users, depending on the subscription. Current no-commitment offers can start at one user, many committed offers include two, and selected family or top-tier offers allow four. Your account entitlement is the final reference.
CANAL+ is the current consumer-facing name, while myCANAL is the legacy name many viewers still use in searches. The sections below compare stream entitlements, explain the separate device-license rule and US availability, and distinguish official downloads from an optional local-file workflow.
How Many Screens Can Stream CANAL+ at Once?
Current CANAL+ offers can allow one, two, or four simultaneous users. The exact number depends on the subscription, when the offer was taken out, and any active multi-user options on the account.
The Current 1-to-4 Stream Range
| Current offer type | Simultaneous users | Device-license rule | Key condition | Official basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current no-commitment CANAL+ offers | 1 | Up to 5 licences within 72 hours | Current no-commitment rules apply | CANAL+ Assistance |
| Many committed CANAL+, CINE SERIES, and SPORT offers | 2 | Up to 5 licences within 72 hours | Exact offer and subscription date matter | CANAL+ Assistance |
| Eligible family or top-tier offers | 4 | Up to 5 licences within 72 hours | Offer-specific | CANAL+ Assistance |
Source note: See the current CANAL+ multi-screen rules. Older subscriptions can follow different entitlements, so check the active subscription in your account.
If your account is provisioned for two simultaneous users, starting a third CANAL+ stream can trigger the simultaneous-use limit. Check the current subscription and active options in your CANAL+ account before treating a public offer name as the final entitlement.
Plan, Subscription Date, and Operator Variations
CANAL+ has changed its multi-screen rules over time, so two customers with differently dated subscriptions can have different entitlements. Partner-billed accounts can also display plan information differently, but the entitlement actually provisioned to the CANAL+ account determines the usable simultaneous-stream limit.
Start with the subscription shown in the CANAL+ account and its active multi-user options. That is more reliable than assuming every plan with a similar public name carries the same current screen allowance.
Simultaneous Streams and the 5-Device License Rule Are Different
Simultaneous users count how many CANAL+ streams can play at the same time. Device licences work differently: CANAL+ currently allows up to five licences within a rolling 72-hour period. This should not be read as a permanent list of five registered physical devices.
A licence can be consumed by a specific app, browser, or device environment. For example, using two different browsers on the same computer can count as two licences. Reaching the five-licence limit can therefore happen even when fewer than five physical devices are in the home.
CANAL+ supported devices can include phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, and connected-TV hardware, but playback compatibility is separate from account concurrency. A device can support myCANAL streaming yet still encounter a myCANAL HDCP compatibility problem in a particular browser or display chain.
When playback stops because too many people are watching, check the simultaneous-user allowance. If CANAL+ reports that the maximum number of licences has been reached, focus instead on the devices and browsers used during the previous 72 hours.
US Access Is a Separate Restriction
For a CANAL+ subscription issued in metropolitan France, streaming is officially available in metropolitan France and during eligible travel within European Union countries. CANAL+ states that its content is not available outside that supported area, which includes the United States.
CANAL+ also states that VPN use is not authorized for bypassing this regional restriction. This geographic rule is separate from the account's simultaneous-stream allowance: having four available CANAL+ users does not make a French subscription available in the US.
See the current CANAL+ information for viewing from abroad for the supported European travel area.
Offline Viewing Does Not Add Stream Entitlements
Offline viewing changes how a title is played; it does not increase the online simultaneous-user entitlement attached to the CANAL+ subscription.
Official Download Limits
CANAL+ supports offline playback for eligible downloaded content inside its supported apps, including mobile devices and the Windows app. These downloads remain app-managed and are separate from the simultaneous-stream entitlement used for online playback.
On Windows, CANAL+ currently directs users to its Microsoft Store app for downloads. Eligible programs appear in the Downloads area and remain under CANAL+'s playback controls rather than becoming ordinary MP4 or MKV files. See the official CANAL+ PC download instructions.
Local Files for Personal Viewing
A local MP4 or MKV file is distinct from an in-app CANAL+ download. A compatible personal device can play the file when it supports the selected container, video codec, and audio codec. Creating a local file does not increase the CANAL+ simultaneous-user allowance.
KeepStreams for Canal Plus Offline Viewing
For content you are authorized to access, KeepStreams for Canal Plus provides a separate Windows and Mac local-file workflow. Use it only where permitted by CANAL+ terms and applicable law, keep permitted copies for personal viewing, and do not redistribute them. It does not change the stream entitlement on your CANAL+ account.
4K, MP4, and MKV Options
For supported CANAL+ videos, KeepStreams for Canal Plus provides resolution options up to 4K, with 1080p and 720p alternatives where available, and saves supported content as MP4 or MKV. Video options can include H.264 or H.265, while compatible titles can offer HDR10 or Dolby Vision.
Available audio can include Dolby Atmos, EAC3 5.1, or AAC 2.0. Audio language, subtitle, and metadata options depend on the source title and current CANAL+ compatibility.
The practical benefit is file control: you can select an available format that matches your TV, media player, or personal library. This is an offline-file feature, not a way to add CANAL+ screens.
Batch Downloads on Windows and Mac
Available for Windows and macOS. Batch queues and supported new-episode tracking are useful when you want several titles prepared for a trip or organized in a personal media library.
For a few titles, official CANAL+ downloads keep the workflow simpler. KeepStreams is relevant when you specifically need desktop batch handling, MP4 or MKV output, selectable subtitles, or portable local files.
Local-File Workflow
The workflow moves from installation to the Downloads queue. Set the output container first, then choose from the title-specific options available after analysis.
Step 1
Download and install KeepStreams from the official page on Windows or macOS.
Use the official KeepStreams for Canal Plus download page for the installer, then open the desktop app.
Step 2
Open VIP Services and choose CANAL+, or paste the video URL, then sign in to the subscribed account.
Step 3
Play the video and wait for analysis; if analysis does not start, click the orange Download button.
Set MP4 or MKV in the output preferences. After the title is analyzed, choose from the resolution, audio, subtitle, HDR, and other options actually available for that title.
Step 4
Start the task, then use Downloads to follow the active job and locate the completed video file.
After the file finishes, you can move it to another compatible personal device or download myCANAL videos to a USB drive for offline playback.
The answers below cover the most common cutoff and local-playback questions.
FAQs
Q1. Why does one CANAL+ stream stop when a third person starts watching?
If the account is provisioned for two simultaneous users, starting a third stream can trigger the concurrency limit. Current CANAL+ offers can allow one, two, or four simultaneous users, so check the subscription and active options shown in the CANAL+ account.
Q2. Can KeepStreams increase my CANAL+ simultaneous-stream allowance?
No. KeepStreams creates local files; it does not change the simultaneous-stream entitlement attached to a CANAL+ subscription.
Q3. Can I play a downloaded CANAL+ video on another personal device?
Yes, if you have a compatible local MP4 or MKV file and the destination device supports its container and codecs. CANAL+ official app downloads are different: they remain managed by the CANAL+ app.
The Bottom Line
The current answer to "myCANAL how many screens" is generally one to four simultaneous users, with the exact limit determined by the subscription, subscription date, and active account options. The separate device-license rule allows up to five licences within 72 hours and should not be confused with simultaneous viewing.
Choose official CANAL+ downloads when app-managed offline viewing meets your needs. Choose the KeepStreams for Canal Plus desktop workflow when supported 4K output, MP4 or MKV files, subtitles, and batch handling fit your offline-viewing task.
The same distinction between streaming rights and local files applies to other services, including the separate process for downloading Molotov TV videos for offline viewing.
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