How to sign in to PSN when playing a PlayStation game on PC

Find out how to sign in and link your account for PlayStation™Network (PSN) while playing PlayStation games on PC.

Go to the main menu for the game and select Sign In.
Sign in using your online ID and sign-in ID, or create an account.
Account linking may be completed when you sign in (this experience may vary between titles).

The linking process may vary between games.

Purchase, download, and start an eligible PlayStation game playable on PC.
Choose your data privacy options and in-game settings during the first boot-up sequence.

Follow the on-screen instructions until you find an option to link to PSN.
A prompt may appear instead.
Enter your sign-in ID and password, or create a new account if you don’t have one.

Account linking may be completed when you sign in (this experience may vary between titles).

To unlink your account, go to the game’s main menu, and select the option to unlink your account for PSN. The account unlink option may not be available from the in-game menu depending on the game.
Any in-game benefits you’ve received by signing in to PSN may become unavailable until you sign back in.

For the best experience on PlayStation games for PC, you can use your PlayStation controller.

All PlayStation Studios games on PC support many input options including mouse and keyboard, as well as other game controllers. Specific features vary by title.

What are the benefits of linking your account on PC?

You can access unique bonus content, manage your communication preferences, and receive the latest news, updates, and offers about your game and other upcoming PlayStation Studios games on PC or other PlayStation platforms. Some games may not provide PSN linking bonuses.
To receive in-game rewards after signing in to PSN, you may need to restart the game.

Do I have to sign in to PSN to play a PlayStation game on PC?

Some PlayStation games and features may require you sign in or link to an account for PSN.

Do I have to link my account for each PlayStation game on PC?

No. Once you’ve linked your account for one game, your account is synced for the other PlayStation games on PC. If you unlink your account, it’s unlinked for all games.

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