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PlayStation 2FA setup guide for secure gaming accounts
PlayStation 2FA setup guide for secure gaming accounts
PlayStation 2FA setup guide for secure gaming accounts

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Playstation

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Playstation

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Playstation

To enhance the security of your Playstation account, enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a must. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up 2FA using the Authenticator App.

Step By Step Guide

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STEP 01

Download and Install Authenticator App

Download and Install Authenticator App

Download and Install Authenticator App

For iOS: Visit the App Store and search for "Authenticator App" Download and install the app.

For Android: Head to the Google Play Store, search for "Authenticator App" and install it.

Download App

Download App

Download App

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STEP 02

Log in to your PlayStation account

Log in to your PlayStation account

Log in to your PlayStation account

Log into your Sony (PlayStation) account and click on the Profile Icon → Account Settings from the drop-down menu.

Step 1: Navigate to PlayStation Account Management
Step 1: Navigate to PlayStation Account Management
Step 1: Navigate to PlayStation Account Management

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STEP 03

Locate 2FA Settings

Locate 2FA Settings

Locate 2FA Settings

Find and press "Security." After a pop-up window appears, choose to "Continue" to proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Access security settings on your PlayStation account
Step 2: Access security settings on your PlayStation account
Step 2: Access security settings on your PlayStation account

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STEP 04

Enable 2FA

Enable 2FA

Enable 2FA

Find the 2-Step Verification section, click the "Edit" button,

Step 3: Turn on two-factor authentication in account settings
Step 3: Turn on two-factor authentication in account settings
Step 3: Turn on two-factor authentication in account settings

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STEP 05

QR Code

QR Code

QR Code

A pop-up window will appear for you to scan the QR code with the Authenticator App. Keep this window open as you reach for your phone.

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STEP 06

Capture QR Code

Capture QR Code

Capture QR Code

  1. At the bottom of the screen, tap the plus (+) button to scan a new account and hold your device up to the computer screen.

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STEP 07

Add Your Account

Add Your Account

Add Your Account

After successfully scanning the QR Code, the Authenticator App will automatically choose the PlayStation logo and autofill the account name and secret key. Confirm it's correct by clicking "Add."

Step 4: Add a mobile number or authentication app for 2FA
Step 4: Add a mobile number or authentication app for 2FA
Step 4: Add a mobile number or authentication app for 2FA

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STEP 08

You're all set

You're all set

You're all set

Your PlayStation account is now protected with an extra layer of security. You can save the backup codes in the photo gallery or any safe place. The most important thing is to store the backup codes securely. Click "OK," and that's all.

 Verify setup and save 2FA settings on PlayStation
 Verify setup and save 2FA settings on PlayStation
 Verify setup and save 2FA settings on PlayStation

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