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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 code 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 lock or unlock your car or perhaps set the special modes for Car Security.

Additionally, if you are an owner of a Taycan or 911, Cayenne and Panamera from model year 2022, you will need a security code in order to successfully log in with the Porsche ID in the vehicle.

Table of Content

  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?

How to set the security code

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

How to change the security code 

Log into My PorscheClick on the person icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to access Profile Settings Click Login & SecurityIn 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 twiceClick Save 

When you change the security code, all security-relevant services will be temporarily blocked until you activate remote access authorisation. You will find this in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). You will then need to pair the My Porsche app with your vehicle again.

I’ve forgotten my security code 

If you’ve forgotten your security code, you’ll need to reset it. Please note, this also requires you to reset your PCM back to its factory settings, which will delete all previous settings.  

These are the four steps required to reset your PCM and create a new security code. 

Reset the security code in My Porsche (see below)  Perform a factory reset in the PCMCreate a new Security code in My Porsche Once created, log into your vehicle with the primary user (i.e., vehicle owner) and grant remote access in 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 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 

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

What is the vehicle code used for?

The vehicle code, currently only available for the Macan Electric, is a four-digit 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.

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 codeEnter 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.

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