How to Find Your PSN Account ID for Chiaki and PSPlay in 2026
If you’re setting up **Chiaki** or **PSPlay** for PS4 or PS5 remote play, you’ve probably hit the same wall everyone does: the app asks for your **PSN Account ID** and you have absolutely no idea where to find it.
You’re not missing something obvious. Sony simply doesn’t show it to you anywhere in the PlayStation app, the PS5 system settings, or the PSN website. It’s a hidden 64-bit number tied to your account — and you need it to authenticate third-party remote play clients.
Sony hides your PSN Account ID — it’s not shown in any official app or settings page. The fastest way: PSN ID Finder (https://psnidfinder.com) and sign in, search your username, copy the ID. Done in under a minute.
This guide explains what it is, why you need it, and the fastest way to get it.
What Is a PSN Account ID?
Your PSN Account ID is a unique 64-bit number that identifies your PlayStation Network account at the API level. It’s completely separate from your **Online ID** (your visible PSN username).
When you use an official Sony app, this ID is handled silently in the background. But third-party remote play apps like Chiaki and PSPlay need you to provide it manually during setup, because they can’t go through Sony’s official login flow.
Why Does Chiaki Ask for It?
Chiaki is an open-source remote play client. Because it isn’t an official Sony app, it can’t use the standard PSN sign-in to discover your account automatically. Instead, it needs your Account ID directly so it can register itself with your console and establish the remote play connection. PSPlay works the same way on Android.
The Two Formats You Might Need
Depending on which app and version you’re using, you may need the ID in one of two formats:
– **Numeric** — the raw 64-bit integer, e.g. `8549826759874329`
– **Base64 (little-endian)** — the same number encoded as a Base64 string, e.g. `2daSBjFfHg==`
Chiaki4deck on Steam Deck and Android needs the **Base64** string version.
How to Find Your PSN Account ID
Use the PSN ID Finder App
The quickest way is PSN ID Finder web tool built specifically for this (costs £0.99p).
1. Go to https://psnidfinder.com
2. Sign in with your PlayStation Network account
3. Type in any PSN Online ID (yours or someone else’s)
4. Your Account ID appears instantly — both the numeric version and the Base64 string for Chiaki
The result is shown and also emailed to you so you don’t have to look it up again.
Alternative Option – Use the PSN API Manually (Advanced)
If you prefer to do it yourself, you can query the PSN profile API directly.
You’ll need:
– A PSN access token (obtained via the Remote Play OAuth flow)
– `curl` or a tool like Postman
“`bash
curl “https://us-prof.np.community.playstation.net/userProfile/v1/users/YOUR_ONLINE_ID/profile2?fields=accountId” \-H “Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN”
Getting the access token involves a manual OAuth flow using Sony’s Remote Play client credentials. It works but takes 10–15 minutes if you haven’t done it before.
Setting Up Chiaki.ng on Steam Deck
Step 1 — Enable Remote Play on your PlayStation
PS5: Settings → System → Remote Play → enable it, then Link Device (gives you a PIN)
PS4: Settings → Remote Play → Add Device
Step 2 — Install Chiaki-ng on Steam Deck
Switch into Desktop Mode, open the Discover Store, and search for Chiaki-ng (if you search “chiaki4deck” it may still appear, but “ng” is the current version). Install the app, then add it to Steam as a non-Steam game.
To switch to Desktop Mode: Steam button → Power → Switch to Desktop
Step 3 — Get your PSN Account ID
You need your 8-byte PSN Account ID in Base64 format. The easiest way:
Use the web tool at PSN ID Finder (logs in via PSN OAuth and shows your ID), this will show you instanly and email your ID..
Step 4 — Register your Console
- Open Chiaki-ng — your PS4/PS5 should appear automatically if it’s on the same network
- Click your console → Register
- Enter your PSN Account ID and the PIN from your console
Once you enter the Remote Play PIN and click Register, you should see a confirmation that your console is registered successfully.
Step 5 — Add to Game Mode & Set Up Controls
Before playing, apply a Community Controller Layout — search for “chiaki-ng” or “chiaki4deck” layouts — to ensure the trackpads map to the PlayStation touchpad correctly.
In Steam’s non-Steam game entry for Chiaki-ng:
- Set a cover/icon so it shows nicely in your library
- The community layout will handle gyro, trackpads, and back buttons
Step 6 — Start Playing
Chiaki-ng supports HDR, better PS discovery on your local network, and the ability to resume the connection when your Deck wakes from sleep. Double-tap your console in the app to start streaming.
Tips
- Use 5GHz Wi-Fi on the Deck and ideally wire your PS4/PS5 via ethernet for the best stream quality
- Reduce bitrate in Chiaki settings if lag persists, and make sure no VPN is active on the Deck
- You can remotely wake your PlayStation from sleep mode directly from the Deck
Setting Up Chiaki on Android
1. Install Chiaki for Android
You can install Chiaki on Android from the Google Play Store, F-Droid, or by downloading the APK directly from Sourcehut. The actively maintained fork is Chiaki-ng — worth using over the original since the original Chiaki project is now in maintenance mode only, with Chiaki-ng providing improvements and ongoing support.
2. Enable Remote Play on your PlayStation
PS5: Settings → System → Remote Play → Link Device
PS4: Settings → Remote Play → Add Device
Put the console into registration mode — this generates the PIN you’ll need in the next step.
3. Get your PSN Account ID
Use PSN ID Finder to get your ID instantly.
4. Register your Console in Chiaki
- Open Chiaki on Android — your PlayStation should appear automatically if it’s on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Long-press your console and select Register.
- Enter your PSN Account ID (Base64 format) and the PIN shown on your PS4/PS5.
5. Connect
If your console is on your local network and is turned on or in standby mode, tap it in the Chiaki main screen to start streaming. sr.ht
Tips for best performance
- Same network: Use 5GHz Wi-Fi or a wired connection (via USB-C ethernet adapter) for lowest latency.
- Resolution/bitrate: Start at 720p/10 Mbps and increase if your connection handles it well.
- Controller: A Bluetooth DualSense/DualShock 4 paired directly to your Android device works great, or use the on-screen controls.
- Standby wakeup: Works if “Enable Turning On PS5/PS4 from Network” is enabled in your console’s Remote Play settings.
Setting Up PSPlay on Android
1. Install PSPlay from the Play Store
2. Tap Add PlayStation and enter your console’s IP address
3. Enter your PSN Account ID (numeric format) when asked
4. Follow the on-screen pairing steps
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to look up my Account ID?
Yes. Your Account ID is not a secret in the way your password is — it’s an identifier, not a credential. Knowing someone’s Account ID doesn’t give any access to their account.
Can I look up someone else’s Account ID?
Yes — this is actually the most common use case. Chiaki users often need to register their partner’s console or set up remote play for a friend.
Will my Account ID ever change?
No. It’s permanently tied to your PSN account and never changes.
Do I need to do this again if I reinstall Chiaki?
You’ll need to re-enter the ID, but if you saved the email you received when you first looked it up, it’s right there.