Having a password that is easy to remember and difficult to crack is good. Having a password that is easy to remember and difficult to crack is good. an access key It’s even better. Sony has just enabled them to access PlayStation Network and that is a step forward in terms of security and the simplicity with which we access our content on PS5, PS4 and everything related to their video games.
What is an access key? Also known as the Passkeyit is a very similar alternative to two-step verification with one difference: we use our mobile or computer to establish the unlocking method that we want. According to the official website, We can use a PIN, but also a fingerprint or facial scan. Passwords become optional.
The advantages over passwords or two-step verification are self-explanatory: doing any procedure is faster, it reduces the risk of accounts being used without our consent, they are safer against phishing or data leaks and, no less important, We won’t have to memorize anything If we do not want
How to activate and configure the PlayStation passcode
Paradoxically, the process to activate the access key requires us to use the PlayStation Network password that we have used until now. What are we going to do if it had not been implemented before? Simply access the page created for the occasionand you can also set the access key in the security section in the Account Management section both from consoles and your mobile or PC.
From here, you will access your account settings and you will see a new option called access key which is disabled by default.
Finally, you just need to choose the type of unlocking you want to use. However, it is essential to keep in mind that once you start using a passcode the password will be disabled.
In any case, if you need additional help or have any questions, Sony has also created its own help pages with password with frequently asked questions answered or step-by-step instructions on the process.
Nothing can guarantee you complete and absolute security for your accounts, but adding an extra layer of protection never hurts. In any case, the fact that we ourselves choose how to unlock our consoles makes those routine processes easier and the tedious intermediate steps simplified. And that’s a small but great step in the right direction.
