How To Activate a PS4 Account as Primary on PS5
What is Primary on PS5?
Setting a PS5 as the primary console allows other users to play your games offline and play the games you downloaded. They also share your PS Plus benefits. Users on non-primary PS5 consoles will NOT be able to play the games you purchased from the PS Store, share your PS Plus benefits, or play your games offline.
How To Activate a PS4 Account as Primary on PS5
You can have both a PS5 console and a PS4™ console activated at the same time. If you use your account on multiple PS5 consoles or PS4 consoles, you can only activate one each.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change the primary console from PS4 to PS5?
Select the “Settings” icon > “Users and Accounts” > “Other” > “Console Sharing and Offline Play > “Enable” to set a PS5 as the primary console.
How do I use my PS4 account on PS5?
If you already have an account on your PS4 console, you can use the same account for your PS5 console. Your PlayStation Plus subscription, trophies, friends, and other information will sync to your PS5 console. Go to Account Management and select Create New Account. Follow the on-screen instructions.
How do I activate my PS4 as primary without another PS4?
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].
Can a PS4 and PS5 use the same account?
One cool feature of the PS5 is that it’s a standalone thing. Like PS4 before it, you can play on your last-gen console and your new one from the same account simultaneously. So, what does this mean? If you have two PS4s in your house, you likely share your digital games with a kid or sibling.
Can I play PS4 games on PS5?
Backwards compatibility means that games which are made for the PlayStation 4 (PS4) also work on the PlayStation 5 (PS5). With backwards compatibility on the PS5: You can play physical or digital PS4 games on the PS5. You can upgrade certain PS4 games to a next-gen PS5 version with 4K resolution and high framerate.
Can you switch PS5 version to PS4?
Switching between PS5 and PS4 versions on your PlayStation®5 console. If you own the PS4 and PS5 versions of the same game, here’s how to switch between them: From the Games Home Screen, go to the Game Library. Select the game and press X.
Why can’t I transfer my data from PS4 to PS5?
Check if you are using the same PlayStation Network (PSN) account on both your PS4 and PS5 consoles. If you are using different accounts, your games won’t transfer over to your new console. Make sure you’re signed in with the correct account on your PS5.
Do PS4 games automatically upgrade to PS5?
Insert the physical copy of a PS4 game or navigate to the digital version’s game hub to get started. If you own the game, you will likely see a “Free PS5 Upgrade” option. Select it and select “Download”. Over 60 PS4 games offer free upgrades to the PS5 version, while several others can be upgraded at a discounted cost.
Should I transfer data from PS4 to PS5?
If you have PS4 games you want to play on your Sony PS5, there’s no reason to start from scratch. You have a few ways to transfer your save files to the new console. The PlayStation 5 has some great-looking games, but there are also plenty of PS4 games that will run better than ever on the new hardware.
Where is account management on PS5?
Go to Settings > Account Management. Select Account Information, then Upgrade Your Account.