QUICK ANSWER On a PS5, you can sign in at any time by going to Settings > Users and Accounts > Account > Sign in. PS4 owners can do the same via Settings > Account Management > Sign in.

To download games from PlayStation Store or play with your friends, you need to sign in on your PS4 or PS5 with your PlayStation Network account.

Players are advised to accept the update in order to successfully login to their account. Restart the PS4 gaming console. Restart Playstation by turning the console off and unplug the power cord.

Whether you have a brand new PS4 or just need someone in your home to have their own account, here is how you can create a new PSN account on PS4.