How do I restore my license if I cant connect to PlayStation Network?
To restore your license if you can’t connect to PlayStation Network, you can try going to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Restore Licenses on your PS5 or PS4 console, and then restart your console and router to re-establish a stable connection. If this doesn’t work, you may need to rebuild your PS4 database or initialize your PS4 to resolve any underlying issues with your console.
Understanding PlayStation Network and Licensing
Restoring your license on PlayStation Network is often necessary when you’re experiencing issues with connecting to the network or accessing your purchased games and content.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I recover my PS4 license?
You can restore your PS4 license by selecting Settings > Account Management > Restore Licenses on your PS4 console.
2. How do I fix my PlayStation license error?
Try going to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Restore Licenses to fix any PlayStation license errors.
3. How do I connect to a server to verify my PS4 license?
You can try restoring the game licenses in your PS4 settings: Select Settings > Account Management > Restore Licenses, then fully turn off your console for 30 seconds or so, and turn it back on.
4. Why can’t I connect to PlayStation Network?
Try turning your console and router off and then on again, or use a wired connection instead of WiFi for a more stable connection.
5. How do I recover my PSN account without 2-step verification?
If you cannot receive a 2SV verification code, and you do not have 2SV backup codes, you will need assistance recovering your account by contacting PlayStation Support with your online ID (username) and sign-in ID (email address).
6. Why is my PS5 saying can’t connect to PlayStation Network?
Check the PSN status page for any server failure or maintenance, and try restarting your PS5 console and connecting to the internet using a wired connection.
7. How do I restore my game license on PS5?
Log into the PlayStation account that purchased the content, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Restore Licenses, and then download the game from your PS5 Library.
8. How do I activate my license server?
Activate a license by opening your IDE instance, going to Help > Register > Add New License > License server, and following the on-screen instructions.
9. Why is my PSN restore license not working on PS5?
Try restarting your PS5 console, turning off your router and modem, and waiting at least 5 minutes before restarting them, and then try restoring your licenses again.
10. How to fix access to PlayStation network by this account has been permanently suspended?
If your account has been permanently suspended, you can only appeal the suspension if you have been suspended for an account debt, which will be lifted once you have paid off the balance.
11. How do I rebuild my PS4 database?
Press the PS button on the controller, select Rebuild Database from the menu, and wait for the operation to complete.
12. How do I transfer my PS4 license?
You cannot transfer games or licenses between accounts, so you’ll need to keep the original account to play any games purchased on that account.
13. What is error connecting to license server?
The “Cannot connect to license server” error is likely caused by a network connection issue, so try verifying your network connection by launching a web browser or opening a file on your network.
14. How do I activate my offline license?
Activate licenses offline by getting the Activation ID, creating a license request file, generating a license response file, and activating licenses from a file.
15. How do I check my server license status?
Go to the Services/License Files tab, select Configuration using License File, and enter the path to the license file to check the license server status.