How To Activate a Primary PS4
What is Primary PS4?
Activating a primary PS4™ console links the console to your account and enables these features: Anyone who uses your primary PS4 console can use applications you purchase from PlayStation™Store. Anyone who uses your primary PS4 console can enjoy some of the benefits of your PlayStation®Plus subscription.
How To Activate a Primary PS4
Activating your system
The PS4™ system you use to sign in to PlayStation™Network for the first time is automatically activated as your primary PS4™ system. To activate your system after you first sign in, select (Settings) > [Account Management] > [Activate as Your Primary PS4] > [Activate].
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I activate my PS4 as primary without deactivating another PS4?
Go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PlayStation 4. Select Activate or Deactivate.
Can you have 2 accounts activated as primary on PS4?
Yes, you can have your PS4 set as the primary system for multiple accounts at once. At least 2. I have a US and an Australian account on mine. Right, it’s accounts that can only be activated to one system only as a primary.
Why does it say I have another PS4 activated as primary?
Either someone has access to your account and activated another PS4 with it. Or you previously had a different one and didn’t deactivate it from your account before you did whatever you did with it whether that be sold it, gave it away or put it in storage.
How many times can you activate primary PS4?
Each player can have one PS4 console activated as the primary PS4 console for their account.
Can you activate a deactivated PS4?
once you have deactivated the ps4 as your primary console you can activate a new primary console at any time. Step 1: Run PS4 and open the Settings menu by clicking the gear icon. Step 2: Then click Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4.
How do I remove PS4 as primary?
- Go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4.
- Select Deactivate > Yes.
How many accounts on PS4 can you have?
Up to four users can log in to your PS4™ system at the same time. When multiple users are logged in and a user presses the PS button on the controller, that user’s home screen appears.
What happens when you deactivate your PS4 as primary?
If you’re no longer planning to use your PS4, perhaps because you’ve upgraded to a PS5 or you’re selling it, you should deactivate the PS4 so it’s no longer associated with your account. That’ll let you set up another console using the same account.
How do I share my PS4 games with primary?
How to gameshare on the PS4
- Log into your PlayStation account on a friend’s PS4 console.
- Choose Settings.
- Choose Account Management.
- Select Activate as Your Primary PS4 and confirm the choice. You might need to deactivate your own PS4 console, but don’t worry, you can reactivate it.
Can I activate my PS4 as primary after game sharing?
Check account settings: Make sure that the account you’re using for game sharing is set as the primary account on the PS4. To do this, go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4. Activate the account if it’s not already set as primary.