https //www.playstation.com/ps5/create-account : How to connect a PS5 console to a display
You need an account to use PlayStation Network services. It’s free to create an account at www.playstation.com/ps5/create-account and you do not need to provide any payment details.
If you already have an account on your PS4 console, you can use the same account for your PS5 console. You can have your Playstation®Plus subscription, trophies, friends, and other information on your PS5 console, while still having them on your PS4 console.
How to create an adult account for PSN
Information needed to create an account
- Date of birth
This is required for security measures. Make sure to enter your date of birth correctly. This can’t be changed later. - Country or region
Make sure to select your country or region correctly. This can’t be changed later. - Preferred language
This is the language displayed in PlayStation™Store and on certain screens, as well as the language displayed in emails you receive from PlayStation. - Sign-in ID (email address)
To sign in, you need to check the confirmation email you received. You’ll also receive important information and use this email address for password recovery. Enter an email address that you can access and receive emails. - Password
Choose a secure password that no one can easily guess and update it regularly. Be sure not to forget it and record it somewhere safe. - Name
Your real name is displayed to your close friends. You can also edit your privacy settings to control what is visible publicly. - Address
Set up an account for PlayStation Network
Web browser: set up an account
- Go to Account Management and select Create New Account.
- Enter your details and preferences and select Next on each screen.
- Verify your email address. Check your email for a verification message. Follow the instructions in the message to verify your email address.
PS5: set up an account
If you already have an account on your PS4 console, you can use the same account for your PS5 console. You can have your Playstation®Plus subscription, trophies, friends, and other information on your PS5 console, while still having them on your PS4 console.
- Go to the home screen and select the profile picture.
- Select Switch User > Add User > Get Started.
- Select Create an Account from the sign-in screen.
- Enter the necessary information.
- Verify your email address. Check your email for a verification message. Follow the instructions in the message to verify your email address.
Find out how to set up your PlayStation®5 console for the first time, update the system software and connect to PlayStation™Network (PSN).
First, check the model number of your PS5® console.
Select your model of PS5 console from the list below for instructions.
PS5 console (CFI-2000 model group – slim)
Console with disc drive installed and feet (long) attached.
Console without disc drive installed and feet (short) attached.
