How to Access the PS5 Web Browser

21 Ago How to Access the PS5 Web Browser

Sony does not include a visible browser app on the PS5, but you can access it through YouTube using the following method: It can be opened through certain system links, allowing you to browse the web as you would normally. It is useful for accessing a specific website from the console without having to reach for your phone.

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The method that currently works uses the YouTube sign-in screen to access a Google page:

• Go to Settings (the gear icon in the top right) > Users and Accounts.
• Look for Link with Other Services and select YouTube.
• On the sign-in screen, do not log in. Instead, move the cursor down and select “Terms” at the bottom of the page.
• On that page, select the Google link at the bottom. The Google search engine will open, and you will now be able to use the PS5’s built-in web browser.

Another option: the User’s Guide
An alternative is to open the User’s Guide through Settings > User’s Guide, Health and Safety. This document opens in the same internal browser, and from some of the links you can access other websites. It is more limited than the YouTube method, but it does not require you to link an account.

In the past, people often sent links through PSN messages to force the browser to open. Don’t do this. Sony detects this practice and a warning can now appear threatening a permanent PSN account ban. It is not worth risking your entire game library just to open a website.

Using the YouTube or User’s Guide methods is not an issue. What you should avoid is using links sent through messages, as this could potentially result in a ban. If you are concerned about privacy, the browser allows you to clear cookies and saved data. And if you want to get more out of your console, you can also look into changing your PSN region, finding cheaper ways to buy games on the PlayStation Store and checking out the free PS Plus games available each month.