Connect to the internet using Wi-Fi (for a wireless connection) by following the steps below.
Go to Settings > Network > Settings > Set Up Internet Connection.
New and saved Wi-Fi networks appear. Choose the one you want to connect to, and then select Connect.
The Wi-Fi network will display a padlock icon next to it if it's password protected. To connect, enter the Wi-Fi password (WPA, WPA2, WEP, WPA3). This password may be found on the back of your router. If you don't know your network password, ask your router manufacturer, ISP, or network administrator.
If you can’t find your Wi-Fi network, scroll down, select Set Up Manually, and then adjust the settings.
When you're using an access point that supports WPS, you can scroll down and select Set Up Using WPS Button,and follow the on-screen instructions.
Please note, PS5® consoles support IPv6 network connections but do not support IPv6-only network connections. If your router is set to IPv6-only, please change your router settings to use IPv4. For more information about changing your router settings, please contact the manufacturer.
Go to Settings > Network > Set Up Internet Connection.
Select Use Wi-Fi > Easy.
New and saved Wi-Fi networks appear. Choose the one you want to connect to.
If the connection is successful, you're prompted to Test Internet Connection.
The Wi-Fi network will display a padlock icon next to it if it's password protected. To connect, enter the Wi-Fi password (WPA, WPA2, WEP). This password may be found on the back of your router. If you don't see it, ask your router manufacturer, ISP, or network administrator.
If you can't find your Wi-Fi network, scroll down, select Set Up Manually, and then adjust the settings.
When using an access point that supports WPS or AOSS, you can scroll down and select Set Up Using WPS Button or Set Up Using AOSS™ and follow the on-screen instructions.
To access PlayStation™Network, need to sign in with your account details or create a new account.
Connect to the internet using a LAN cable (for a wired connection) by following the steps below.
Go to Settings > Network > Settings > Set Up Internet Connection.
Select Set Up Wired LAN > Connect.
Please note: PS5 consoles support IPv6 network connections but do not support IPv6-only network connections. If your router is set to IPv6-only, please change your router settings to use IPv4. For more information about changing your router settings, please contact the manufacturer.
Where to find the LAN port on PlayStation consoles
The location of the LAN port on the PlayStation console varies depending on the model of your console. Select your PlayStation console model to view the location of the LAN ports for each series.