It has been nearly a month since Square Enix announced the Security Token, their new hand-held device to protect against character theft and hacking for Final Fantasy XI. Today marks the first day that the Tokens will be available for purchase through PlayOnline, as well as the first day for the new "Square Enix Account" system, which will be tied in with the Security Tokens to increase character safety even further.

From PlayOnline.com:

We're pleased to announce that the Square Enix Security Token is now available for purchase via the PlayOnline Viewer! The token greatly increases the security of PlayOnline accounts by requiring users to log on using a one-time password, updated every 30 seconds, which is displayed on the token's screen.

Also debuting alongside the Square Enix Security Token is the new "Square Enix Account" system. Square Enix Accounts are compatible with FINAL FANTASY XI and PlayOnline, as well as other future online services. Users must first register a Square Enix Account, which is a free service, in order to make use of the security token.

* The Square Enix security token is available for purchase exclusively via the PlayOnline Viewer. The order page may be accessed from the FINAL FANTASY XI top page.

Click here to register a Square Enix Account.

The Square Enix Account information page may be accessed here.
Details on the in-game present for registered Square Enix account holders may be found here.