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How to Fix Can’t Activate PS4 as Primary PS4

Lim How Wei
June 8, 2023

Are you unable to activate your PS4 as the primary PS4?

By activating it, you can use your content even when the server is not available.

Anyone who uses it will be able to use apps and themes you purchase from the PlayStation Store.

They can also enjoy the benefits of your PS Plus subscription.

Lastly, your system can automatically download content you pre-ordered or content you’ve purchased.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the can’t activate your PS4 as the primary PS4 issue on your PlayStation.

How to Fix Can’t Activate PS4 as Primary PS4

To fix can’t activate PS4 as primary PS4, try changing your Primary DNS to 1.1.1.1 and Secondary DNS to 1.0.0.1 first.

You can also try using your mobile hotspot or deactivating all consoles linked to your account.

Fix 1: Change your DNS

  1. PS4’s settings menu > Network > Set Up Internet Connection.
  2. Select Wi-Fi or LAN, depending on your connection type.
  3. IP address setting: Custom.
  4. DHCP Host Name: Do Not Specify.
  5. DNS settings: Manual.
  6. Primary DNS: 1.1.1.1.
  7. Secondary DNS: 1.0.0.1.
  8. Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4.

Tip: If the above DNS doesn’t work, try setting 8.8.8.8 as your Primary DNS and 8.8.4.4 as your Secondary DNS.

Fix 2: Connect to your mobile hotspot

  1. Turn on your mobile hotspot (on iOS/Android).
  2. PS4’s settings menu > Network > Set Up Internet Connection.
  3. Select “Use Wi-Fi” and select your mobile hotspot’s name.
  4. Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4.

Tip: After you’ve connected to your phone’s hotspot, wait a little while, and activate your PlayStation as your primary system and you can play games again (you can connect back to your Wi-Fi after).

Fix 3: Deactivate all consoles linked to your account

  1. Go to the PlayStation website and sign into your account.
  2. Click on your profile picture > Account settings > Device Management.
  3. Select “PlayStation Consoles” and select “Deactivate All Devices”.
  4. Go back to your PS4 > Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4.

Further reading

How to Fix Cannot Connect to the Server to Verify the License on PS4

How to Fix Cannot Use the Content Error on PS4

How to Fix NP-34958-9 Error Code on PS4

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