How to Perform a License Transfer on Your PS4

In this article, we will guide you through the process of performing a license transfer on your PlayStation 4 (PS4). License transfer is a useful feature that allows you to share your digital games and content with other accounts on the same console or with a different PS4. Whether you’re upgrading to a new console or sharing your games with a friend or family member, here’s how you can do it.

Before we dive into the details, it’s important to understand the fundamental concepts of license transfer on the PS4.

• A primary PS4 is the console where your purchases and content are linked to your account. You can only have one primary PS4 at a time.
• Secondary PS4s are consoles where your content can be accessed as long as you are signed in to your account.

If you’re planning to transfer licenses to a new PS4, you first need to deactivate your current primary PS4 to ensure that your digital content can be accessed on the new console. Here’s how you do it:

1. Turn on your current PS4 and sign in to the account with the licenses you want to transfer.
2. Go to “Settings” on the main menu.
3. Select “Account Management.”
4. Choose “Activate as Your Primary PS4.”
5. Select “Deactivate” and confirm.

Activate Your New PS4 as the Primary Console

Now, on your new PS4, you need to set it as your primary console. This is crucial for accessing your transferred licenses.

1. Turn on your new PS4.
2. Sign in with the same account that you used on your previous PS4.
3. Go to “Settings” and select “Account Management.”
4. Choose “Activate as Your Primary PS4.”

Download Your Games and Content

Once you’ve set your new PS4 as the primary console, you can begin downloading your games and content.

1. From the home screen, go to the “Library.”
2. Navigate to “Purchased.”
3. Select the games or content you want to download and click “Download.”

Sharing with Secondary Accounts

If you want to share your digital games and content with other accounts on the same PS4, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to the secondary account you want to share with.
2. Go to the “Library.”
3. Access the games and content from the primary account and enjoy them on your secondary account.

Sharing with Another PS4

If you want to share your licenses with a friend or family member on a different PS4, you can do so by signing in with your account on their console.

1. Sign in to your account on the friend or family member’s PS4.
2. Download the games and content you want to share.
3. You can now play those games on the secondary PS4 as long as you’re signed in.

License transfers on your PS4 allow you to share your digital games and content with ease. By following these steps, you can make the most of this feature, whether you’re upgrading your console or sharing the fun with friends and family. Enjoy your gaming experience!