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Your PlayStation Network account is your gaming hub—home to your games, multiplayer stats, trophies, and achievements. Naturally, you want to keep it secure. Sure, you could use a 30-character, super-complex password to protect it, but let’s be honest—typing it in every time you log in? That’s hardly ideal. So instead, let us show you how to boost your security by setting up a passkey for your PSN account.
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Wait… what are passkeys, exactly?
Before we dive in, let's quickly introduce passkeys for those who aren't familiar with the concept. Essentially, passkeys are the new passwordless way to log in to online accounts, offering more convenience and better security than traditional passwords. How so?
Developed with the help of the FIDO Alliance, passkeys utilize biometric verification (such as your fingerprint or Face ID) alongside pairs of cryptographic keys. This means they allow you to log in securely with just a quick touch or glance at your device.
The cryptographic key pair used for authentication is split: one key is kept on your device (like your phone), while the other is stored securely on the server. As a result, you don’t have to worry about remembering anything, and since passkeys can’t be guessed like regular passwords, they’re way more resistant to phishing and brute-force attacks.
How to set up a passkey for your PlayStation Network account
Although it may sound like a challenge, ditching your PlayStation password and setting up a passkey for your PlayStation Network account is actually super easy. Here’s how to do it:
Log in to your account on the PlayStation website and go to “Account Management.”
In the “Security” tab, enable “Sign in with Passkey.”
Click on “Create a Passkey” and choose your preferred method. You can opt for the standard 4-digit code, or if you prefer more options, click on “More choices” to configure it on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or Windows device.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the setup.
How to manage a passkey for your PlayStation Network account
Every PlayStation user can easily manage the passkeys linked to their PSN account, including you. To do this, simply go to "Account Management" in the settings, navigate to “Security,” and select "Manage Passkeys."
How to add a passkey
Even if you've already set up a passkey for your PSN account, you can always create more to log in quickly and securely on other devices. Here's how to add more passkeys:
Navigate to “Account Management.”
Go to “Security” and select “Manage Passkeys.”
Click “Create a Passkey,” then choose “Create on this device” or “Create on another device.”
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your new passkey.
How to remove a passkey
If you no longer want to use a specific passkey (or all of them) to log in to your PSN account, you can easily remove them in your “Account Settings.” Here’s how:
Sign in to your PSN account and go to “Account Management.”
Navigate to “Security” and select “Manage Passkeys.”
Click “Remove” next to the passkey you want to delete.
How to log in to PlayStation with a passkey
Once you’ve created a passkey for your PlayStation Network (PSN) account, logging in becomes a breeze. All you have to do is:
Go to the sign-in screen on your PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, or any device where you use your PSN account.
Select the option to sign in with your passkey.
Authenticate yourself using the passkey method you chose during setup.
Start using passkeys with NordPass
Would it be possible to add even more security and ease of use to your passkey experience? With NordPass, the answer is: absolutely.
While most people know it as a password manager, NordPass is also a tool for storing and managing your passkeys. Whether you’re using an Android, Apple, or Microsoft device, it keeps all your passkeys safe and available whenever you need them. Plus, it allows you to share your passkeys with others or even use them alongside your traditional password for extra security.
If you haven't explored passkeys yet, NordPass makes it easy to start this journey. So, give it a try and discover just how easy and secure logging in to your accounts can be.