Here you can find guidance to perform important PS5 settings such as power cycling your console, adding or removing payment methods, using manual DNS, etc.
These are those settings that can not be avoided and are needed whether you are troubleshooting your console, enhancing your console performance, or doing general uses of your console.
Table Of Content
- How To Power Cycle PlayStation 5
- How To Rebuild Database in PlayStation 5
- How To Install Games On PlayStation 5
- How To Uninstall Games On PlayStation 5
- How To Reinstall Games On PlayStation 5
- How To Check Storage Space On PS5
- How To Delete Game Files On A PS5
- How To Check PlayStation Network Services On Playstation 5
- How To System Update Your PlayStation 5
- How To Update Games On PlayStation 5
- How To Add Payment Method On PlayStation 5
- How To Remove Payment Method On PlayStation 5
- How To Test Internet Connection On PlayStation 5
- How To Use Manual DNS On PlayStation 5
- How To Check NAT Type Settings on PlayStation 5
- How To Initialize On PlayStation 5
- How To Access Safe Mode On PlayStation 5
How To Power Cycle PlayStation 5?
Power cycling your PS5 console can be helpful in clearing temporary glitches with your console which may help deal with the several general problems with your console.
- Tap and hold on to your PS5 console Power button until your console beeps, and completely turns off.
- Disconnect your console from the Power source.
- Wait for around 20 to 30 minutes.
- Reconnect your console to the power source.
- Restart your console.
How To Rebuild Database In PlayStation 5?
Rebuilding the database of your PS5 console is a process to clear up your console system data which can be helpful in issues like game freezing, FPS drops, etc.
- Shut down your PS5 console, and make sure to not disconnect it from the power source.
- Tap and hold your console’s Power button for around seven seconds and wait till you hear two beeps.
- Once you hear the second beep, Leave the power button to boot into Safe Mode.
- Connect your DualSense controller to your console using a micro-USB cable.
- Then from your controller tap the PS button.
- Then go to the Clear Cache and Rebuild Database option using the D-pad, and select it.
- Choose Rebuild Database.
- Tap OK.
- Now Wait till the process finishes.
- Once the process is finished your console will automatically reboot to normal.
How To Install Games On PlayStation 5?
- Go to the Home menu.
- Select Game Library.
- Select Your Collection.
- Select the Game that you want to install.
- Select Download.
How To Uninstall Games On PlayStation 5?
Steps to uninstall games from the PS5 Game Library
- Go to the Home menu.
- Visit the Game Library.
- Choose the Installed tab.
- Select the Game which you want to uninstall.
- Press the Options button.
- Choose Delete.
- Choose Ok.
Steps To Uninstall Games From the PS5 Settings
- Go to the Settings.
- Choose Storage.
- Choose Games and Apps.
- Select the Game that you want to Uninstall.
- Choose Delete.
How To Reinstall Games On PlayStation 5?
- Go to the Home menu.
- Visit the Game Library.
- Choose the Installed tab.
- Select the Game which you want to uninstall.
- Press the Options button.
- Choose Delete.
- Choose Ok.
- Restart your PlayStation console.
- Go to the Home menu.
- Select Game Library.
- Select Your Collection.
- Select the Game that you want to install.
- Select Download.
How To Check Storage Space On PS5?
- Make sure you are on the Home screen.
- Select Settings.
- Select Storage
Note: In case you want to back up the games and files which you need to delete then you can transfer to any different location.
How To Delete Game Files On A PS5?
Your PSN console keeps the game’s save files and other settings despite you uninstalled the game.
Playstation does it in case you want to reinstall the game later which is a good thing but in case you are not going to reinstall the game in the near future then those files just take space without any good reasons. In those cases, you can consider deleting the game files.
- Go to the Settings.
- Then choose Saved Data and Game/App Settings.
- Choose Saved Data (PS5).
- Choose Console Storage.
- Choose Delete.
- Select the Individual files or you can delete all at files at once.
- Choose Ok to confirm the action.
How To Check PlayStation Network Services On Playstation 5?
PlayStation gives you the option to check its Network Services status in case any of its services are down or facing any outages.
- Go to Settings.
- Choose Network.
- Choose Connection Status.
- Choose View PlayStation Network Status.
How To System Update Your PlayStation 5?
- Go to the Settings.
- Choose System.
- Choose System Software.
- Choose System Software Update and Settings.
- If there is a new update available you will see that on the screen.
How To Update Games On PlayStation 5?
- Go to the Home menu.
- Visit the Game Library.
- Select the Game or app which you want to update.
- Press the Options button.
- Choose Check for Update.
- If there is a pending update you will see it on the screen.
How To Add Payment Method On PlayStation 5?
- Go to the Settings.
- Choose Users and Account.
- Choose Account.
- Choose Payment and Subscriptions.
- Choose Payment Methods.
- Choose the payment method that you want to add, and follow the on-screen instructions.
How To Remove Payment Method On PlayStation 5?
- Go to Settings.
- Choose Users and Accounts.
- Choose Account.
- Choose Payment and Subscriptions.
- Choose Payment Methods.
- Select the payment which you want to delete.
- Press the Options button.
- Choose Remove.
How To Test Internet Connection On PlayStation 5?
- Go to Settings.
- Choose Network.
- Choose Test Internet Connection.
For more details, you can refer to this PSN guide.
How To Use Manual DNS On PlayStation 5?
Here are the steps to use manual DNS on PlayStation 5 console.
- Go to Settings.
- Choose Network.
- Choose Settings.
- Choose Set up internet connection.
- Under the Advanced settings, choose Manual for the DNS settings.
- Enter your Primary and Secondary DNS servers.
- Choose Ok to confirm the changes.
- Then Wait till your PS5 to test the connection.
- You are done.
How To Check NAT Type Settings on PlayStation 5?
- Go to Settings.
- Choose Network.
- Choose Test Internet Connection.
- Wait till the Internet connection test is completed.
- Once the Internet connection test is completed, you will see your NAT Type.
- If it shows NAT Type 1, you can play with any NAT type.
- If it shows NAT Type 2, you can play with open or moderate NAT types.
- If it shows NAT Type 3, you can only play with open NAT types.
How To Initialize On PlayStation 5?
Initialization in PS5 is a process where you can factory reset your console to its default values.
It gives you the option to remove all the settings and saved data from your system.
In case you are initializing your PS5 console then make sure to back up all your important data before Initializing your console as you can not restore the data deleted during the Initializtion process.
Also, keep in mind to not shut down your console if Initialization is going on as this may damage your console.
Here is how to Initialize your PS4
- Go to Settings.
- Choose System.
- Choose System Software.
- Choose Reset Options.
- Now you can choose between “Clear Learning Dictionary”, “Restore Default Settings” and “Reset Your Console.”
- If you choose “Clear Learning Dictionary” it will clear the history of the terms you have typed on your console.
- If you choose “Restore Default Settings” it will revert your console settings to the default value but will not interfere with your data.
- If you choose “Reset Your Console” it will erase all of your console data and revert the console settings to the default value.
How To Access Safe Mode On PlayStation 5?
Safe Mode lets you access your Playstation console with just most of the basic functions. With the Safe mode, you can change your resolution, factory reset your console, rebuild the database, etc.
- Press and hold your console Power button for around three seconds, and wait till your console powers off.
- Press and hold the power button for around seven seconds till you hear the second beep.
- Once you hear the second beep, leave the power button to boot into the Safe Mode.
- Connect your DualSense controller to your console using a micro-USB cable to access the Safe mode options.