How To Activate a PS5 as Primary

How To Activate a PS5 as Primary

What is PS5 as Primary?

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 PS5 as Primary

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. Select the “Settings” icon > “Users and Accounts” > “Other” > “Console Sharing and Offline Play > “Enable” to set a PS5 as the primary console.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does primary account work on PS5?

There can only be one primary account on a PlayStation 5, and setting a primary account enables sharing where the benefits tied to that account extend to the other accounts on the console. This includes offline playing, game library access, and some PlayStation Plus benefits across all the accounts.

Can you Gameshare on PS5 without activating as primary?

The good news is that PS5 game sharing is still possible, though the option is a little hidden and the wording has changed somewhat. Now, instead of setting a particular console as your primary PS5, you enable Console Sharing and Offline Play instead.

How do I activate my PS4 as primary?

Each player can have one PS4™ console activated as the primary PS4 console for their account. If it’s your first PS4 console, the console is automatically activated as your primary PS4 console. Go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PlayStation 4.

Can you have a PS4 and PS5 as primary?

Activation Limits

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.

Can you have 2 primary accounts on PS5?

Only one primary account on a PS5 at a time.

How many Playstations can have the same primary account?

one PS4™

You can activate only one PS4™ system per account. When you activate a system, other users of the system can use applications and enjoy some of the PlayStation®Plus benefits of your account, even when that user is not logged in.

Why are my PS5 games locked?

If you see a padlock icon next to your purchased content, please try the following steps: Download the content through your account and activate Console Sharing and Offline Play on your PS5 console. If you’re trying to play on a PS4 console, activate the console as your primary PS4.

Can I change primary account on PS5?

For example, if you have multiple consoles in the home, only one can be your primary PS5. Or if you’re sharing games with a friend on another PS5, they’ll lose access to those games once you do this. But if you have access to both PS5s, you can change the primary account as many times as you want.

Can you already have another PS5 with console sharing enabled?

If you have Console Sharing and Offline Play enabled on another PS5 console, disable the console to change activation.

Will deleting a user on PS5 delete my games?

Deleting a user on a PS5 will not delete the games that you’ve purchased. However, you need the licenses associated with that account to access those games if you decide to play them on another account. You can’t delete a PSN account on a PS5, you’ll need to contact Sony.