Forgetting your PlayStation Network password locks you out of your account and the games, saves, and purchases tied to it. This happens to plenty of people—whether you haven't logged in for months, use the same password everywhere and can't remember which variation you chose, or straightforward mistyped it too many times. Getting back in requires a few straightforward steps through Sony's account recovery system.
The articles here walk you through resetting your password using the email or phone number connected to your account, what to do if you can't access that email anymore, and how to set up a stronger password so this doesn't happen again. You'll also find information about two-factor authentication and what to do if someone else may have changed your password without permission.