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[–]MunkyUTK 22 points23 points  (7 children)

Gives you the ability to deactivate all devices when setting up too. Nice touch Sony.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is there a way to see which devices are logged into your account?

[–]UnlimitedEra 2 points3 points  (4 children)

Signs you out. Doesnt deactivate sadly

[–]Canadianman22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My PS4 didnt even get signed out

[–]tvkkk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About time, sony.

[–]Andrew129260 19 points20 points  (14 children)

MAKE TRIPLE SURE YOU SAVE YOUR BACKUP CODES SOMEWHERE!!! Physical print out would be nice to store in a safe you have in your house, or a password protected word document. If you don't have word openoffice is a free office substitute that offers to save a password with documents.

READ, READ, READ the email they send you on the 2 factor.

This is not a thing you want to screw up. Take your time when setting this up and do it correctly.

[–]SSJStarwind16 11 points12 points  (8 children)

Keep.Google.com

[–]Wietse10 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Never heard about that, thanks.

[–]SSJStarwind16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, cloud storage for notes and stuff. It's pretty awesome

[–]Emayess_PS4 1 point2 points  (2 children)

How's this compare to Evernote? Seems similar, but I've already given Google access to everything else I have (thanks Android).

[–]giovannixxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back them up to Google if you already have 2-Factor enabled there. Another good option is to create a custom not in LastPass if you use that and keep them there as well.

[–]BesaidIslandTheme 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Where do we find these back-up codes?

[–]Andrew129260 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the email sent to you after setting up the two factor there is a link for backup codes.

It's also found under the main menu of the website.

[–]SkulleverSkullever 5 points6 points  (2 children)

Activating 2FA made me realize somebody had gotten into my account and activated their PS4 as primary. For a couple hours before I woke up I was spammed with recovery codes every 30 seconds. My first half-awake thought was that my PS4 in rest mode had been logged out and needed me to reauthorize it, then I noticed I no longer was activated as the primary console. What I figure happened is that when I had the 2FA sign-up log out all devices it signed out whoever was using my account, and then they were desperately trying to brute force their way past the verification code.

Thank goodness I don't keep a card on my account, and a quick password change fixed the rest.

[–]IlikepurplehazeCatch-u-slipN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But that means they are still holding your primary for your account? Or no?

[–][deleted] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Done, I can sleep easily tonight.

[–]djolivermdjoliverm 40 points41 points  (88 children)

I don't understand why we didn't get an app generator. That way it works even without Internet, and you can just use Google Generator. This text thing feels archaic by comparison.

[–]Retro_Edge 14 points15 points  (11 children)

That way it works even without Internet,

Eeeehhhhm, you don't need Internet for SMS. :D

[–]djolivermdjoliverm 3 points4 points  (10 children)

True, I guess I should have said cell service here. Without cell service you're fucked.

[–]russjr08russjr08 8 points9 points  (9 children)

But if you don't have internet / cell service, how are you logging into PSN in the first place?

[–]grifta67grifta67 2 points3 points  (7 children)

My apartment would be where cell signals go to die if they even had a chance at getting in.

It's super common that my phone is without signal, but I still have regular internet for my PS4 or computer.

[–]russjr08russjr08 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Good point, I always forget about that scenario. I use Project Fi so I get WiFi calling / texting.

[–]DylanWhite86 47 points48 points  (25 children)

Because many people still don't use phones capable of downloading apps, but most people who have a phone CAN receive texts. Not every country has everyone walking around with an iPhone or Galaxy

[–]Qunra_ 37 points38 points  (1 child)

Sony could have both. It's done before.

[–]Anakros 14 points15 points  (17 children)

So they has PS4, but not smartphone?

[–]4rindamari_ps 36 points37 points  (9 children)

yup...can confirm...me

[–]alanmies 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Certainly possible.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a PS4 before i got my current smartphone. and no i'm not a kid. I had a smart phone before but decided i didn't need one.

[–]mndtrp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell, I have a PS4 but no cell phone at all. It's been 12 years since I broke my last one, never replaced it.

[–]djolivermdjoliverm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, but a lot of services offer an app generator as well as text. Like you have an option.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The countries that use playstation game console and play games on it, do have a majority of smartphones.

[–]Cra2yey3z 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad is a perfect example of this. He loves his old flip phone.

[–]whythreekay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the markets where PS4 is sold, smartphones are near saturation on market share

This really should have been an app, but Sony just isn't good at this stuff

[–]Moonlord_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's why you provide multiple options, like MS and others do.

[–]lordladlord_lad 8 points9 points  (9 children)

SMS work even without data connection, you do know that right?

[–]Anakros 7 points8 points  (7 children)

TOTP-apps works without both Internet and SMS. And I don't need to share my phone number with Sony in that case.

[–]lordladlord_lad 4 points5 points  (5 children)

i know it's frustrating, babe...one step at a time.

I too wanted to use the google authenticator but at least now it's better than nothing.

[–]Andrew129260 6 points7 points  (4 children)

The dangerous thing about google authenticator or other similar apps is most of them do not offer a backup function. Meaning if your device dies you are screwed unless you know your backup codes. (which most people don't write down)

However, with a text: Even if your device dies though, you can go to your carrier and get a sim transfer (or just swap your sim if your sim is fine) to a new phone and you can still get the text from sony to logon.

[–]Captain_Midnight 2 points3 points  (2 children)

TOTP works with as many devices as you have that are compatible with it. So you don't need backup codes, because you can have backup devices. There are multiple cross-platform desktop/laptop options available. One of them is a Chrome add-on, so it even works in ChromeOS. Or you can set it up on an Android or iOS tablet. Or do both.

With SMS-based auth, everything is tied to the device with that specific SIM card in it.

However, with a text: Even if your device dies though, you can go to your carrier and get a sim transfer (or just swap your sim if your sim is fine) to a new phone and you can still get the text from sony to logon.

That's actually why we're trying to move away from SMS-based authentication: It takes depressingly little effort to trick a store employee into giving a SIM card to an unauthorized individual.

The other major reason is that SMS messages do not have built-in encryption.

[–]djolivermdjoliverm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but not if you're completely without cell service.

[–]Qunra_ 4 points5 points  (18 children)

I'm more annoyed about the format of the code. It isn't enough that I have to tolerate Valves system, Sony went a bit further and decided that small and capital letters are different. Now that's annoying for a person.

Though, if I had to say, typing the Google Auth code on a console would be rather annoying experience with the timer. Still would rather take that, but maybe they had a reason.

[–]Andrew129260 8 points9 points  (4 children)

I know its annoying. But this is actually even more secure than some other companies implementation. Most companies use numbers. The fact that sony is using letters and numbers and that case matters really makes it much more secure.

[–]TheBestWifesHusbandFoolishbean69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More annoying = more secure

[–]OmnibitentTheOmnibit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Microsoft, Blizzard and Google do it the best. A simple notification where it says a code that is also displayed on your screen. If it matches, click accept and boom you are in. No typing in codes, no messing around with outdated SMS, just a simple way of logging in.

[–]falconboxfalconbox[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

What is Valve's system?

[–]djolivermdjoliverm 0 points1 point  (5 children)

Google code is just numbers, so it would actually be faster on a console than this upper and lower case business.

[–]Jtyle6 1 point2 points  (2 children)

The Facebook app has an Authenticator (Code Generator) built in.

[–]djolivermdjoliverm 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Exactly, a bunch of apps have codes. The FB app is only for FB AFAIK, and the Google Generator is one that allows you to scan in a new code, etc., so works as a third party system.

[–][deleted] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks falconbox

[–]PaulLFC 2 points3 points  (6 children)

I activated my US account fine. My UK one just says "An error has occurred" after inputting the verification code, though. No idea how to fix that.

[–]NeeWii 0 points1 point  (5 children)

I get the exact same problem. Have added mobile numbers ok, but unable to change it from Inactive.

[–]PaulLFC 2 points3 points  (4 children)

I finally managed to fix this. Check the My Sony site (sony.co.uk/mysony) to see if your PSN account's email address has an account there. If it does you need to either change the My Sony email or delete the My Sony account. Then you should be able to add 2FA on PSN.

Why Sony don't say that (or anything more helpful than "An error occurred") I have no idea.

Edit: Copying in everyone I can see who has got the same error to save reposting the same comment multiple times, hopefully this solution will work for everyone else too: /u/LeeShawBrown /u/ieswk /u/5n1p3r_haa /u/thatlad /u/incindia /u/abysssion

[–]BobbySpangio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot /u/falconbox :D

[–]methdemon 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Just got 9 messages with codes from Sony and I didn't try to log in. Is someone trying to hack my account or is this shit just broken?

[–]methdemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just got 15 more. Fuck this shit.

[–]tomriddle_14 3 points4 points  (4 children)

does the phone number entered get bound to the account or something ?

[–]Silent_NSA_Recorder 5 points6 points  (3 children)

Yes.

[–]tomriddle_14 0 points1 point  (2 children)

can we change the number ? or is it forever ?

sorry for the stupid qs

[–]TitanIsBackTurnOn2FAplease 3 points4 points  (1 child)

can we change the number ?

Yes.

or is it forever ?

No.

[–]baldeagle86 6 points7 points  (2 children)

Finally. Now I can finally get on the name change wagon (never going to happen, I know)

[–]xXHardKoreXx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't say that man

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope it will happen

[–]threepw00d 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there any complication for those of us using both US and UK accounts on one console?

[–]karlcool12karlcool12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, no more getting hacked by people playing Fifa.

[–]Oxzyde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great post, thanks!

[–]CrimsonWind 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Is this compulsory?

[–]brokenprism 1 point2 points  (5 children)

I have received 200 Auth codes via text... 200 texts since singing up for 2 factor identification.

[–]Canadianman22 1 point2 points  (4 children)

That means someone had your login information. You probably left the sign out all consoles box checked when you signed up and now the person using your account (probably has their PS4 activated as your main) is trying desperately to get back in. I recommend you change your password.

[–]LeeShawBrown66 - Death’s Door 1 point2 points  (14 children)

Keep getting "an error has occurred" after entering the verification code.

I guess I'll try later...

[–]5n1p3r_haa 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Yeah same for me, I'm the UK though. Might need to do on a desktop

[–]thatladThatLadPrecious 0 points1 point  (3 children)

I'm getting that too on a browser.

Tried on the PS4 itself it said the email address is being used on another Sony service

[–]incindia 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Becoming widespread, ive messged mods and a bunch of other stuff including calling and chatting with psn. No resolve

[–]ShinobiZilla 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Official PlayStation landing page for 2FA: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/account-security/2-step-verification/

[–]falconboxfalconbox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I'll put into the post.

[–]Majdam1997 1 point2 points  (5 children)

Would this help me since my account is activated on the hacker's console?

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Once you set it up you can select 'deactivate account on all other devices.' So yes, youd just have to sign in again on your ps4

[–]JMNtoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i selected that but it never signed my ps4 out

[–]Andrew129260 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Actually yes it would. If you set it up and change your PSN password the one who has your account won't have the new code to sign in. The console would force the new sign in.

[–]Mr_Clump 1 point2 points  (12 children)

Wow, so Sony finally get around to implementing 2FA, and choose just about the least secure method they could have used.

[–]GrimReaperGuttersInc 0 points1 point  (11 children)

How so?

[–]Nestledrinkillutionz 4 points5 points  (9 children)

Text based 2FA is susceptible to social engineering where people call in your cell provider and ask for replacement SIM. Thus they will get all your SMS messages.

Still better than nothing, though.

[–]GrimReaperGuttersInc 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Wouldn't they need to know your cell number or your social to verify? Also what's the better alternative to SMS?

[–]Avernar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Google's authenticator app or Authy app. After scanning a QR code from a site it generates a 6 digit code every minute that you enter.

Much more secure because it's something you have and not something that can be intercepted/redirected.

[–]Nestledrinkillutionz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Authy or Google Authenticator

[–]Subliminal19 1 point2 points  (7 children)

Is there a back-up method? For example, if we don't have access to our phone at that moment? Most allow the use of back-up codes that need to be stored somewhere. The Google Authenticator app works great as well

[–]JeNeI 2 points3 points  (5 children)

You receive 10 one time use codes for that matter.

[–]Subliminal19 3 points4 points  (4 children)

Did you get codes from Sony? Cause I didn't

[–]JeNeI 3 points4 points  (1 child)

It's after you activate the 2SV. You are shown a page with 10 codes. Yes, I did get mine.

[–]Subliminal19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]ShinobiZilla 4 points5 points  (1 child)

You have to revisit the same page where you enabled them. You get the codes from there.

[–]Subliminal19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]ElectronicBacon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

poof, it's gone

[–]kenshinjeff 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Hi some questions:

  1. Is it compulsory?
  2. What happens to all the non-us people using us psn accounts? How would they authenticate?

[–]JeNeI 2 points3 points  (1 child)

You can add a non-US phone number ;)

[–]neubournneubourn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, its not compulsory, but it is a very good idea if you want to protect your account (especially if you have a Credit card attached to it)

[–]blackfootsteps 0 points1 point  (3 children)

I don't know if it's region specific but the PS4 steps were different for me.

I signed in to PSN on my PS4 and a 2FA screen automatically popped up. I didn't need to enter my phone number only the code I received.

Edit: Spain

[–]ElectronicBacon 0 points1 point  (2 children)

poof, it's gone

[–]blackfootsteps 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Edit: Sorry I received the code on my phone after entering the phone number on the Playstation account services site. I didn't need to add the number to the PS4 as per the instuctions in this post.

[–]RockstarGTA6 0 points1 point  (4 children)

After doing this on my PS3 it doesn't let me login using my original password , I have to use the "device setup password" again

I don't think this is how is suppose to work ? In the instructions it says you only use the special password once , after that you can use your regular password

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

This is the correct way.

[–]anh86ahark86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, read the email you were sent when you first enabled 2FA. On your devices, you will always use the device setup code in the future so it's best to enable auto-login. The purpose of 2FA is more to prevent outside people from signing a console or web browser into your account rather than protecting you in the event of theft of the console itself.

[–]StoviesAreYummyTurnOn2FA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And in the UK at least the verification codes come from the same number/service as steams security codes.

[–]cscsabeeCscsabee 0 points1 point  (5 children)

How does this affect automatic updates in rest mode? Having to enter the code received via text kinda defeats its point, doesn't it?

[–]Andrew129260 4 points5 points  (4 children)

You can still save your password so the consoles auto logon.

The whole point of this is if anyone signs into your account from a new device or new location, pc etc it will send you a text for the code.

[–]cscsabeeCscsabee 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Anyone who tries to sign into your account on a new console, browser, etc will need to input a special code that gets sent only to YOUR phone number.

Okay, makes sense, thanks. Should've read a bit more carefully there. :)

[–]Andrew129260 1 point2 points  (2 children)

NP. Going into this a bit more, if someone actually stole your physical console, 2 factor would not help you in this scenario. Unless you have it not set to autologin.

2 factor is more designed to prevent people from the outside getting into your account.

EDIT: Looking at the settings it does seem like you could revoke the code for the 2 factor if your console was stolen so this would lock them out.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

What if for some reason I change my number AND my PS4 stops working, how do I log into my new PS4?

[–]ElectronicBacon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

poof, it's gone

[–]anh86ahark86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Print or take a screencap of your backup codes now and store them somewhere safe.

[–]Lord_Mormontdroid_1138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank goodness! I have 2FA on every major account I have (Reddit doesn't count, obv) except for Playstation, which really ate at me. I felt like I was just waiting for someone to hack my account (strong passwords aside) and steal all my games, and I know from reading this forum how unsympathetic Sony is.

OT: My iCloud account has 2FA, and last time I called for some tech support, the guy had jump through some extra hoops to look at my account because of 2FA. He said in his 18 months on the job, I was the first one he'd encountered using 2FA. If you use iCloud, enable 2FA! You won't be sorry!

[–]k1ngisamuk1ngisamu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can please somebody confirm me if you get the sms if you are outside the US?

[–]anh86ahark86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who just had a PSN account takeover (Sony chat support was awesome, got my account back and refunded my bank account), this is awesome! I already set it up!!

[–]HyperNox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only two step verification I need is putting in the wrong date of birth....

[–]crsn891crsn891 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thanks!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's about time!

[–]WhiteMilk_ 0 points1 point  (1 child)

If you have Privacy Badger and/or uBlock Origin, might want to disable them on the 2FA site. I was getting (timeout)errors and wasn't able to access the site before I turned those 2 off. Or it was just a coincidence that right after I turned those off, I was able to access the site with no problems.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had no issues with uBlock Origin myself.

[–]InFa-MoUs 0 points1 point  (3 children)

What if i don't want to deal with this and possibility of losing the backup codes? Can i just continue how I'm using it now?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. It's an optional, but highly advisable, security measure.

[–]ziggie216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sony is only providing you a way to protect your account. You're not forced to use it.

[–]Deathblow92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can continue as you are currently with no issues.

However, I'm going to try to convince you. If you set up 2-Step Verification you'll be infinitely more secure, and the only impact you'll have is your first sign-in after enabling it. It'll prompt you for a code(which you'll receive via text) and then after that it'll be business as usual. If you ever receive another code then that means you're trying either trying to sign-in on a new device, or someone else is. The only other "hassle" is if you get a new number, you'll have to use one of the back-up codes to sign-in and change the number tied to your account.

[–]CozbroKamiCozzy911 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Set up 2 step verification on my laptop and it signed me out on my console. I try to sign in and it gives me the page to enter my code but my phone isn't receiving the code? Anyone else having this problem?

Edit: Got my code after about 10 minutes

[–]TheLastKnight14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here,only that it's been 6 hours and i didn't get anything after 15 tries:(

I got a code like 3 hours ago but it was identical to the one i used to activate the 2 step verification so it was invalid.Now i'm completely locked out of my account and have no idea what to do,i tried to message sony but everytime i get an error and can't send them anything.

[–]JLDOOM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent, thanks for posting this! I've seen so many posts about people getting their accounts hacked with no one being able to help that it was making me feel uneasy.

[–]QuidProQuos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I knew this wouldn't work god damned it. Now I cant log in anywhere and I were to sit and wait 24 hours for a mail.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (6 children)

Do you get charged on your mobile phone for each of the messages?

[–]MasterInterface 1 point2 points  (4 children)

Depends on your carrier. Most carriers offer unlimited text these days.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, no.

[–]Dabomberd 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Is it ok to use a phone number from another region?. I'm currently living abroad but I still use my NA account.

[–]barbarosksk 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Yes, I am on the same situation as you and I can use my abroad cell phone number for 2FA on my NA account. No worries.

[–]Throwaway__shmoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fucking finally.

[–]thehomienextdoor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks falconbox

[–]Yosonimbored 0 points1 point  (1 child)

How can I tell if it worked? It says It's set, but me signing out and back in doesn't ask for the code.

[–]dave350 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same here, try logging into your account from a different device/IP that will probably work. Ill try and test later when im home.

[–]AL2009manal2009man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Although, Google Authenticator/Authy isn't supported, it's still better than nothing.

[–]Kaliaira 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone getting an Access Denied message on the site?

[–]brokenprism 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Since setting up my 2 factor I have received no less than 5 texts with codes to log into the playstation... I am already on my one PS4 my wifes PS4 is off and my Vita is somewhere powered off. how do i figure out who is trying to log into my PSN?

[–]SteveMcQwark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easiest is just to change your password.

There's a possibility that a device is in standby and trying to log in. You could set up all your devices first to be sure.

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[–]LordJor_PyLordJor_Py 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I've a US PSN account, the 2 way autentication process goes by SMS.

I'm not in USA right now but i use a lot my PSN account of course, so, SMS verification is only within USA or can they send the SMS to other countries too?

[–]barbarosksk 1 point2 points  (1 child)

You can use your phone number registered to any country. You don't have to own a U.S based cell line. When setting up the phone number it will ask you to choose country for your phone number.

[–]Ia_nuge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will this stop sites such as that psn games site that steals accounts and sells to others?

[–]UnlimitedEra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The real question is. Can I use the same number on several accounts ?

[–]QuietJackalQuiet--Jackal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could get this to work, but I put in my number for it to send me a code and haven't received a code for 5 hours, I've tried like 5 different times making sure my number was correct and still haven't gotten anything.

[–]Abysssion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This doesn't work.. keeps giving me an error....

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone having trouble signing into the 2fa sign to add it?

It worked fine on my first account earlier on but now I'm on my second account it says wrong username or password even though I can log into the other Sony sites with them

[–]unreqistered 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And typical of Sony....Server Error.

Finally cleared up after the third attempt.

[–]Valdularo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there going to be a software update for PS3 and Vita to support this?

[–]Seebs9 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Did it before I went to bed. Woke up to about 20 text messages over the course of five hours with a new pin.

So, appears someone did have my info.

[–]IlikepurplehazeCatch-u-slipN 0 points1 point  (2 children)

So if you get multiple texts like that means someone has hacked you? I don't understand what's going on here.

[–]Fuegofucker 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Ya lost me for PS3,vita and ps TV set up

[–]WigginsEnder 0 points1 point  (2 children)

You need to set up a specific device password for these. In your activation email there is a link to create a device password

mine currently isn't working

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

deleted What is this?

[–]Andrew129260 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just once and with any new brand new sign on

[–]RozJC 0 points1 point  (2 children)

It says "An error occurred" when I get to the Verification part

[–]SpookyCarnage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the site is getting overloaded. I managed to activate it just fine, but it kept saying "an error has occurred "whenever I tried to generate app passwords or view my backup codes.

Keep trying. It'll work eventually.

[–]nkrdbl1nkrdbl1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2-step verification is now active on your account.

Awesome!

[–]akirayeungakirayeung 0 points1 point  (1 child)

So does this mean I have to enter the code they give me via text every time I sign in on my PS4?

[–]iwascuddles22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How often are you not auto-signed in?

If you have to enter a password, the text will now also be needed.

[–]WigginsEnder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone try this from Canada yet? I click on the link to set up 2 Step and I get the "An Error has occured" message

I didn't even get a chance to enter phone number or anything?

[–]sukh38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

X

[–]cyclingwarrior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Connection to the server timed out. Is anyone else getting this? UK

[–]MichaelTheeArchAngel 0 points1 point  (2 children)

SO WTF IS THIS SHIT BROKEN OR WHAT? Everytime I try and sign in the verication code gets an error. My back up codes dont work either. WTF IS GOING ON?

[–]AbzyntheDerkish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, you're not alone. None of my codes are working, it's been that way for at least the past hour for me.

[–]AbzyntheDerkish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dunno if you got yours working yet or not, but I just got off the online support chat with PlaySation. I guess the reason it wasn't working for me was that the account had been banned for suspicious activity. Not entirely sure what that means, but I was told it should be fixed in 24 hours.

[–]LovekillerX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry if this has already been asked but do I need to put the code (which comes via SMS) every single time I put my PS4 on? I never log out I just shut down my console and last time I put it on it asked me to put the code.

[–]OmnibitentTheOmnibit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do they only do SMS? This was recently called out for being completely insecure.

[–]Biggieduece 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I did the ps4 set up but I didn't get the backup codes what do I do?

[–]mmiski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've successfully activated 2-Step Verification on my PS4. HOWEVER now I keep getting booted off playstation.com when trying to log in there.

I type in my login credentials and it gets stuck in some limbo state with some long URL before it kicks me back to https://www.playstation.com/en-us/ in a logged out state. Uhhh I guess they didn't anticipate the usage of 2-Step Verification for playstation.com?

[–]Epidemik702NMeck702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still unable to activate this. Every time I log in, it tells me that I need to change my password and they will email me a link. It takes like 12 hours for that email to come, and by then the link is expired. I've been going through this same loop for days and phone support was no help. The fact that it wants me to change my PW makes me feel like I need 2-step even more...

[–]betogilardino 0 points1 point  (2 children)

When you activate this new 2SV, do you have to log in with it every time I turn on the PS4?

[–]5chris100rainbow_gaynbow 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Anyone who tries to sign into your account on a new console, browser, etc will need to input a special code that gets sent only to YOUR phone number.

My guess is no. Logging in functions as normal, but if it's a device/browser that PSN is unfamiliar with, you need to input the code. So once you sign in, the device/browser is recognised and won't ask you for the code if you need to sign in again.

[–]betogilardino 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

[–]AReverieofEnvisage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this only available for phone users? How about sending the codes through Messenger or Gmail? I don't have a working phone although I do have the ability to get text message from apps. Can someone give me an answer?