The PlayStation 5, which was released in November 2020, has captivated video game fans worldwide. Despite the lack of a built-in web browser, this PlayStation allows you to access the Internet. And we recommend using a VPN to take advantage of certain features of your PS5 as well as some suitable online games. Using this helpful program, you may get around geo-restrictions imposed by some services, such as streaming platforms. Here’s how you can configure a VPN!
Why Configure VPN?
This allows you to connect to a server in a different country not restricted by streaming service limitations. You may then access select platforms’ local catalogs, such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, or DisneyPlus. That’s also a great way to watch anime on Netflix’s Japanese branch.
Steps to follow
For Sharksurf
- Sign up for a Surfshark account.
- Go to the VPN’s “My account” section from your web browser.
- Choose the “Enable” option in the “Smart DNS” section. The email address associated with your Surfshark account will thereafter get a message containing information on your Smart DNS.
- Go to the PS5’s “Settings” menu.
- Select “Network/Internet Connection Configuration” from the drop-down menu.
- Choose “Next” and “Customize” after selecting your LAN cable or Wi-Fi network.
- Select “automatic” from the “IP address settings” tab.
- In the “DHCP Hostname” screen, select “do not provide.”
- Click “Manual” option in “DNS Settings” and enter the information given in the VNP Surfshark service’s email.
- Save the information you’ve already given.
- In the “MTU Settings,” select the “automatic” choices and leave the “Proxy Server” field blank.
- Check that your Internet connection is up and running, then restart your console to complete the VPN setup.
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For PureVPN
- Download and install PureVPN on your PC.
- Link your PS5 to your PC with an Ethernet wire.
- To access the Network and Sharing Center, open “Control Panel,” “Network and Internet,” and finally “Network and Sharing Center.”
- Choose “Change adapter settings on the left side of the window” from the drop-down menu.
- Choose “Properties” from the right-click menu on the VPN icon.
- Ensure “Allow other network users to connect using this computer’s Internet connection” tab is checked under the “Sharing” menu.
- Select “Home network connection” and then the Internet access that you want to link with your console.
- Choose “Settings,” “Network settings,” and then “Internet connection” on your PlayStation 5.
- To automatically establish the Ethernet connection, use a LAN cable and the Easy Connect technique.
- When prompted, select “Do not utilize proxy server.”