6 Simple Steps To Make Account Primary On PS5

PlayStation 5 owners, rejoice! You can now designate a primary PS5 account that will grant you access to all your games, apps, and subscriptions, no matter which PS5 you’re using. This is a major improvement over the previous system, which only allowed you to play games on the PS5 that you had purchased and downloaded on that specific console. With the new primary account feature, you can easily switch between PS5s and continue playing your games right where you left off. Plus, you can share your games and apps with other users on your primary PS5, making it a great way to save money and share the gaming experience with friends and family.

To make an account primary on PS5, simply sign in to your PlayStation Network account on the PS5 that you want to use as your primary console. Then, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Account > Set as Primary PS5. Once you’ve done this, all of your games, apps, and subscriptions will be available to you on that PS5. You can also choose to make another PS5 your primary console at any time. However, if you do this, you will lose access to your games, apps, and subscriptions on the previous primary console.

The primary account feature is a great way to get the most out of your PS5. By designating a primary account, you can easily switch between consoles and continue playing your games right where you left off. You can also share your games and apps with other users on your primary PS5, making it a great way to save money and share the gaming experience with friends and family.

Connecting to Your PS5

To set up your PS5 and make an account primary, you’ll need to connect it to the internet. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

Power on your PS5. Connect the power cord to your PS5 and plug it into a power outlet. Press the power button on the front of the console to turn it on.
Connect to your Wi-Fi network. Go to Settings > Network > Set Up Internet Connection. Select your Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks and enter the password when prompted.
Create a PlayStation Network account. If you don’t already have a PlayStation Network account, you’ll need to create one. Go to Users and Accounts > Account > Sign In. Select Create New Account and follow the on-screen instructions to create your account.
Sign in to your PlayStation Network account. Once you have created an account, sign in using your email address and password. You can also sign in using your Facebook or Google account.

Make your account primary. Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Account > Activation. Select Activate as Your Primary PS5.

Once you have made your account primary, you will be able to access all of the features and benefits of PlayStation Network, including online multiplayer, game downloads, and PlayStation Store.

Locating the Account Management Menu

To navigate to the account management menu on your PS5, follow these steps:

From the PS5 home screen, select the Settings icon (gear-shaped).
Scroll down and select Users and Accounts.
Select Account.

The account management menu provides various options for managing your PlayStation Network account, including setting your primary console and managing account information.

Navigating the Settings Options

To designate an account as the primary account on your PS5, you’ll need to navigate through various settings options. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Access System Settings

From the PS5 home screen, scroll to the far right corner and select the “Settings” icon. This will take you to the console’s system settings menu.

2. Navigate to Users and Accounts

Within the system settings, locate the “Users and Accounts” section and select it. This will display a list of accounts associated with your PS5.

3. Manage Your Account

Here’s how to manage your account and set it as the primary account:

Step	Description
1	Select the account you want to make primary.
2	Scroll down and select the “Make Primary” option.
3	Confirm your selection by selecting “Yes” in the pop-up window.

Once you’ve completed these steps, the selected account will become the primary account on your PS5. This will grant it full access to all features and settings on the console, including the ability to purchase and download games, access online multiplayer, and manage other accounts.

Selecting the Primary PS5 Account

The Primary PS5 Account is the main user account associated with your console. It is used to make purchases from the PlayStation Store, manage your subscriptions, and access PlayStation Plus benefits. To select your Primary PS5 Account, follow these steps:

Go to Settings > Users and Accounts.
Select the user account you want to make primary.
Click on the Set as Primary PS5 button.
Confirm your selection. All accounts on your console will now have access to the benefits of the Primary PS5 Account, including the ability to play games purchased from the PlayStation Store and access PlayStation Plus.

Benefits of Setting a Primary PS5 Account

There are several benefits to setting a Primary PS5 Account, including:

Access to games purchased from the PlayStation Store: Any games purchased from the PlayStation Store will be available to all users on your console, even if they are not signed in to the account that purchased the game.
Access to PlayStation Plus benefits: PlayStation Plus subscribers can enjoy a variety of benefits, including free games, discounts on purchases, and online multiplayer access. These benefits will be available to all users on your console, even if they are not signed in to the account that subscribed to PlayStation Plus.
Automatic game updates: Games purchased from the PlayStation Store will be automatically updated to the latest version, even if you are not signed in to the account that purchased the game.
Access to saved data: Saved data from games purchased from the PlayStation Store will be accessible to all users on your console, even if they are not signed in to the account that purchased the game. However the save data will not be uploaded to the cloud and will be limited to that specific console only.

Confirming the Change

Once you’ve selected “Make Primary” and confirmed your choice, you’ll see a confirmation message on the screen. This message will let you know that the account has been successfully set as the primary account on the PS5. You’ll also be given the option to transfer data from another PS5 to this one if you have multiple consoles.

In the case of a secondary account, you’ll need to confirm the change by selecting “Yes” on the confirmation screen. Once you’ve confirmed the change, the secondary account will become the primary account on the PS5.

Additional Details for Making an Account Primary on PS5

1. Ensure you are logged in to the PSN account you wish to make primary.

2. Go to Settings > Users and Accounts.

3. Select Users.

4. Choose the account you want to set as primary.

5. Select “Make Primary.” (Extended Explanation: At this step, you will be prompted to confirm this change. Verifying the account is essential because it will affect certain system settings and functionalities. Once confirmed, the selected account will gain administrator privileges on the PS5, allowing them to manage other user accounts, control parental settings, and access exclusive features reserved for the primary account, such as online gameplay with PS Plus subscription benefits.)

6. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.

7. You will see a confirmation message indicating that the account has been successfully set as the primary account.

Account Type	Actions Affected by Making Primary
Primary Account	– Administrator privileges
	– Managing other user accounts
	– Parental settings control
	– Exclusive access to PS Plus benefits
Secondary Account	– Limited user privileges
	– No access to administrator settings
	– Restricted online gameplay
	– No PS Plus benefits

Understanding the Benefits of a Primary Account

A primary account on PS5 offers several key advantages:

Game Sharing with Other Consoles

By setting your account as primary on a PS5, you can share your digital game library with other PS5 consoles. This means that anyone using those consoles can access your games, even if they don’t have their own account. This is a great way to save money and share your gaming experiences with friends or family members.

Automatic Game Updates

With a primary account, your games will automatically update to the latest version as soon as they become available. This ensures that you always have the most recent patches and features, without having to manually check for updates.

Access to PlayStation Plus Benefits

If you have a PlayStation Plus subscription, you’ll need to set your account as primary on your PS5 to access its benefits. These benefits include online multiplayer gaming, free monthly games, exclusive discounts, and more.

Game Sharing with Other Users

With a primary account, you can share your game library with other users on the same PS5. This means that they can download and play your games as if they were their own. Keep in mind that only two consoles can be activated as primary at a time. To deactivate a primary console, go to the “Settings” menu, select “Account Management,” then “Deactivate Consoles.” Alternatively, you can manage your active consoles on the PlayStation website.

Additional Perks

In addition to the above benefits, having a primary account on your PS5 also grants you access to certain exclusive content and promotions. For example, you may receive early access to beta versions of upcoming games or special discounts on PlayStation Store purchases.

Benefits of a primary PS5 account
Game sharing with other consoles
Automatic game updates
Access to PlayStation Plus benefits
Game sharing with other users
Additional perks

Managing Multiple PS5 Accounts

A PlayStation Network (PSN) account is required to use a PS5 console. You can create multiple PSN accounts and use them on the same PS5, but only one account can be the primary account.

The primary account is the one that is used to purchase games and other content from the PlayStation Store. It is also the account that is used to set up family sharing, which allows other users on the PS5 to access your purchased content.

To make an account primary on PS5, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your PSN account on the PS5.

2. Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Users.

3. Select the account you want to make primary.

4. Select Make Primary.

5. Confirm your selection.

6. The selected account will now be the primary account on the PS5.

Note that you can only have one primary account on each PS5 console. If you want to change the primary account, you will need to sign out of the current primary account and then sign in to the new primary account.

7. Additional Information about Making an Account Primary on PS5

* If you are the primary account holder, you can set up family sharing to allow other users on the PS5 to access your purchased content.
* You can also use the primary account to manage other PSN accounts on the PS5, such as creating new accounts or deleting existing accounts.
* If you ever need to deactivate the primary account on the PS5, you can do so by going to Settings > Users and Accounts > Users > Primary PS5 > Deactivate.

Transferring Games and Data

Once you’ve created a primary account, you can start transferring games and data from your old PS4 to your new PS5. Here’s how:

On your old PS4, go to Settings > System > Transfer Data.
Select “Transfer Data to Another PS4.”
Connect your new PS5 to the same network as your old PS4.
On your new PS5, go to Settings > System > Transfer Data.
Select “Receive Data from Another PS4.”
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer.
Once the transfer is complete, you’ll be able to access your games and data on your new PS5.

Notes:

You can only transfer data from one PS4 to another PS5 at a time.

Not all games and data can be transferred between PS4 and PS5. For a list of incompatible games, please visit the PlayStation support website.

Types of Data	Transferable
Games	Yes
Game Saves	Yes
User Settings	Yes
Trophies	Yes
DLC	Yes (if purchased on the same account)
PSN Wallet Balance	No
PSN Friends List	No
PSN Trophies	No

Sharing Games and Subscriptions

On your PS5, you can share games and subscriptions with other PS5 users. This is a great way to save money and experience games with friends and family. To share games and subscriptions, you must first make the other user a member of your family. You can do this by going to Settings > Users and Accounts > Family and Other Users > Add Family Member. Once the other user has been added to your family, you can share games and subscriptions with them by following these steps:

Games:

Go to the game you want to share.
Press the Options button on your controller.
Select Share Game.
Select the user you want to share the game with.

Subscriptions:

Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Family and Other Users > Family Management.
Select the user you want to share the subscription with.
Select Share Subscriptions.
Select the subscriptions you want to share.

Once you have shared games and subscriptions with another user, they will be able to access them from their own PS5. However, they will not be able to play games that are only available to you through your PlayStation Plus subscription.

Feature	Primary Account	Secondary Account
Play games	Yes	Yes (with restrictions)
Access PlayStation Plus games	Yes	Yes (if primary account has PS Plus)
Purchase games and subscriptions	Yes	No
Share games and subscriptions with other users	Yes	No

Troubleshooting Account Issues

1. Sign Out and Back In

Sometimes, simply signing out of your account and then signing back in can resolve any issues you’re experiencing. To sign out, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Account > Sign Out.

2. Check Your Network Connection

Make sure your PS5 is connected to the internet. To check your network connection, go to Settings > Network > Test Internet Connection.

3. Power Cycle Your PS5

Sometimes, a power cycle can help resolve account issues. To power cycle your PS5, turn it off completely, wait a few minutes, and then turn it back on.

4. Rebuild Your Database

If you’re still having account issues, you can try rebuilding your database. This will not delete any of your data, but it can help resolve any issues that may be causing your account problems. To rebuild your database, go to Settings > System > System Software > Rebuild Database.

5. Reinitialize Your PS5

As a last resort, you can try reinitializing your PS5. This will delete all of your data, so make sure you back up any important data before you do this. To reinitialize your PS5, go to Settings > System > System Software > Reinitialize Your PS5.

6. Contact PlayStation Support

If you’re still having account issues after trying all of the above steps, you can contact PlayStation Support for help. You can contact PlayStation Support by going to https://www.playstation.com/support/.

How To Make Account Primary On Ps5

To make an account primary on PS5, you will need to:

Sign in to your PS5 with the account you want to make primary.
Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Users.
Select the account you want to make primary and click on the “Make Primary” button.
Enter your password to confirm.

Once you have made an account primary, all of your games and apps will be available to play on that PS5. You will also be able to access PlayStation Plus benefits, such as online multiplayer and cloud saves.