How To Set-up PSN 2-Step Verification | PS4 | NEW in 2024!
Setting up security measures on an online account must always be a priority for anyone especially now that cybercriminals can easily hack accounts when passwords get compromised. Playstation Network (PSN) has provided a 2-step verification process to protect a user’s online accounts. This additional layer of security will keep your account secured. Learn how to use 2-step verification below.
Things to Do Before Activating the 2-Step Verification on PS4
Before activating the PSN 2-Step Verification feature, ensure that you are connected to the internet and you have an account on Playstation Network. If you do, log out your PSN account on all of your devices and take note of your PSN ID and password to set up the activation completely.
How to Activate the PSN 2-Step Verification on PS4
After the PSN 2-step verification is activated, you should be able to receive a verification code every time you login to your account in any of your devices.
How to Deactivate 2-Step Verification on your PS4
If you need to deactivate the 2-Step Verification on your PS4 because of certain circumstances, follow these steps.
- Go to the Home Screen of your PS4.
- Select Account Management.
- Select Account Information.
- Select Security.
- Select 2-Step Verification.
- Select Status.
- Select Inactive from the drop-down menu.
- Select Confirm.
A text message will be sent to the phone number associated with your PS4 confirming the deactivation of 2-step verification.
IMPORTANT: We highly recommend that you keep your account highly secured using 2-Step verification all the time. If you want to remove your current number, make sure to replace it with a new one as soon as possible.
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