PS3 Explained

The following is a guide to creating a Playstation Network (PSN) account for an under-age person (minor/child; generally under 18 years old). A master account is required before creating any sub-accounts. These articles may be helpful before you start:

• How to create a Master Account
• Master- and Sub-Accounts explained

1. Create new user

If you haven’t already done so you will need to create a new PS3 user that the sub-account is going to be assigned to.

2. Authorise creation of sub-account

A Master account must be used to authorise that a Sub Account be created. Once the consent is given, a code is emailed to the master account and the remainder of the sign-up process is done through the “Playstation Store for PC” website.

We recommend that you also authorise using the PS Store website. However: not all countries are available when signing up via the PS Store as are available via the PS3 (we have no idea why not…). Check our list of supported countries.

Proceed to:

• 2A. Authorise via PS Store for PC
• 2B. Authorise via PS3

2A. Authorise via PS Store for PC

1. Go to the Playstation Store for PC New Account page (open in new window)
2. Choose Continue
3. Choose your country, language and date of birth
4. You will be told that you do not meet the eligibility requirements for creating an account and that a parent or legal guardian (master account) is needed to help create the account. Choose Continue
5. Enter the email and password of the Master Account that will be associated with the new sub-account
6. Choose Continue to “We must have your consent to collect your child’s personal information and to share that information with third parties so that your child can access online services and content on Playstation Network. PSN will send an email to the master account’s email address. Check the email and follow instructions to complete the sub-account registration” (paraphased)
7. You will now be told that an email has been sent to the master account’s email address. Choose Continue
8. Jump to section 3: Continue registration

2B. Authorise via PS3

1. Log in to the user you are creating an account for. Go to the Playstation Network menu and choose Sign up for Playstation Network
2. When the account sign-up page appears, choose Yes, I want to create a new account
3. On the registration process page, choose Continue
4. Choose your country, language and date of birth
5. You will be told that a parent or legal guardian (master account) is needed to help create the account. Choose Continue
6. Enter the email and password of the Master Account that will be associated with the new sub-account
7. Choose Continue to confirm that the master account will be associated and can control the sub-account
8. Choose Continue to “We must have your consent to collect your child’s personal information and to share that information with third parties so that your child can access online services and content on Playstation Network. PSN will send an email to the master account’s email address. Check the email on your PC and follow instructions to complete the sub-account registration” (paraphased)
9. You will now be told that an email has been sent to the master account’s email address and that you will need to continue the registration on a PC. Choose Continue
10. Jump to section 3: Continue registration

3. Continue registration

1. Open the email titled “PLAYSTATION(R)Network Account Registration for a Child” and go to the Web site for account registration URL
2. Type, or copy & paste, the code from the email into the Enter code form field. Tick the consent box, then click Continue
3. You should now be told “Email verification successful”. Click Continue
4. Click Continue to accept the terms of service and privacy policy
5. Enter new sign-in information for the child: a valid email address (sign-in ID) and password
6. Enter an online ID for your child. This will be a publicly viewable username and can not be edited later
7. Enter your child’s information: first name, surname and residential address (the address should be auto-populated from the master account details)
8. Review the account information, then click Confirm
9. The new sub-account should now be created!
10. Log in as your child on your PS3, go to the Playstation Network menu, choose Signup/Sign-in and try out the new account

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