How to connect a PS5 to the internet

Connecting an PlayStation via a Wired connection 

If you are connecting your PlayStation console directly to a router please follow these steps 

Go to the settings on your PlayStation console by using an ethernet cable (This is only for a wired connection). Once in setting you need to find Network > Settings > Set up Internet Connection > Set up Wired LAN Connection.

1. Find settings at the top of the home page



2. Go to your Network Settings



3. Click on settings. 



4. You would then need to click on Set-Up Internet Connection



5. Then click on Set-Up Manually 

• If you select Connect and follow the on-screen prompts, the standard setting are then automatically selected.
• To adjust your settings select Advanced Settings. 

Troubleshooting for PlayStation wired connection

• Step 1: Power cycle your console and router 
• Step 2: Check your network cable (Ethernet cable) 
• Step 3: Try connecting with a wireless connection 
• Step 4: There may be an issue with your internet provider

Connecting an PlayStation via a wireless connection

• If you select Easy, all saved network names and network names that have been found will appear
• Select the Network name you want to connect too, and then adjust the settings
• If you can not see your network, select Set Up Manually, and then adjust the settings
• If you would like to adjust your settings, select Use Wi-Fi > Custom 

• Step 1: Disconnect third-party headsets 
• Step 2: Check for other wireless interference 
• Step 3: Power cycle your console and router 
• Step 4: Try a wired connection 
• Step 5: Choose test network connection to to verify that your PlayStation is connected to the internet