An Oculus PIN code is requested every time you purchase a game in the Oculus Quest Store using your Oculus VR headset. This guide will show you how to reset your Oculus PIN in the event you forget it. Read on to learn more.
What is an Oculus PIN?
When downloading an app from the Oculus Quest Store, you’ll be prompted to input your four-digit Oculus PIN code. It’s configured during the initial setup of your headset and is used to verify your identity. If your account is synced with other Meta Quest devices, they will use the same PIN.
1 What is an Oculus PIN?2 Methods to Reset Oculus PIN2.1 Method #1: Reset Oculus PIN via the Oculus Website2.2 Method #2: Reset Oculus PIN via the Game Purchase Screen2.3 Method #3: Reset Oculus PIN via the Oculus PC App3 Final Thoughts
Methods to Reset Oculus PIN
If you forgot your Oculus PIN, you can reset it in three ways. While these methods may vary, they will all work to reset the PIN code of your account. Remember to review each method and see which one works best for your Oculus Quest device:
Method #1: Reset Oculus PIN via the Oculus Website
The most secure way recommended to reset your Oculus PIN is through the Oculus official website via the Profile Settings page. To reset your Oculus PIN on the Oculus website, follow these steps: Important: The email associated with your Meta account must be active since your PIN Reset link will be sent to your inbox.
Method #2: Reset Oculus PIN via the Game Purchase Screen
Another way to reset your Oculus PIN is through the Oculus App Store’s game purchase screen. This is similar to the previous method, only you will reset the PIN directly on the Oculus App Store’s official page. To reset your Oculus PIN via the game purchase screen, follow the steps below:
Method #3: Reset Oculus PIN via the Oculus PC App
If you’re using your Oculus Quest VR headset for your PC, you probably have the Oculus PC software installed. You can use this app to reset your PIN. However, this is only recommended for users with an Oculus PC app installed. Use the other methods above if you don’t have this on your computer. To reset your Oculus PIN via the Oculus PC app, follow the steps below:
Final Thoughts
When purchasing a game through the Oculus Quest Store, you’ll need to enter your Oculus PIN to verify your identity for security purposes. However, it’s possible to forget your PIN, especially when you haven’t used it for a while. Hopefully, this guide has shown you how to reset the Oculus PIN on your VR headset. If these methods were ineffective, contact Meta Support for further assistance.
