Why are my games locked on PS4 after game sharing?

Game Locked after Game Sharing

The other person who owns the primary account has control and is restricting your access to this title. Either they have connected to the internet and kicked you off or there is an issue with the account. Sharing is not something you should be doing with friends.

Why does my game shared game have a lock?

The locked symbol means a license for the game can't be found. If they are your owned games make sure to have your PS4 set as your primary PS4. If they are someone else's on your playstation, then just sign them in, start the game on their profile, then switch profiles.

Why are some of my Playstation games locked?

Padlock next to purchased contents

If you see a padlock icon next to your purchased content, please try the following steps: Download the content through your account and activate Console Sharing and Offline Play on your PS5 console. If you're trying to play on a PS4 console, activate the console as your primary PS4.

What happens if I restore licenses on PS4?

Restoring licenses won't affect your data. Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Restore Licenses.

Did PS4 take away game sharing?

That means you can essentially digitally lend someone your game, but you can't play at the same time. (And no, game sharing is not illegal on the PS4.) Both users need a PlayStation Plus subscription.

Playstation 4 - Unlocking Lock From Games After GameSharing! * 2021 *

Why are my PS4 games locked offline?

Head back to Settings > Account Management, select Restore Licenses (or Restore Licences if you use British English), then select Restore. This should fix the problem and let you play your digital PS4 games offline on your primary PS4.

How do you change game restrictions on PS4?

Can you get banned for game sharing?

Activating your console allows you to share your games with users on YOUR console only. Game sharing can get your account banned because it violates our terms of service.

How do I activate my PS4 as primary?

How many times can you game share on PS4?

As long as you don't have any other consoles set up for gameshare, you can still use your personal console to play your games. But again, beware that if you try to do a gameshare on three or more devices, your account could be suspended.

Can you game share 2 accounts on PS4?

No. You can only share your games and PlayStation Plus benefits with accounts on one PS5 console with Console Sharing and Offline Play activated and your primary PS4 console.

How long does PS4 lockout last?

My Sony account is locked

Your account will be locked for 120 minutes to protect your security." After waiting 120 minutes, make sure the Caps Lock or Num Lock on your keyboard are not interfering with how you enter your password. Alternatively, just reset your password using the Forgot your password feature.

How do you unlock shared games on PS5?

How long does PlayStation share play last?

A Share Play session lasts for one hour and automatically ends one hour after the visitor joins. When you're the host, only you can earn trophies during Share Play. Only your game screen and audio are shared.

Can I have 2 PS4 as primary?

You can activate the following consoles on your account: 1 primary PS4 console. 2 PS3 consoles. 2 portable PlayStation systems (PSP or PS Vita/TV)

Will I lose my games if I restore my PS4?

Factory resetting the PlayStation will erase all of your data from your system, and not backing up your save data will result in you having to start your games from scratch.

Can you get permanently suspended on PS4?

Why we suspend players. When you create an account for PlayStation™Network (PSN), you agree to obey the PlayStation Network Terms of Service, which includes the Community Code of Conduct. If you breach these terms we may temporarily or permanently suspend your account.

Would I lose all my games if I reset my PlayStation account?

Your account, the games you bought, and your trophies will remain on Sony's servers, but you will lose any progress made in your games. There are 2 ways to back up your save data. Manually, by inserting a USB storage device and copying your save data over.

How do I share games on PS4 without primary?

How many ps4 can be activated as primary?

You can activate only one PS4™ system per account. When you activate a system, other users of the system can use applications and enjoy some of the PlayStation®Plus benefits of your account, even when that user is not logged in.