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September 16, 2024
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Why Should You Make Your PSN Profile Public?
By setting your PSN profile to public, you allow our platform to:
Track your game library.
Monitor and display your earned trophies.
Help you compete in challenges and earn rewards.
Provide personalized insights into your gaming achievements.
If your profile is set to private, we won't be able to access this data, meaning you'll miss out on some great features.
How to Make Your PSN Profile Public
Option 1: Set Privacy Settings via a Web Browser
Go to Account Management: Open Account Management on a connected device like your PC or phone.
Select Privacy Settings: After logging in, navigate to "Privacy Settings."
Edit Privacy Features: You’ll see various privacy features. Select the ones that you want to make public, such as Gaming | Media, Friends | Connections, and Personal Info | Messaging.
Set Who Can See Your Profile: Choose who can see your profile and activity. Select Everyone for the settings that impact your game library and trophy visibility.
Confirm Your Changes: After adjusting your privacy settings, click Confirm to save your preferences.
Option 2: Set Privacy Settings on PS5
Go to Settings: On your PS5 console, head to the Settings menu.
Select Users and Accounts: Under Settings, go to Users and Accounts.
Choose Privacy Settings: Navigate to Privacy and select View and Customize Your Privacy Settings.
Adjust Privacy Options: For tracking your games and achievements, ensure that your Gaming | Media and Friends | Connections settings are visible to "Everyone."
Confirm Your Changes: Once you've adjusted the settings, confirm to make your profile public.
Option 3: Set Privacy Settings on PS4
Go to Settings: On your PS4 console, open the Settings menu.
Choose Account Management: Select Account Management and then go to Privacy Settings.
Select a Feature to Edit: Similar to the web and PS5, choose which feature to edit—Gaming | Media, Friends | Connections—and set them to Everyone.
Confirm Your Changes: Save your changes and confirm that your profile is now public.
Managing Privacy for Children’s Accounts
If you're a parent or guardian managing your child's PSN account, you can control their privacy settings. Follow the steps in this guide to ensure they can participate in gaming challenges while maintaining privacy controls.
PSN Privacy Presets on PS5
PS5 users can also choose from preset privacy profiles. To make sure your game data and achievements are accessible:
Choose the Social and Open or Team Player preset. This ensures your data is visible to other users, including our platform.
Conclusion
By making your PSN profile public, you're unlocking the full potential of our platform, allowing us to help track your progress, monitor your achievements, and engage with our challenges. If you run into any issues or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team!
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