How to Change Your Primary PS5 Console
Learn how to switch your primary PS5 console for accessing games and entitlements.
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To change your primary PS5, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Console Sharing and Offline Play. Select Disable on your current PS5. On the new PS5, visit the same menu and select Enable. This will set the new PS5 as your primary console, allowing you to download and play your digital games and access your entitlements. Make sure you are logged into your PSN account when enabling the new console.
FAQs & Answers
- What happens if I don't set my new PS5 as primary? You won't be able to access your digital games or entitlements on the new PS5 unless it's set as your primary console.
- Can I change my primary PS5 multiple times? Yes, you can change your primary PS5, but there may be limitations on how often you can do this within a certain timeframe.
- Do I need to log into PSN to change primary settings? Yes, ensure you are logged into your PSN account to enable your new PS5 as the primary console.
- Is console sharing available on all PS5 accounts? Console sharing and offline play features are available to all users with a PSN account on the PlayStation 5.