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How to activate your primary account on PS4

PlayStation 4 allows you to add more than one account on the same console. However, what some users are unaware of is that it also offers the option to share games and benefits between them. You can use content from other regions and even play online by paying only one subscription. In this tutorial, learn how to activate your primary account.

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Enabling PS4 as the main system enables features and benefits for other users who have accounts linked to the console, such as:

Any user can enjoy the games and applications purchased from the PS Store. That is, other accounts using the PS4 system can use the content purchased by the main account;
Any user can take advantage of the benefits of their PS Plus subscription. If the primary account is a subscriber, other users can play online without the need for another subscription;
The PS4 can automatically download content purchased by the PlayStation App, including pre-game games;
The main account user can connect the PS4 to another device through the internet, such as PS Vita, PC or mobile phone, using Remote Use;

You can only activate one PS4 per account. When you activate another console, your account will be disabled in the previous one. It is also not necessary for the primary account to be logged in for other users to use the features.

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How to activate an account

Step 1. On the main screen of the PS4, go to the "Settings";

PlayStation 4 main screen

Step 2. Click on "PlayStation Network / Account Management";

PS4 Settings Menu

Step 3. Select the "Enable as your primary PS4" option;

PS4 Account Management Menu

Step 4. Click "Activate" and wait for the process to complete;

Activating PS4 as a primary

Step 5. Okay, now your PS4 is turned on as the primary. Click "OK" to complete. Other accounts can already enjoy features and games.

Disabling an account

To disable your PS4 account, follow the same steps as above, but this time click the "Disable" option. Remember to disable your account before transferring, selling, or switching console.