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Bradley Thomas

PlayStation Introduces Passkeys for Enhanced Security and Convenience

Image of a PS5 and PS4 promoting the new passkey security feature.

Following an initial rollout in Australia and New Zealand, PlayStation has now launched Passkeys globally. This new feature offers a streamlined and more secure alternative to traditional passwords. Ryan King, Senior Director of Product Management for Platform Experience, delves into this exciting change.


Why Passkeys Matter

Player identities are the cornerstone of the PlayStation experience. Passkeys strengthen these digital identities by offering a convenient and robust login process. King emphasizes: "We believe passkeys are the next step in offering our community a more convenient and more secure way to sign in."


The Benefits of Passkeys

  • Elevated Security: Passkeys are generated using cryptography protocols that are far more resistant to phishing and other cyberattacks than standard passwords.

  • Convenience: Seamless login is achieved through your preferred device's established unlock methods – fingerprints, facial recognition, or PIN.

  • Flexibility: PlayStation passkeys work across all Sony services associated with your account, offering a unified login solution.

Security and the Future

Sony Interactive Entertainment and PlayStation are deeply committed to player security. Passkeys aren't just a convenience feature; they exemplify the company's ongoing efforts to improve the digital safety and experience of its community. This change aligns with the standards set by FIDO Alliance, a global authentication organization of which Sony is a member.


What are Passkeys?

To learn more about the technical workings of Passkeys and how to set them up for your PlayStation account, watch the provided video breakdown here.


Passkeys: A Secure, Convenient Way to Play

Upgrade your PlayStation security and streamline your logins with Passkeys. This cutting-edge security feature is designed to make your PlayStation experience smoother and safer.

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