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AdvancedAlthough signing up to PSN and creating an account is straightforward, there are numerous steps in the process. Here’s our step-by-step overview guide to creating your first account, a Master Account.
Note: Before you can sign up you may be required to update your system software.
Account sign-up
- To begin, go to the “Playstation Network” menu and choose Sign up for Playstation Network
- Now the account creation begins. Since this is our first time signing up, choose Yes, I want to create an account
- You are presented with an overview of the process and a copy of the privacy policy. Read the policy, then choose Continue
- Select your country, language and date of birth (see also: countries supported by PSN)
- You’re given the option of account type. You must have at least one Master Account. Sub Accounts can be added later, for other users of your PS3. For now, select Master Account
- Enter sign-in information: a valid email address, password, and security question. Although you sign into PSN with the provided email, it does not get shown publicly
- Create an online ID. This is will be your publicly viewable username. You will be notified if the online ID you chose can not be used NOTE: Currently it is not possible to change your online ID once your account is created
- Enter your full name. Choose your gender if you wish (optional)
- Enter your residential address. Country/region is pre-filled by your selection from step 3
- Billing information (optional). For now, select No thanks
- Notification preferences. Tick either of the boxes if you’d like to receive emails or snail mail from Sony and/or affiliates
- New account information. Review the details you’ve entered, then select Confirm
- Account has been created
- Select an avatar
- Registration complete. Select Yes to do a survey, otherwise select No
- You’re now returned to the menu. Select Sign In
- Enter the sign-in details you chose during registration
- You are now signed in! Your chosen avatar displays next to your username
Start using your account
- Play online games (e.g. multiplayer modes in Resistance or MotorStorm)
- Use Playstation Store (under Network menu) to download demos and videos and purchase games
- Experience Sixaxis motion control
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I tried to create a psn account and when i try to do the MASTER ACCOUNT, no matter what ID i attempt to create it tells me it can’t be used! What type of B.S. is that?
nevamind about my problem… i called sony and talked 2 a rep. and they asked me all my info and if it was correect they will reset my password and send me a new 1 2 my email within the next 24 - 48 hours
i would like 2 know how i can maybe reset my password but i cant sign in …….. idk if this helps any but my online i.d. is merktr12
as i create an account , i can make it up to step where you fill in your resintial address ,, as i press continue it says i must use a vaild address ,, no matter wht i try it wont work,, any help? let me noe
what do u have to put residentail address
please send an example!
can any1 tell me how 2 do this… i am open 2 any ideas
alright this plain sucks…….. i have my online id and sign in id but i 4got my password and when i made my account i did not put my actual birthday and i cant get anything 2 work… does any1 know how i can get my playstation network password back
i got the same promblem man! same as JB..invaild password or email..i hate online systems!
cheers mate that advice realy worked and you realy helped me get my online sorted
i have the same problem with JB…plz tell me how to solve it…
Idk about u guys buy ummmm when i go to create an psn id i well um Shoot myself in the head ps3 sucks xbox 360 xbox live bitches
having a master account is bull
I HAVE SAME PROBLEM AS JAY. .SENDING ME CRAZY! THESE SCREEN SHOTS ARE DIFFRENT TO HOW MYN LOOKS. . . IT WONT LET ME ACCEPT TERMS AND CONDITIONS!!!!!!!! IM GONNA GO MAD
Got the same problem as jay. any ideas?
might work tomorrow…
you see i have the latest ps3 version when i go do make my id or mail account no matter want i do it does accept.why is that??????
JST GOT A PS3 AND I CANT CREATE AN ACCOUNT. ONLY GETS TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PAGE AND I CANT ACCEPT TO CONTINUE COS IT DOES NOT COME UP. THEN I TRYED OVER INTERNET AND IT COMES UP ERROR CANN’T OPEN PAGE. WHATS GOING ON??????
when i put i birth in and i click ok it says (error occured 6609986)
I have problem i downloaded the newest system set up for ma PS3
and when i wanna sign up It alwys sais Invalid ID or incorrect password
i live in spain so i selected spain as country of residence, but i would like the language to be in english when i log on to the network, as i am english can this be done?
When i try to create a account on my ps3 my email address doesnt work what am i doing wrong
Hi
I already have a master account and am in the process of setting up a sub account for my son. I have received the e-mail giving the code to enter giving parent consent but when i start registration and enter child’s sign-in id (email address) it won’t accept it. I am using the same email address I use on the master account as this is the only one I have.
Do I need another e-mail address for the sub account? Please help.
I made an account on my ps3, and then i made one on my psp. I tried to sign into the ps3 with the psp account but it wont let me. I says i cant use another user id or something along thoe lines. I used two different email addreses for them both. What can i do to be able to use my psp one on my ps3, as i dont want to use my ps3 account anymore. It wont even let me make a new account on my ps3.
my PS3 crashed so I have to restore it. I went to sign in to network online i forgot my password so i hit forgot when i set new password it signed me into an old account i had How can I get into my account I want with the same email address???
Im not able to create a PSN account when im trying from my PC or my PS3…. it says that the sign in ID and password may not be the correct combination and also my country (UAE) is supported… what should i do now???
as i create an account , i can make it up to step where you fill in your resintial address ,, as i press continue it says i must use a vaild address ,, no matter wht i try it wont work,, any help? let me noe
what do u have to put residentail address
The information was straightforward and easy to understand. It was awesome! thankyou
umm can nyone HELP ME!!!! when i press sign up for playstation network..it says please wait then the dns error comes up or sometimes it says that there was a problmeem connecting to my network go to seetings<network settings….can nyone tell me wat the settings need to be..im LOST
i made a psn, but i want to make another one on the same ps3, is this possible, if so, how?
Brag:
thanks m8 been on and was not inpressed have u been able to play music why play a game yet
when i want to create an master acount it atomatcally thinks im making a sub account
hey im trying 2 set up an american psn with my cousin’s address bt i wnt recognise it!! mayb im putin t in rong bt cn ny 1 help?!!
do you use wifi or cable.. if wifi take it all of the ps3 and get it on again.. if cable .. your internet is not good enough.. sorry for my bad english .. i hope you get on playstain network
I am having trouble signing up for a account. I enter all the information and then press X to test the connection, it says failed next to Obtain IP address. Please HELP
eliott / frankie: Do you have any other PSN accounts on your PS3? If not, you may not actually be given the option until there is at least one Master Account–so by default you will be creating a Master Account. Otherwise… the sign up process may have changed since I wrote this guide.
i also have the same problem with eliott
what do i type in for my MASTER ACCOUNT thats wat i dont get
mine doesnt ask me if i want to create a sub or master-it skips that step-what should i do?