Can Two Accounts Share PlayStation Plus on One PS4?

Learn how two accounts can share PlayStation Plus benefits on the same PS4 by setting the primary account. Find out what features are shared and which are exclusive.

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Yes, two accounts can share PlayStation Plus benefits on the same PlayStation 4. To do this, set the PS4 system as the 'primary PS4' for the account with the PlayStation Plus subscription. This allows all other user accounts on that system to play online multiplayer and enjoy other Plus advantages. However, certain benefits like free monthly games are exclusive to the subscriber's account.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I share PlayStation Plus benefits with multiple accounts on the same PS4? Yes, by setting the PS4 as the 'primary PS4' for the PlayStation Plus subscriber account, other accounts on the same console can share benefits like online multiplayer.
  2. Do all PlayStation Plus benefits get shared when accounts share a subscription? No, some benefits such as free monthly games are only available on the subscriber's account, while other features like online multiplayer can be shared.
  3. How do I set my PS4 as the primary console for sharing PlayStation Plus? Log into the PlayStation Plus subscriber account, go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4, and select Activate to enable sharing on that console.