How to set up Passkey on PS4 & PS5

❘ Published: 2024-02-28T09:56:21

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Want to set up a Passkey on your PS4 and PS5 console? Here’s everything you need to know about the new sign-in method for your PlayStation.

Security for users is of the utmost importance when it comes to gaming services accounts or consoles. Multiple console manufacturers, including Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation, employ distinctive mechanisms to thwart unauthorized access to a console or an online account associated with that console.

PlayStation has introduced a novel method known as the Passkey, which enables users to enter their PS4 and PS5 consoles more efficiently and conveniently than ever before. This contrasts with most gaming services that employ a conventional two-factor authentication system and password protection to safeguard user accounts.

You can set up Passkey easily on your PSN mobile app.

According to Sony, a passkey is a password replacement that provides faster, easier, and more secure sign-in to your account for PlayStation Network. It allows you to access your account without a password. Instead, you sign in through your mobile device or computer using the same convenient device screen unlocking method like a fingerprint, face scan, or PIN.

Moreover, a passkey also reduces the vulnerability associated with traditional password-based systems: It cannot be guessed or reused, is tied to your account for PlayStation Network (PSN), and can only be accessed by you. Passkeys are safer than passwords because they are resistant to phishing and other types of cyberattacks like data breaches.

Here’s how to easily set up a Passkey on your mobile device and your PS4/PS5 consoles.

Head to your PlayStation account’s security settings to set up a passkey.

How to set up a passkey on your PS4 and PS5 account

You can easily set up a Passkey on your PlayStation Network account by heading to the official Passkey page on the PlayStation website. Once you have the basics down, follow these steps to set up a Passkey on your PS4/PS5 account:

Sign in to PSN Account Management.
Go to Security and enable Sign in with Passkey.
Select Create a Passkey.
Choose how you want to create a passkey, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Once you complete your passkey creation, you will receive an email confirmation. You then use the passkey whenever you need to sign in to PSN. If you’re using Android, ensure your Google account is compatible with Google Play services.

Recommended passkey providers include iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager, 1Password, and Dashlane. Some hardware security keys may encounter issues; consider using synced passkeys on mobile devices.

You can easily sign into your PSN account using a one-touch passkey.

Furthermore, on mobile devices, use the default camera application to activate and sign in with a passkey.
Certain Android phones may require a QR scanner app installation for some passkeys. Once you’ve set up your passkey, simply launch your PS4/PS5 console and sign in using a passkey. You’ll also be able to save a passkey for easy sign-in the next time you log on to your console.

How to add a passkey on the PlayStation Network

If you have a passkey set up for your account, follow these steps to add more passkeys.

Sign in to Account Management.
Go to Security and select Manage Passkeys.
Select Create a Passkey and then Create on This Device or Create on Another Device.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a new passkey.

If you want to disable a passkey sign-in on your device, simply disable Sign in with Passkey in your PSN security settings.

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