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How to have multiple accounts on a PS5?

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How to create an account on PS5How to create multiple usersHow to switch from one user to anotherHow to share PlayStation Plus between different users

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PlayStation 5 has arrived in Spain and many users are waiting for the delivery man to arrive at their homes. Then it is time to configure the console to start enjoying the first games that have been released for the platform. Some of their launch games are Demon's Souls Remake or Sackboy: An Adventure in the Big , where one of the most iconic pets of the brand returns . PS5 allows all games to be shared between different users, including PS Plus games that are generally only available to subscribers to the service. Today we explain how to have multiple accounts on a PS5 .

Many PlayStation fans already have a user account . If you are new to the PlayStation family, this guide will interest you as the first thing you need to play on PS5 is to create a PlayStation Network account . Thanks to the new interface of PS5 it is now much easier to navigate between its menus. From the moment you have an account, all the services you hire and the purchases you make will be associated with your user profile . So let's start at the beginning.

How to create an account on PS5

There are different ways to create a PlayStation Network account from PS5. When you turn on the console , one of the first messages that appears will force you to select a user profile. Players who already have an active account can log in from this same screen, but new users have to add a new profile . Among the options, there is also the possibility to add multiple users to PS5 or create a temporary anonymous account for quick access.

Instead, the purpose of this point is to create a permanent account that is linked to PS5. In that case, select [Get Started] and [Create Account]. You just have to follow the instructions to finish the process. Another way to create the account is in the [Settings] menu of PS5 located on the top bar of the interface. You will recognize it because it is shaped like a gear. You just have to perform the following steps:

1. Go to [Settings] of PS5.
2. Click [Login].
3. Select the [Users and Accounts] option .
4. Choose [Account] and click [Login] .
5. Select [Create account] .
6. Enter your personal information such as date of birth, region or language.
7. Finally, enter your email address and password 2 times to confirm.

How to create multiple users

Now we return to the welcome message that appears as soon as the console is turned on. On this screen you can add other users whether they have a PlayStation Network account or not. In the second case, you have to enter [Quick Play] as a guest and you will be able to access all the games installed on the console with some limitations. For example, guest users cannot access the multiplayer features of games, use PlayStation Plus benefits, or purchase games from the digital store. That is why it is important that all household members have a PlayStation Network account. Follow these steps to add multiple users .

1. Turn on your PS5.
2. On the welcome screen, select [Get started] under [Add User].
3. Accept the PlayStation license agreement and click [Confirm].
4. Update the system software if necessary.
5. Select [Create an account] if you do not have an account or enter the user information to log in.

You can repeat this process as many times as you need, although you can also create accounts for minors . These profiles are subject to limited use of the functions and controlled by the minor's guardians thanks to parental control . Once you have added all the accounts that will be used in the future, you can switch between the profiles whenever you want.

You can also delete profiles from the system [Settings] . Go back to [Users and accounts] and in the [Users] option, all the profiles that have ever been registered in the console appear. You just have to click on the trash that appears next to the user you want to delete. In addition to the user, the games that are saved from the same are also deleted .

How to switch from one user to another

Certainly this option is not a novelty in PS5 because in previous consoles it could already be done. But if it is your first console it is normal that you feel lost. When you have all the profiles properly configured, they will appear permanently on the PS5 home screen . It is the most accessible place where you can select a user and change to another if you need it. If you make a mistake and enter with another player profile, don't worry. You can switch users by pressing the PS button on the DualSense controller and a drop-down menu will appear.

1. Press the PS button on the DualSense controller.
2. A menu appears on the right, select [Change user] .
3. Choose the user profile you want to use or add a new one if it is not in the list.

How to share PlayStation Plus between different users

One of the virtues of PS5 is that it has many more options to share the games with other users. We already tell you how to play PS5 from your PC or from your mobile with the Remote Play application. With the remote game you can play with a friend locally without having to be in the same house. You can also share the PlayStation Plus service which has many benefits for its subscribers. Non-subscriber users will be able to play PS Plus games when using the same console .

1. Enter [Settings].
2. Select [Users and Accounts] and click [Others] .
3. Choose [Share console and play offline] .
4. Hit [Enable] if this option is disabled, but by default it should be active.

In this way, the other members of the household do not have to have more subscriptions to PlayStation Plus because they will be able to play all the titles of the main user . Feel free to take a look around the web to discover all the confirmed PS5 games and other features of the Sony console.