how to take advantage of two-factor authentication

Sony has been offering PlayStation Network account holders for some time the possibility to benefit from an additional security measure: the famous double authentication.

A welcome added security, especially when we recall that Sony itself, in 2011, was the victim of a rare hack of its PSN service, resulting in the theft of millions of user data.

An essential function

Puisque votre compte PlayStation Network vous permet de contrôler l’ensemble des services en ligne de votre console PlayStation, more also du PlayStation Store (and par extension l’approvisionnement de votre porte-monnaie), il est pour ainsi dire indispensable de mettre en place East double authentication actively championed by the Japanese brand, and for good reason.

The company, first of all reminding you to keep your password safe, to prevent your account from being easily accessible to malicious third parties and to prevent unwanted hacking attempts. This is even more important if you are using the same password for multiple devices.

In any case, we can salute the effort made by Sony at this point, which will have made sure to simplify the procedures to activate double authentication: in reality, you will only need a few minutes at most to take advantage of it on your device. PSN account.

Therefore, by enabling 2-Step Verification, you will add an extra layer of security to your account.

On the other hand, double authentication may seem a bit restrictive to you, at least at first: you should know that

when you enter your login ID and password on a computer, mobile device or on your PlayStation 4, Sony will always send you a code One-time verification on your mobile phone, so only you can log in. This same code must be entered to validate access to your account. Without it, there is no connection.

A verification code by SMS

To enable double security on your PlayStation account, you will first need to set up your PlayStation 4 as the primary console. To do this, go to Settings> PlayStation Network / Account Management> Activate as Primary PS4> Activate. Next, you will have to go to the Privacy Settings, then the Account Information tab.

Once in this submenu, you must click on the Security tab, and activate the 2-step verification by selecting the Modify option. Enter your cell phone number. If you have already added it beforehand, select it. In all cases, a verification code will be sent to you by SMS. Enter this code on your PlayStation 4.

There you have it, you now have two-factor authentication on your PlayStation Network account. On the other hand, we invite you to take into account the 10 emergency codes provided by Sony: go to Account> Security> Emergency codes. Please note that these codes will be essential for you in the event of an authentication problem. You have been warned.