- Jan 8, 2011
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News of this was first made public on Twitter on April 19th, when one of its users posted a tweet.
Although Sony has yet to release an official statement, a representative told GameSpot that 2FA is going to be a permanent feature.
Sharing an image, he stated: “More proof about #PSN 2-step verification. This is from PS3 after today’s v4.80 update.”
The image was a screenshot, which read: “The sign-in ID or password is not correct. If 2-step verification is active, you must enter a device setup password into the [Password] field. Check your mobile phone for a text message about your Sony Entertainment Network account.”
2FA is often described as being an additional security process, which requires individuals to provide a supplementary piece of information when trying to access a device or account.
It usually comes in the form of a code, meaning that if you are signing into your email account on a new device for the first time, along with your username and password, you will have to input a uniquely generated code (usually sent to your smartphone).
The image was a screenshot, which read: “The sign-in ID or password is not correct. If 2-step verification is active, you must enter a device setup password into the [Password] field. Check your mobile phone for a text message about your Sony Entertainment Network account.”
2FA is often described as being an additional security process, which requires individuals to provide a supplementary piece of information when trying to access a device or account.
It usually comes in the form of a code, meaning that if you are signing into your email account on a new device for the first time, along with your username and password, you will have to input a uniquely generated code (usually sent to your smartphone).
Although Sony has yet to release an official statement, a representative told GameSpot that 2FA is going to be a permanent feature.
