{"id":53922,"date":"2025-03-25T14:41:51","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T06:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=53922"},"modified":"2025-11-27T16:59:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:59:29","slug":"how-to-change-region-on-ps5-ps4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-change-region-on-ps5-ps4\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Region on PS5\/PS4: A Step-by-Step Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>PlayStation offers a vast selection of games to players worldwide. However, game content can differ across PSN regions due to factors like currency, user base, and cultural differences. To explore new content, you can change your PlayStation region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the following section, we\u2019ll introduce you to a detailed guide on how to change region on PS5 and PS4, giving you access to a whole new game library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Know Before Changing Region on PlayStation 5 and 4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An important thing to know is that you can\u2019t change the region of a registered PlayStation account. If you still want a different region account, all you can do is create one. All your prior games, trophies, and achievements on the old PSN account will not be transferred to the new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, if you are not physically in the desired region, you might need to use a VPN to connect to the responsive virtual server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you switch the region, you need to buy games with a credit card or Alipay from that country. But don\u2019t worry, there\u2019s another method for buying games without these tools, that is, the gift card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change Region on PS5\/PS4: Step-by-Step Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are two major steps for changing the region on your PS console. The first is using a VPN to connect to your desired server. The second is to create a new PSN account under the VPN connection. If you are physically in another region, ignore step 1 and move on to step 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1. Enable the VPN Connection on PS5\/PS4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many VPNs to choose from online. We recommend a reliable VPN that has robust unblocking ability (e.g., LightningX VPN). Here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-use-a-vpn-on-your-ps5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">how to use a VPN on your PS5<\/a> or PS4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a reliable VPN and install it on your PC. For example, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">LightningX VPN.com<\/a> to download the installation package, open it, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the VPN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the VPN and select the desired server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Win + S<\/strong> and search for \u201cMobile Hotspot\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable \u201cShare my Internet connection with other devices\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Win + R<\/strong>, type <strong>ncpa.cpl<\/strong>, and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on and off the hotspot to find the name of your hotspot network adapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate your VPN network adapter, right-click it, and select \u201cProperties\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the \u201cSharing\u201d tab, enable \u201cAllow other network users to connect\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your hotspot\u2019s network adapter and click \u201cOK\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect the PS5 or PS4 to the hotspot. This is critical for the next step, so don\u2019t turn off the VPN on your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.292), 1.05rem);\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/download\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;background-color:#ffb700;padding-top:10px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get LightningX VPN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> You can also set up a VPN on your router and connect your PS console to Wi-Fi. However, not all routers support VPNs, so you may need to purchase a dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/vpn-router\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">VPN router<\/a>, which can be costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2. Create a New PSN Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After changing the region on the PS5 or PS4, you can now create a PSN account associated with the new country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Turn on the PS console and select \u201cNew User\u201d. You can also go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/playstation-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">official PSN website<\/a> to create a new account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select \u201cNew to PlayStation Network? Create an Account\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the region that is the same as the connected VPN server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the instructions on the page to enter details for creating the account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type an exact location in the chosen region. You can search for a place in this region, such as a coffee shop, hotel, or restaurant, on Google Maps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use an email address to sign up for a PSN account. The email address should be different than the old one for the prior PSN account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete other details on this account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Done. Now, a new PS5 or PS4 account is created and related to another region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3. Check the Region of the New PSN Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing the major steps, you can check whether the region has been successfully changed. Here\u2019s how to check the region setting of the PSN account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/acct\/management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Account Management page of PlayStation<\/a> and sign in to your newly created PSN account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. On the account management page, go to <strong>Your Information<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Click the <strong>Edit<\/strong> button next to <strong>Residential Address<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-change-region-on-ps5-ps4-1-1024x504.jpg\" alt=\"Click \u201cEdit\u201d Next to \u201cResidential Address\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-53926\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:502px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-change-region-on-ps5-ps4-1-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-change-region-on-ps5-ps4-1-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-change-region-on-ps5-ps4-1-768x378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-change-region-on-ps5-ps4-1.jpg 1288w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Check the country of the newly created PSN account. If it is not changed, move on to the \u201cWhat If You Can\u2019t Change Region on PS4 or PS5?\u201d section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Buy Games in the New PS5\/4 Store<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know buying games on another region\u2019s PS store requires a credit card or Alipay, you can still use the gift card to purchase games without these payment methods. Here are the steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Stay connected to the same VPN server with the above steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a>, Walmart, or Best Buy in that country and search for \u201cPSN gift card [Digital Code]\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select one and buy it with any payment method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write down the code from the gift card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the desired games to your cart on the PS5 or PS4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cGift Card\u201d at checkout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the code you got from the gift card. Now the games are exchanged. You can download them on your PS console.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> There are also many other websites for gift cards, such as Eneba, CD Keys, and G2A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is LightningX VPN Applicable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LightningX VPN is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/best-vpn-for-ps5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">best VPNs for PS5<\/a> and PS4. It has excellent performance, robust security, and compatibility with all devices. Here are its key features and prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>LightningX VPN\u2019s connection doesn\u2019t limit the traffic speed or usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has 2,000+ servers in 70+ countries, including Japan, Brazil, Turkey, Mexico, and the US. It also offers free servers on Android and iOS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Android TV, Apple TV, Linux, Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LightningX VPN allows 3 simultaneous connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It supports 3 simultaneous devices and a customizable service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If You Can\u2019t Change Region on PS4 or PS5?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use a robust VPN:<\/strong> To change the region on the PS5 or PS4 successfully, you may need a VPN that has a strong unblocking ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay on the same server:<\/strong> If you switch the VPN server while changing your PSN account region, the system may detect the VPN and block you from continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clear the browser cache:<\/strong> When signing up for a new PSN account in a browser, the PSN system may detect your original IP address stored in the browser cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Influences of Changing Region on PS5 or PS4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Game Price Differences:<\/strong> PS5 and PS4 game prices vary across regions. Switching regions may allow you to find games at lower or higher prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Game Content Changes:<\/strong> Game titles can vary between regions. After switching regions, you may gain access to more advanced or region-specific game content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Different Language Preferences<\/strong>: On your PS console, the language will be set to the one used in the region you switched to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Matchmaking Changes:<\/strong> Creating a PSN account in a different region will result in matchmaking with players from that region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the End<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To change the region on your PS5 or PS4, you&#8217;ll need to create a new PSN account since the region of an existing account cannot be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re physically in the desired country, simply sign up for a new account using your local connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not in that country, set up a VPN on your PC or Mac and share the connection with your PS console via a hotspot. Then, create a new PSN account while connected to the VPN, selecting the desired region during the setup process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to purchasing games, you can either use a credit card or an Alipay account from that region or buy regional gift cards to redeem games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PlayStation offers a vast selection of games to players [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":53941,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"wp-custom-template-en","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[500],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":53922,"cn":53933,"tw":79808,"ja":79835,"ko":79836,"es":79837},"pll_sync_post":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53922"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53922"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53922\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":79833,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53922\/revisions\/79833"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53941"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53922"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53922"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53922"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}