How to Activate a PS4 As a Primary: 4 Steps (with Pictures)

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If you use your PlayStation account on multiple PlayStation 4 consoles, setting one of the consoles as a primary allows you to share game and subscription content with other users of that same console. Only one PS4 can be set as a primary console per account. This wikiHow shows you how to set a PlayStation 4 as your primary console.

Steps

1. 1Press the PS button on the controller. This brings up your PlayStation dashboard.
2. 2Select Settings. It’s in the row of icons at the top, next to the “Power” option.
   • You’ll use the left analog stick to navigate to menu options and then press the X button to make your selection.
3. 3Select Account Management.
4. 4Select Activate. This console is now set as your primary PS4.[1] X Research source
   • If you ever get rid of your PS4, remember to deactivate it first. You can do so by selecting Deactivate from the “Account Management” screen.

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1. Press the PS button.
2. Select Settings and press X.
3. Select Account Management and press X.
4. Select Activate and press X.