If you gotta restore licenses on your PS5 console, here’s how.

What Does Restoring Licenses on My PS5 Do?

Occasionally, the information in your game library is different from the information stored on the game servers.

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Restoring licenses syncs this information so that you’ve got the option to regain access to your games.

There are a variety of reasons why these discrepancies occur.

This issue can arise when youchange your PSN name, for example.

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Restoring licenses on your PS5 does not disrupt or affect your data in any way.

When Should I Restore Licenses on My PS5?

First, head to your consoles controls by selecting thegear iconin the top right corner and selectingUsers and Accounts.

Users and Accounts option in PS5 Settings

Head toOtherand selectRestore Licenses.

Then chooseRestoreto begin the process.

In that case,enabling Game Sharing on your PS5could help solve your problems.

Restore Licenses PS5 Settings

ChooseEnableto activate Game Sharing.

Console Sharing and Offline Play PS5 Settings