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A step-by-step guide to web browsing on the latest PlayStation console
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Are you having trouble finding the web browser on your PlayStation 5? Unlike the PS4 web browser, the PS5 web browser is harder to find and has limited features. Still, it's possible to browse the web on your PS5. This guide will teach you how to open the PS5 web browser and use it to access websites.

Using the Web Browser on Your PS5

To open the PS5 browser, enable "Allow Cookies" and "Enable JavaScript" and go to Settings > Network > View PlayStation Network Status. Click the YouTube icon, go to Sign In > Privacy > 3x3 grid icon, and select Google Search.

Section 1 of 3:

Using the System Menu

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  1. Select the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen, then select System on the right side.
  2. Once you toggle these, return to the main Settings menu.
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  3. It'll be on the right side of your screen in the Settings menu.
  4. Another window will open.
  5. The red YouTube social icon is at the bottom of the page.
  6. Don't worry! You won't actually need to sign in to continue using the web browser, but you can sign in with your Google account if you'd like.
  7. If you didn't sign in, choose this option at the bottom of the box to log in.
    • Skip this step if you signed in.
  8. It's in the top right corner next to "Sign in" or your username.
  9. It's the icon of a multicolored "G" with "Search" below it. Now you can use your PS5 web browser to visit any website.
    • To browse the web, search for a website or topic in Google, then navigate to those websites from the search page.
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Sending a Link

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  1. Another way to access the PS5 web browser is to access Google by sending a link to a friend. To get started:
    • Go to the Home screen of your PS5 and navigate to your Game Base. It's between the bell and music notes at the bottom of the screen.
    • Click the "Messages" section to open it.
    • Select any chat with a friend.
  2. The system will convert that to a clickable link.
  3. This opens the PS5 web browser to Google.com so you can browse the internet.
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Section 3 of 3:

PS5 Web Browser Limitations

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  1. The PS4 had a web browser app that made browsing easy, but Sony didn't create a web browser app for PS5. Since not many people used the web browser app on previous consoles, Sony decided to focus on other things.[1] Some limitations:
    • There's no address bar, so you can't go to a website by typing its URL. You'll need to search for it on Google instead.
    • It doesn't support all website formats, so websites may not display properly.
    • You can't install browser extensions like ad-blockers and privacy plugins.
    • There's no way to add bookmarks.

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  • Because the PS5 web browser has limited features, it's better to use PS5 apps. For example, if you want to watch YouTube videos, use the PS5 YouTube app instead of going to YouTube.com in your web browser. If you want to listen to Spotify, use the Spotify app.
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