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What is the Porsche Security Code?

You will need a security code to operate certain functions that allow you to control your car remotely.

You can create a four-digit pin for the security code, which is required for enhanced security, in My Porsche. You will need to enter it into the My Porsche app (Apple App Store/Google Play Store) if, for example, you want to remotely unlock your car or perhaps set the special modes for Car Security.

Additionally, for some models, you will need a security code to successfully log in with your Porsche ID in the car (more details).

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. What is the vehicle code used for?
  5. How do I remove the security code from my Porsche Communication Management (PCM) login? 

How to set the security code

Log into My Porsche.Click on the person icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen and then Profile Settings. Click Login & Security.Click Create security code. Enter your chosen four-digit code twice and click Save.

How to change the security code 

Log into My Porsche.Click on the person icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to access Profile Settings. Click Login & Security.In the Security Code section click on the link Change your security code. Enter the current security code, followed by a new four-digit security code twice.Click Save. 

I’ve forgotten my security code 

If you’ve forgotten your security code, you can reset it. Depending on whether the car login is protected with a security code, different processes apply:

If you haven’t protected your car login with the security code:

Reset the security code in My Porsche (see section below). After you have reset the security code, all security-relevant services will be temporarily blocked until you activate remote access authorisation. To do this – depending on your model and model year –please delete your account from your PCM and log in again or grant remote access again. You will then need to pair the My Porsche app with your vehicle again.

If you have protected your car login with the security code:

As Main User

There are four steps required to create a new security code.

Reset the security code in My Porsche.Log into My Porsche.Click on the person icon in 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.Perform a factory reset in the PCM.Create a new security code in My Porsche – see section above ‘How to set a security code’.Once created – depending on your model and model year – log into your car with the main user (i.e., car owner) and enter the new security code or grant remote access again.

As secondary user

If you are a secondary user, no factory reset is required. Please ask your main user (usually the car owner) to activate your user again in My Porsche.

What is the vehicle code used for?

The vehicle code, currently only available for some models*, is a PIN that serves as an alternative to the security code for access protection in your car. The vehicle code protects your locally stored data in the car. The vehicle code cannot be reset. If it’s lost, you will no longer be able to access your settings. In order to access the vehicle settings again, you’ll need to perform a PCM Factory reset if you are the main user. Secondary users can be deleted and activated by the main user.

How to set the vehicle code in your PCM:

Settings > Security (If you have already set a security code, enter your security code).Select Set vehicle code.Enter the new code. Click OK.

Note that the security code is, by default, the primary authentication method. It’s required for certain remote services via the My Porsche app, such as the Unlock feature.

*Available for the 911 from model year 2026, Taycan from model year 2026, Panamera from model year 2026, Cayenne from model year 2026 and Macan Electric.

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. 

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