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PS4: password for account change

  • Nov 14, 2025
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The password for a sub account, you can change the settings of your PS4. The new password can be set up the sub account owner, or the owner of the main account. In our Guide you will learn how it works.

PS4 owner password change as a sub-account

If you want to set up for security reasons a new password, this is in the context of the settings of your PS4 no Problem. However, you must remember your old password.
  1. You can start your PS4 and log in with your user account.
  2. Now press your control pad or the left Stick (L3) to the top and start in the menu "settings".
  3. Here you then select the "PSN" and then "account information".
  4. Next, press on "password" and enter your old password. Then you need to type in your new password, and then click "Confirm" button.
  5. Now the new password is set and can be used at the next Login.
PSN change password

Forgot your password? Change the password of the main account

If you can't remember your password, you must set up the owner of the main account a new password. After the Change, log in as usual with the sub-account and the new password.
  1. Log in with the linked master account, and then press your control pad or the left Stick (L3) to the top.
  2. Now navigate in the menu to the right and open the "settings".
  3. Here, then choose "parental controls" and then "sub account management".
  4. Press on the account whose password is to be changed. In the next window, select "sub account password" and configure a new password.
  5. After that, press on "Confirm". The next time you Login with your sub account is now with the new password.
As you game saves on your PS4 in an Online store store, you will learn in this practical tip.

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