How to Connect the PlayStation 4 to the Internet

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Last Updated: April 10, 2024 References

The next generation of consoles has arrived, and online gaming is in full swing. The PlayStation 4 is one of the best new ways to play games online, and it has been selling so well that analysts predict it will be the best-selling console in history. If you have a PlayStation 4 and want to connect it to the internet, scroll down to step 1.

Method 1

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Connect an Ethernet cable. On the back of your console, you will see an Ethernet port. Plug in the cable.^{[1]
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Turn on the PlayStation 4 and navigate to the settings icon. Press X.

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After selecting the settings icon, scroll all the way down until you see “network option.” Press X.^{[2]
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Navigate to “Setup Internet Connection,” and press X. Select “Use LAN Cable,” and then choose “Easy.” The “Easy” option will allow your console to detect your network settings automatically.^{[3]
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After your setup is complete, you will have the option to test your connection. This test will show whether your console is successfully connected to the internet.^{[4]
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Method 2

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Using a Wireless Connection

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Turn on your PlayStation 4 and navigate to the settings icon. Press X.
After you select the settings icon, scroll all the way down until you see “network option.” Press X.^{[5]
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Navigate to “Setup Internet Connection,” and press X. Select “Wi-Fi,” and then choose “Easy.” The “Easy” option will allow your console to detect your network settings automatically.^{[6]
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Depending on how many wireless connections are enabled, you may see several network names. Choose your preferred network and, if it requires a password, enter it with the virtual keyboard provided on your screen.^{[7]
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After the setup is complete, you will have the option to test your connection. This test will show whether your console is successfully connected to the internet.^{[8]
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Does this mean that a PS4 can be connected to WiFi without the Ethernet cable?

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Yeah, that's why there are two options, Ethernet (wired) and WiFi (wireless).

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Does this work for PS4 pro?

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Yes, it does. Go to settings, select 'Network', and and press 'Connect to the Internet'. Select WPS, and it should give you 2 minutes to press your WPS button. Then go back and select 'Test Internet Connection'. Hopefully it will work, since it did for me.

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What do I do if I can't get the IP address for the PlayStation?

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I think you're talking about the MAC address, not the IP address. You should be able to find the MAC address in the connection settings. Otherwise, you can use a wired connection, which doesn't require you to figure out your PS4's MAC address.

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Wired connections are more stable and therefore more reliable. The technology for wireless connections has improved considerably, and it’s fine to go that route; however, if you have a choice, it’s probably better to use the first method.

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