Consoles are made primary for accounts, not the other way. The console can be made primary for all the accounts on it. Show The only benefit other accounts share with the account that purchased PS Plus is the ability to play online. You cannot use PSN cloud saves, download the free games. or use the Plus discounts to purchase games on other accounts. Activate your PS4™ system as your primary system, using your account. Activating your system enables these features:
Activating your systemThe PS4™ system you use to sign in to PlayStation™Network for the first time is automatically activated as your primary PS4™ system. To activate your system after you first sign in, select (Settings) > [Account Management] > [Activate as Your Primary PS4] > [Activate].Deactivating your systemSelect (Settings) > [Account Management] > [Activate as Your Primary PS4] > [Deactivate] on an activated PS4™ system.
When you cannot deactivate your systemWhen you cannot deactivate your system, for example, due to a malfunction or because your system has been disposed of, visit the customer support website for your country or region.
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How do I make myself primary user on PS4?The PS4™ system you use to sign in to PlayStation™Network for the first time is automatically activated as your primary PS4™ system. To activate your system after you first sign in, select (Settings) > [Account Management] > [Activate as Your Primary PS4] > [Activate].
Can you have 2 primary accounts on PS4?Unfortunately, if you have more than one PS4 or PS5, you'll need another account with PS Plus for each extra console you have. That's because benefits can only be shared from the primary account to other accounts on the same console, and there can only be one primary account per console.
How do you change owners on PS4?Hold down the PS button in the middle of your PS4 controller to access the Quick Menu, and highlight the Power option. 3. Select "Switch User" from the menu on the right, and you'll be brought to an account selection screen.
What is primary account on PS4?When you set a primary PS4, all other users of that PS4 can enjoy the digital content you own, even if they are not logged in to your account. For example, I buy Minecraft. My brother can then log into his account and play the game, even though he never bought it.
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