PlayStation Plus is required to play many PS5 games online. You can still play free-to-play titles without it, but certain paid games like FIFA and Call of Duty will require a PlayStation Plus subscription to play online.
PlayStation Plus on PS5 is the same as it was on PS4. If you already have a PS4 subscription, you can log in using the same account on PS5, and your subscription will carry over.
If you’re new to PlayStation or just starting to play online video games, this guide shows you how to get and activate a PlayStation Plus subscription for your PS5 account.
Buy a PlayStation Plus Subscription
Using the PlayStation Plus App on your console
- On your PS5, navigate to the PlayStation Plus app. It is the plus logo, usually in the second or third place under the “Games” tab.
PlayStation Plus Landing Page on PS5 - Click on the PlayStation Plus Icon by tapping X on your controller, and you’ll be taken to the PS Plus main screen.
- Scroll down till you see the subscription options.
- Select the subscription duration you’d like.
- You’ll be asked to enter your payment information. Enter your details to buy the subscription.
- That’s it! You’re now subscribed to PlayStation Plus on PS5
Using PlayStation’s website
- Go to the PlayStation website and log in using your PS5 account
- Navigate to Services in the top menu, then select PS Plus.
Navigating to the services section on the PlayStation website - Once the webpage loads, tap on Join PS Plus
- Select the subscription tier you’d like and add it to your cart
- Select Accept in the window that pops up. From there, provide your payment details to checkout.
Paying for a PlayStation Plus subscription on a browser - You’ve successfully subscribed to PlayStation Plus on PS5!
Use a PlayStation Plus Voucher Code
If you’ve been gifted a PS Plus Code, you can use this method to activate your subscription. You can buy PS Plus codes from most online or retail brick-and-mortar stores, including Amazon, GameStop, and Walmart.
The PlayStation Plus voucher code should be from the same region as your PlayStation Account. Look at the flag on top of the subscription voucher (both physical and digital cards should have it). Note also you won’t be able to transfer subscriptions to another account. Therefore, make sure you redeem the codes on the correct profile.

Redeem PlayStation Plus Code on your PS5
- On your PS5, go to the PlayStation Store app. It should be the first option you see on the home screen.
- Navigate to the three dots (midline ellipsis) on the top right side of the screen. Select the ellipsis, and a dropdown menu will show.
- Select Redeem Code.
- Enter your 12 digit PlayStation Plus Subscription code
- You’ll get a confirmation message immediately after activation.
Redeem PlayStation Plus Code on your Phone
- Download and install the PlayStation app on your phone. If you don’t have it, use these links for Android or Apple.
- Log in to the app using your PlayStation account credentials
- Press the PlayStation Store button
- Tap on the three lines (hamburger icon) on the top right side of the screen. A menu will pop up with the Redeem Code option.
- On the next screen, enter your 12 digit voucher code
- Press on Next, and you will now be subscribed to PlayStation Plus!
Redeem PlayStation Plus Code on your Phone
A subscription code can also be redeemed on your browser.
- Go to the PlayStation website and log in using your PS5 account
- Clicking on your profile photo on the top right corner
- Then selecting Redeem Code option from the menu
- Enter the code and press Submit to subscribe to PlayStation Plus.