How important is the security token? Because it's annoying to use.

[Crushbone-Hammerfist]

I play exclusively on PS4, I don't have a PC account (which I imagine would be a lot easier to steal). My FFXIV account is tied to my PSN account, is it not? So for someone who has my FFXIV password it won't do them any good if they don't have my PSN account, unless they want to log into my mog station and change credit card information.

I ask because keeping track of my little red button is becoming frustrating with two kids in the house who love little red buttons. Does it offer some amazing security I'm just not getting otherwise, or is the fact that my account is only PS4-accessible enough to deter would-be thieves? Also connecting from upstairs using Remote Play sucks if I forget to bring the token upstairs.

I use different passwords on both my PSN account and my FFXIV account, before anyone asks.

As an alternative, how does the smartphone app compare in terms of security? I always have my phone with me.

[Gerolan]

Well if your account for whatever reason gets hacked and you lose everything you gained in game, I'd imagine you would be screaming "why didn't I use the token" it's very important, also free teleport for using it

[PixelPirate]

Apart from the fact that it's almost a 100% fool proof way to secure your account, it also allows you to set one free teleport point. If those two things aren't worth keeping track of your number generator then it's not for you. There is an app for it, which I suppose can be hacked. However, I find it unlikely that anybody would go through the trouble of stealing/hacking a phone for the purpose of targeting your FFXIV account. So I'd say the phone app is just as secure as the key fob.

[Bixby]

As an alternative, how does the smartphone app compare in terms of security? I always have my phone with me.

Equivalent. I've got two physical tokens I could be using. I switched to the app as soon as it became available.

[Freyar]

Put the token with your keys? I always end up with mine in my pocket as a result. I hate authenticators on phones for a couple of reasons.

First: Your phone is already a high-value item that is prone to theft. Why would you want to add to that value?
Second: There is a likelihood of your phone having to be factory reset, or the app removed in some form or another down the line which invalidates the sync.

[kidvideo]

Yeah, I'm on a PS4 also & wish the game would auto log me in at start up, just like every other online multiplayer game. No one is hacking my psn account & no one is hacking the other online games.

[Shaone]

No one is hacking my psn account & no one is hacking the other online games.

Yep, I would completely trust Sony, they have such a reputation for maintaining the security of the PSN, and would never let the data for millions of accounts with personal information and credit card details be hackackachBWAHAHAHAHAHA AHAHAHA AHAAAHAAA .

[AxlTheHunter]

It is a very important piece of security because your user-name, PW and most other acct information is stored on a server outside of your PS4/PS3/PC/etc which can potentially be hacked into. As far as your acct being tied only to the one system, while farfetched it's not impossible that a hacker would also have access to methods like key generators to grant them access to play a stolen acct on a PC.

Think back to a couple of years ago when the PSN was hacked into. It was confirmed that "USERNAMES and PASSWORDS" were among the leaked info. Say that this was your XIV acct and a compromise of this nature took place on square's servers (not saying it would but theft is always possible), prior to the hack being discovered if there was no One time PW they could get right into ANY unprotected acct for which they had the info for. The One Time PW is everchanging and very difficult to verify or track making VERY VALUABLE.

[RowanLauron]

You have kids?! You filthy casual gtfo my MMO!

Seriously though to me it's worth the extra security, but I can understand having kids who have sneaky little hands. I'd say keep it and just try to find a good place to keep it out of reach. If not, then I guess you'll have to without. Just be vigilant on your password and account info.

[Freyar]

Yeah, I'm on a PS4 also & wish the game would auto log me in at start up, just like every other online multiplayer game. No one is hacking my psn account & no one is hacking the other online games.

Yup.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Network_outage
https://www.soe.com/securityupdate/
http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/02/u...y-breach-hack/
http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/securityupdate.html

Because the internet is SAFE..