How to Allow Other Users to Play Games on PS4 by Activating Your Primary Console

Learn how to share your PS4 games and PlayStation Plus with other users by activating your PS4 as the Primary console in a few simple steps.

270 views

To allow other users to play games on a PS4, you first need to set your PS4 as your Primary PS4 in account settings. Here's how: 1. Go to Settings > Account Management, 2. Select 'Activate as Your Primary PS4', 3. Choose 'Activate'. This will share your games and PlayStation Plus membership with other users on the same console. Users can then create their own profiles or log in to existing ones to access the games.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does activating a PS4 as your Primary console do? Activating your PS4 as your Primary console allows all users on that console to access your digital games and PlayStation Plus benefits even when logged into different accounts.
  2. Can multiple users play the same PS4 game at the same time? Yes, if your PS4 is set as the Primary console, multiple users can access and play your digital games on that console with their separate profiles.
  3. How do I deactivate my PS4 as the Primary console? To deactivate your PS4 as the Primary console, go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4, and select 'Deactivate'. This will stop sharing your games and subscriptions with other users.