PSN Account ID for Chiaki-ng – What It Is & How to Get It
Your PSN Account ID is a Base64 token that identifies your PlayStation Network profile — not your password, not your username, not your email. Chiaki-ng asks for it once, when you register your console. Since v1.6.0, the easiest way to get it is the built-in PlayStation login inside the app — no scripts, no packet sniffing.
What Exactly Is It?
It’s a fixed, Base64-encoded identifier Sony assigns to your PSN account. Chiaki-ng uses it to map your user profile across streaming sessions (saves, profiles, entitlements). You enter it during registration; the app stores it locally afterward. It is not a secret like a password — but treat it as personal anyway and don’t post it publicly.
Method 1: In-App PlayStation Login (Recommended)
- Open chiaki-ng and start the console registration flow.
- When asked for the Account ID, use the built-in PlayStation login option (added in v1.6.0).
- Sign in with your PSN credentials in the app’s login window — the app fetches the Account ID for you automatically.
Method 2: Lookup Script (Manual Alternative)
The chiaki-ng project ships an open-source lookup script in its scripts/ folder on GitHub. It does the same token exchange from a terminal. Use it if you prefer not to log in through the GUI at all.
Multiple PSN Accounts?
Each PSN profile needs its own registration with its own Account ID. Register each account separately in chiaki-ng; the app keeps the registrations per profile, so family members can each set up their own. Switching users on the console means re-registering with that user’s Account ID.
Where Is It Stored?
Locally, in chiaki-ng’s config on your device — it never leaves your machine except to talk to your console and Sony during registration. Backing up your config (see config files guide) preserves it across reinstalls. Full walkthrough of the whole process: setup guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my PSN Account ID?
A Base64-encoded token identifying your PlayStation Network profile. It’s not your password or username — chiaki-ng needs it once during console registration to map your profile across sessions.
How do I find my PSN Account ID for chiaki-ng?
Easiest: use the built-in PlayStation login in chiaki-ng’s registration dialog (v1.6.0+) — the app fetches it automatically. Alternative: the open-source lookup script in the project’s scripts/ folder on GitHub.
Is it safe to enter my PSN login in chiaki-ng?
The in-app login talks to Sony directly; your password never goes to this website or any third party. Chiaki-ng is open-source (AGPLv3), so the code is auditable. Details: is chiaki-ng safe?
Do I need a new Account ID for each PSN user?
Yes — each PSN profile has its own Account ID and needs its own console registration in chiaki-ng.
I changed my PSN password — do I need a new Account ID?
No. The Account ID is tied to the account, not the password. It stays the same.