Sign up to PSN (Playstation Network)

Although 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

  1. To begin, go to the “Playstation Network” menu and choose Sign up for Playstation NetworkScreenshot
  2. Now the account creation begins. Since this is our first time signing up, choose Yes, I want to create an accountScreenshot
  3. You are presented with an overview of the process and a copy of the privacy policy. Read the policy, then choose ContinueScreenshot
  4. Select your country, language and date of birthScreenshot (see also: countries supported by PSN)
  5. 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 AccountScreenshot
  6. 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 publiclyScreenshot
  7. Create an online ID. This is will be your publicly viewable usernameScreenshot. You will be notified if the online ID you chose can not be usedScreenshot NOTE: Currently it is not possible to change your online ID once your account is created
  8. Enter your full name. Choose your gender if you wish (optional)Screenshot
  9. Enter your residential address. Country/region is pre-filled by your selection from step 3Screenshot
  10. Billing information (optional). For now, select No thanksScreenshot
  11. Notification preferences. Tick either of the boxes if you’d like to receive emails or snail mail from Sony and/or affiliatesScreenshot
  12. New account information. Review the details you’ve entered, then select ConfirmScreenshot
  13. Account has been createdScreenshot
  14. Select an avatarScreenshot
  15. Registration complete. Select Yes to do a survey, otherwise select NoScreenshot
  16. You’re now returned to the menu. Select Sign InScreenshot
  17. Enter the sign-in details you chose during registrationScreenshot
  18. You are now signed in! Your chosen avatar displays next to your usernameScreenshot

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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Screenshots

  • Playstation Network menu: Sign up for Playstation Network
  • 01 - Start account creation
  • 02 - Registration process
  • 03 - New account holder
  • 04 - Account type
  • 05 - Sign-in information
  • 06 - Online ID
  • 06 - Online ID cannot be used
  • 07 - Full name
  • 08 - Residential address
  • 09 - Billing
  • 10 - Notifications
  • 11 - Review details
  • 12 - Finished
  • 13 - Choose avatar
  • 14 - Thanks
  • 15 - Sign in
  • 16 - Enter details
  • 16 - Please wait
  • 17 - Signed in with new account

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    Princella

    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?

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    Tristan

    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

  4. 155
    Tristan

    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

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    Alex

    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!

  6. 153
    Tristan

    can any1 tell me how 2 do this… i am open 2 any ideas

  7. 152
    Tristan

    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

  8. 151
    Christopher

    i got the same promblem man! same as JB..invaild password or email..i hate online systems!

  9. 150
    liam

    cheers mate that advice realy worked and you realy helped me get my online sorted

  10. 149
    kyr11

    i have the same problem with JB…plz tell me how to solve it…

  11. 148
    T time

    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

  12. 147
    a.c.e

    having a master account is bull

  13. 146
    DEE

    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

  14. 145
    trav

    Got the same problem as jay. any ideas?
    might work tomorrow…

  15. 144
    Fredy

    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??????

  16. 143
    JAY

    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??????

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    Billy

    when i put i birth in and i click ok it says (error occured 6609986)

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    JB

    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

  19. 140
    bob

    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?

  20. 139
    londyn

    When i try to create a account on my ps3 my email address doesnt work what am i doing wrong

  21. 138
    Tavart

    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.

  22. 137
    Eamon

    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.

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    Jennifer

    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???

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    Varun

    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???

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    shawn

    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

  26. 133
    chipy

    what do u have to put residentail address

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    Daniel

    The information was straightforward and easy to understand. It was awesome! thankyou

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    joe

    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

  29. 130
    jerrell

    i made a psn, but i want to make another one on the same ps3, is this possible, if so, how?

  30. 129
    CRAIG LANGSTON

    Brag:
    thanks m8 been on and was not inpressed have u been able to play music why play a game yet

  31. 128
    john

    when i want to create an master acount it atomatcally thinks im making a sub account

  32. 127
    Bdoc!

    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?!!

  33. 126
    Brag

    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

  34. 125
    Jay Bampton

    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

  35. 124
    Flame

    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.

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    frankie gutierrez

    i also have the same problem with eliott

  37. 122
    frankie gutierrez

    what do i type in for my MASTER ACCOUNT thats wat i dont get

  38. 121
    eliott

    mine doesnt ask me if i want to create a sub or master-it skips that step-what should i do?

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