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How To Sign Into PlayStation Network On PS4, PS5

David Carcasole / January 16, 2024

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Guide: How To Sign Into PlayStation Network On PS4, PS5 – When you bring home a shiny new PS5 or PS4 console, you can just pop in a disc and start gaming right away.

However there are a few setup steps that could help make your experience as good as possible. A notable step in the process is signing up or signing in to your PlayStation Network Account.

It’s not necessary of course for playing the latest PlayStation games, but being signed in to your account and having one can really open up your console experience.

That’s why in this quick guide, you’ll find out how to sign into PlayStation Network on PS4 and PS5.

Let’s get into it.

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Guide: How To Sign Into PlayStation Network On PS4, PS5


How To Sign Into PlayStation Network On PS4

If you’ve just purchased this console, and are turning it on for the first time, then as part of the setup you’ll be prompted to sign into a PlayStation Network account.

If you skipped that step at the time and are looking to sign into a PlayStation Network account today, follow these steps:

  • Turn on your PS4 console
  • From your home screen, navigate to Settings
  • Select Account Management within Settings
  • Select Sign Into PlayStation Network
  • Enter the email and password associated with your PlayStation Network Account

How To Sign Into PlayStation Network On PS5

For brand new PS5 consoles being turned on for the first time, you’ll be prompted to sign into your PlayStation Network account, if you have one, as part of the setup.

If you skipped that step originally, follow these steps:

  • Turn on your PS5 console
  • From your home screen, navigate to Settings
  • Within your Settings, select Users and Accounts
  • Once there, a message saying “You’re not signed in. Connect to PlayStation Network to use this feature”
  • Below the message will be a big button that says “Sign In”
  • Select that and enter the email and password associated with your PlayStation Network account

 

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