How to enable/disable two-factor authentication on PS4 and PS5

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has become an important security feature in our digital lives, and your PlayStation account should be no exception. With game account hacking and unauthorized purchases on the rise, protecting your PS4 or PS5 account is more important than ever.

If you’ve invested in a library of digital games, have an active PlayStation Plus subscription, or want to protect your game progress, enabling 2FA will add an extra layer of protection that can save you potential headaches down the road.

This guide will walk you through the simple process of setting up two-factor authentication on PS4 and PS5 consoles. While this may seem like an extra step in your gaming routine, these small investments of time can go a long way in increasing the security of your account. Plus, once set up, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your game world is better protected from unauthorized access.

How to activate ADF on PS4 step by step

On the PS4 home screen, find the Settings button represented by a briefcase in the top menu.

1. Select the Manage Account option.
2. Click on Account Information.
3. Go to Security.
4. Look for 2-step verification.
5. Choose the method of receiving the authentication code: through an SMS message or an authentication program.
6. Enter your cell phone number with area code if you selected text message. You should receive a code via SMS. Enter the code in the console.
7. If you chose authenticator appopen the desired application and follow the instructions to scan the QR code on the screen. Then enter the code that you will see on the console screen.

How to activate two-factor authentication on PS5

The process for enabling two-factor authentication on the PS5 is very similar to the process on the PS4. Check:

• On your PS5’s home screen, look for the Settings button, represented by a gear icon in the upper right corner.
• Go to Users and Accounts.
• In the left side menu, stay logged in. Then go to Security in the menu on the right.
• Look for 2-step verification.
• Choose how you want to receive the authentication code: by SMS message or through the authentication program.
• Enter your cell phone number with area code if you selected text message. You should receive a code via SMS.
  Enter the code in the console.
• If you’ve selected an authenticator app, open the app you want and follow the prompts to scan the QR code on the screen. Then enter the code that you will see on the console screen.

Turn off two-factor authentication

It’s very easy to turn off two-factor authentication (2FA) on your PlayStation Network (PSN) account. Below are the steps for PS4 and PS5.

Using a web browser (recommended)

This is the easiest and fastest way as it works for PS4 and PS5.

• Go to Manage your PlayStation Network account page: (PlayStation Account Management)(https://www.playstation.com/account/).
• Sign in to your account using your email address and password.
  3. Click on Security from the menu on the left.
  4. Scroll down to Two-Stage Verification (2SV) and select it.
  5. Click on Decontaminate to disable 2FA.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

On the PS4 console

• Go to Settings.
• Select Manage Account > Account Information > Security.
• Select 2-step verification.
• Select Deactivate and confirm your choice.

On the PS5 console

1. Go to Settings.
2. Select Users and Accounts > Account > Security.
3. Choose 2-step verification.
4. Click Decontaminate and follow the instructions.

Additional tips

• You will need access to your phone number or the authentication program used for 2FA.
• After deactivating 2FA, you will no longer need to enter a verification code when logging in.