How to Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) on PS4 or PS5
You can set up two-step authentication (also called two-factor authentication or 2FA) on your PlayStation Network (PSN) account, giving you an extra layer of security. You can set up 2FA from your PlayStation console or web browser.
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The process of setting up two-step authentication is almost identical between the PS4 and PS5. The only difference is the PS5 replaced “Account Management > Account Information” with just “Users and Accounts.” The following screenshots take you through the process on a PS4, so keep the aforementioned step in mind if you’re using a PS5
To enable two-step authentication on your PS4 or PS5, power on your console, select the account you want to enable two-step authentication for, and then go to “Settings.”
Select “Account Management” on the next screen. If you’re using a PS5, this is “Users and Accounts.”
If you’re not already signed in, you’ll be prompted to do so now. Once signed in, select “Account Information.” This step doesn’t exist on the PS5.
Select “Security.”
Finally, select “2-Step Verification.”
From here, you’ll need to decide how you want to receive the verification code. You have two options.
Once you select your desired method, you’ll be asked to input the verification code you received. Enter the code and then select “Verify.”
Two-step authentication is now set up.
To enable two-step authentication on the web, open any browser and then sign in to your PSN account on the official Sony website. Once signed in, click “Security” in the left-hand pane of your account page.
On the Security page, scroll down to the “2-Step
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