How To Create A New Playstation Network Account On Ps3

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To use this feature, you may be required to update the system software.

PSN^SM is the online service to use for online shopping by going to (PlayStation®Store), join in chat under (Friends) or use various online services from PSN^SM. To use PSN^SM, you must have a Sony Entertainment Network account. To create an account, select (Sign Up) under (PlayStation™Network), and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Main items required to create an account

Personal information	Enter information for the registered user, including day, month and year of birth, and the user's name and address.
Master account / sub account	There are two types of accounts: master accounts and sub accounts. Master account holders can set certain usage conditions on associated sub accounts. Master account: The standard account can be created by a registered user of a specified age or older. Master account holders can set certain usage conditions on associated sub accounts. Sub account: Users who do not meet the eligibility requirements for a master account in their region can only use a sub account. Sub account holders cannot create wallets but can make use of the wallet for the associated master account to pay for products and services. A sub account cannot be created if an associated master account does not exist. Eligibility requirements for master accounts and sub accounts vary depending on the country or region of residence. For details, visit the SIE Web site for your region.
Sign-In ID (E-mail Address)	Register an ID to use when signing in to PSN^SM. Use a valid e-mail address that can be used to receive confirmation messages in cases such as when making a purchase under (PlayStation®Store).
Password	Create a password according to the following: Use at least eight letters or numbers. Use a combination of letters and numbers. Use no more than two consecutive occurrences of the same character. Use a code that is different from your sign-in ID and online ID Letters are case-sensitive.
Online ID	Register a name that will be publicly displayed in PSN^SM. You cannot change your online ID after it has been created. Create your online ID according to the following: The online ID must be 3 to 16 characters and can consist of letters, numbers, hyphens (-) and underscores (_). The first character must be a letter. The online ID must not be the same as your password. Letters are not case-sensitive.