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How to use the Porsche Security Code

The Porsche security code allows you to operate your vehicle remotely via Remote Services in the My Porsche app.

This article applies to the following models

911 from model years 2022 - current

Macan Electric from model years 2024 - current

Panamera from model years 2022 - current

Taycan from model years 2020 - current

Table of Contents

  1. How to set the security code
  2. How to change the security code 
  3. I’ve forgotten my security code 
  4. How to reset the security code in My Porsche
  5. What is the vehicle code used for?
  6. How do I remove the security code from my Porsche Communication Management (PCM) login? 

How to set the security code

Log into My PorscheClick the person icon on the top right-hand corner of the screen and then Profile SettingsClick Login & SecurityClick Create security codeEnter your selected four-digit code twice and click Save

How to change the security code 

Log into My PorscheClick the person icon on the top right corner then Profile Settings Click Login & SecurityIn the Security Code section, click Change your security code Enter the current security code, then the new code twiceClick Save 

 

When changing the security code, security-relevant services will be temporarily blocked. To reactivate, enable remote access automation in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM), then pair the My Porsche app with your vehicle again. 

I’ve forgotten my security code 

If you forget your security code, you’ll need to reset it, which also requires a PCM factory reset, deleting previous settings. Reset steps: 

Reset the security code in My Porsche  Perform a factory reset in the PCMCreate a new Security code in My Porsche Once created, log into your vehicle as the primary user (i.e., vehicle owner) and grant remote access to your car by entering the new security code Remote access is now enabled.

How to reset the security code in My Porsche

Log into My PorscheClick the person icon on the top right corner of the screen to access Profile Settings Click Login & Security In the security code section click the link Change your security code Click the link under Forgotten your security code? Enter the new security code and click Next Confirm new security code 

After resetting the security code, you will need to perform a factory reset and then log in again. You can find out how to do this in the article How to perform a PCM factory reset. 

What is the vehicle code used for?

The vehicle code, currently for the Macan Electric only, is a four-digit PIN alternative to the security code, protecting data stored in the car. This code cannot be reset. If lost, access to settings requires a PCM Factory reset.

How to set the vehicle code in your PCM:

To set the vehicle code in PCM: 

Settings > Security (enter your security code if set) Select Set vehicle code Enter the new code and click OK 

The security code is the primary authentication for certain remote services in the My Porsche app, like the Unlock feature. 

How do I remove the security code from my Porsche Communication Management (PCM) login? 

For some models, the security code is a protective feature designed to help safeguard your personal data in the PCM. Please be aware that by removing the security code from the PCM login, anyone with a car key can access your PCM and potentially view personal data, including address information and third-party app details, or change settings. 

You can set or remove the security code from the login as follows: 

911 from model year 2022 

Taycan from model year 2021 

Panamera from model year 2022 

Cayenne from model year 2022 

On the PCM home screen: Tap your name at the top of the screen. Select Accounts from the drop-down. Tap the three dots next to your account name. Select Login with security code or Login without security code. 

Macan Electric from model year 2024 

On the PCM home screen: Tap your name at the top of the screen. Select your account. Select Change login security settings. Select None or Security code to set or remove the security code.