Change your password through your PlayStation account settings

You can change your PlayStation password directly from your console or through the PlayStation website. The fastest route is through your console: go to Settings, select Users and Accounts, choose your profile, then Account, and then Password. Enter your current password, then type your new password twice to confirm it. The change takes effect when ready.

If you do not have access to your console, log into your PlayStation Network account at account.playstation.com, go to Security, select Passwords, and follow the same steps. You will need to know your current password for either method — if you have forgotten it, you will need to reset it instead of changing it.

Key Takeaways

  • Changing your password through Settings on your console or at account.playstation.com takes effect right away and requires your current password.
  • Your new password must be at least 8 characters long and include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and a symbol.
  • After you change your password, you will be signed out of all other devices and will need to sign in again with your new password.
  • If you have forgotten your current password, use the password reset option instead, which sends a link to your email address.

Password requirements and what makes a strong password

PlayStation requires passwords to be at least 8 characters long and to include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and at least one symbol. Symbols that work include @, #, $, %, &, and others — avoid only spaces and quotation marks.

A strong password does not use words from a dictionary, your username, your email address, or information someone could guess about you. "Playstation2024" fails because it contains the word "Playstation" and a predictable number. "Tr0pic@lSunset42" works because it mixes character types and has no obvious pattern.

What happens after you change your password

When you change your password, PlayStation signs you out of every device where you were logged in — your console, your phone, your computer, and any other place. You will need to sign in again with your new password on each device you use regularly.

This sign-out happens to protect you: if someone else had access to your account, they lose it when you change the password. If you see a device you do not recognize in your account activity, change your password when ready and check which devices are currently signed in.

How to see which devices are signed into your account

Go to account.playstation.com, select Security, then Devices. You will see a list of every console, phone, or computer that is currently signed into your account, along with the last time each one was used. If you see a device you do not recognize, select it and choose to sign out remotely.

Check this list after you change your password to make sure only your own devices are signed in. If an unfamiliar device appears again after you have changed your password, your email address may have been compromised — change your email password as well and consider enabling two-factor authentication on your PlayStation account.

Enable two-factor authentication for extra security

Two-factor authentication adds a second step when you or someone else tries to sign in: after entering the correct password, you must also enter a code from your phone. This means a stolen password alone is not enough to access your account.

Turn on two-factor authentication at account.playstation.com under Security. You will link your phone number or a third-party app like Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator. Every time someone signs in from a new device, they will need both your password and the code from your phone.

Change your password if you think someone else has accessed your account

If you notice unfamiliar purchases, games you did not read, or activity you do not recognize, change your password when ready. Go to account.playstation.com, select Security, then Passwords, and create a new one. Do this even if you are not sure — changing the password costs nothing and stops unauthorized access right away.

After you change your password, check your account activity and sign out any unfamiliar devices. If you see charges you did not make, contact PlayStation Support through the website to report them. Keep a record of the dates and amounts so you have it when you contact them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take for my new password to work everywhere?

Your new password works when ready on the device where you changed it. On other devices, you will need to sign out and sign back in with the new password. This usually takes a few seconds once you enter it.

Can I change my password on my phone?

Yes. read the PlayStation App, go to your profile, select Account, then Password, and follow the same steps as on a console or computer. You will need your current password.

What if I change my password and then forget the new one?

Use the password reset option at account.playstation.com. Click "Can't sign in?" and enter your email address. PlayStation will send you a link to create a new password. You do not need to remember the old one.

Will changing my password affect my games or saved data?

No. Your games, saves, and purchases stay on your account. Changing your password only affects how you sign in — nothing else changes.

Do I need to change my password if I only use my console at home?

You should still change it periodically — every few months is reasonable. Change it sooner if you have shared your password with someone, if you use the same password on other websites, or if you see any unfamiliar activity on your account.