One-Time Passwords are a means of further securing your Square Enix account.
If you are new to One-Time Passwords, please refer to this article about how to activate a software authenticator.
A "One-Time Password" is a six-digit number shown on a screen using either a key-ring like the Square Enix Security Token or a smartphone app, such as the Square Enix Software Token. Once one of these have been registered to your Square Enix Account, you will be prompted to enter your username, password, and a one-time password generated by your app or Token, when logging into your account.
A security token is a device for displaying One-Time Passwords that will dramatically improve account security. Pressing the button will display a One-Time Password on the device's LCD screen which will provide you the required one-time password needed to access your account. Square Enix Security Tokens may be purchased from the Square Enix Store for $14.99.
The Software Token is a smartphone app designed to display One-Time Passwords. After registering for the service, a One-Time Password will be shown on screen every time the app is launched. Using this app will dramatically improve account security. The app itself is free to use.
New registrations for the Square Enix Software Token closed on Tuesday 21st November 2023. Please consider using an alternative Software Authenticator on your smartphone as a One-Time password option.
See this article for information about how to activate a software authenticator.
Software authenticators (Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, etc.) are free apps developed for smartphones (iPhone or Android) for the purpose of displaying one-time passwords.
