Using a Square Enix Account

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==Using a Square Enix AccountLast modified Apr. 06, 2009. See the official page for the most up to date version of this Square Enix policy.==
Introduction
By using a Square Enix account, you can link multiple PlayOnline IDs to a single account and also use the Square Enix security token.
A Square Enix account is a free service provided for authentication in all of Square Enix's online services.
Besides its use in all future online services, one can also associate multiple IDs from current services to a single Square Enix account and enjoy features only available to Square Enix account holders.
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A security token is a device that produces a constantly changing one-time password that can be displayed onscreen with the push of a button.
Because the device is completely detached from any hardware dealing in user authentication, it provides vastly improved security to the user. 
A one-time password differs from a typical ID or password in that it is a 6-digit numeric code that is produced and displayed on the security token's screen each time the token's button is pushed.
One-time passwords are very effective against spyware such as key loggers in that they are only valid for a set period of time and become invalid after they have been used once. 
Logging in with a PlayOnline ID that is linked to a Square Enix account
The following procedures are necessary for using a Square Enix account in PlayOnline.
You will need a valid e-mail address to obtain a Square Enix account.
*You cannot obtain a Square Enix account with a cell phone e-mail address or PlayOnline e-mail address.
*Square Enix accounts can be obtained from the Square Enix Account Management System which will be released on April 7th.
Linking your PlayOnline ID to your Square Enix account will enable you to enjoy various services such as the Square Enix security token.
*A maximum of ten PlayOnline IDs can be linked to a single Square Enix account.
*Once a PlayOnline ID has been linked to a Square Enix account, it can never be unlinked.
Once you have linked your PlayOnline ID to a Square Enix account you will need to enter the necessary data on the PlayOnline Viewer's member list. 
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Enter the Square Enix ID you've linked to your PlayOnline ID in the "Square Enix ID" field.
		If you are using a Square Enix security token, select "Use" for "One-Time Password." 	
		Members whose PlayOnline ID is linked to their Square Enix account will be displayed as "Square Enix" instead of as "PlayOnline."	
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