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- Turn on console sharing
- Turn off console sharing
- Console sharing features
- Activation limits
- Remote deactivation
For information about activating a PlayStation®4 console, visit the guide below.
How to activate a primary PS4™ console
How to enable PS5 Console Sharing and Offline Play
PS5™ Console Sharing and Offline Play is automatically enabled on the PS5 console you use to sign in to PlayStation™Network for the first time. To enable Console Sharing on a new PS5 console, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Console Sharing and Offline Play.
- Select Enable.
- Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Console Sharing and Offline Play.
- Select Disable.
What is PS5 Console Sharing and Offline Play?
When you enable console sharing and offline play, anyone who uses your PS5 console can:
- Play your games and media even when the console is offline.
- Play games and media you’ve purchased and downloaded.
- Enjoy some benefits of your PlayStation Plus membership, such as online multiplayer and Game Help.
Share PlayStation®Plus benefits
PS5 Console Sharing and Offline Play limits
- You can enable Console Sharing and Offline Play on one PS5 console at a time.
PS5 Console Sharing and Offline Play does not affect your other console activation limits.
PlayStation console activation limits
How to remotely disable PS5 console sharing
To deactivate a console you no longer have access to, sign in to Account Management and deactivate all devices. Please note, you can only remotely deactivate all devices every 6 months.
Remotely deactivate all consoles
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