- To create an account, choose "Create a User" on the PS4 login page. You can also create a new account on the My PlayStation website .
- If you have an existing PSN account and are adding it to a new PS4 , you can do it from the login screen on your console as well.
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How to add an account on your PS4 from the login screen, instead of playing as a guest user
It's easy to add an account on a PS4 right from the primary login screen.
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Whether you are logging into an existing PSN account on a new PS4 console, or creating a new account for someone, it's easy to add accounts to your PS4 .
In fact, you can do it right from the primary login screen. Here's how.
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How to add an account on a PS4
1. Turn on your PS4. When you see the login screen, use the controller to select "New User."
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2. Select "Create a User." Don't choose "Play as a Guest" this is a temporary account that gets deleted when it logs out.
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4. You may be asked to sign up for PlayStation Plus. If you don't want it, select "Skip."
5. Select "Activate" to make this console your primary PS4 .
6. You can now log in automatically when you turn on your PS4.
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If you prefer, you can also create your PSN account using a web browser. To do that, open the My PlayStation website in a browser and choose "Create Account." After you create your account, you can use the same credentials to log in on your PS4.
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