How to set up VPN on PlayStation 4

VPN is a good tool to protect privacy, but did you know you can use VPN on PS4? You may not think that game consoles need VPNs, but there are advantages to doing so.

Let's see how to set up a VPN for PlayStation 4 through the following article.

Install VPN on the router

You cannot set up a VPN in the PlayStation 4 settings, but you can do this on the router. This routes all WiFi traffic from your home, whether it is from your computer, phone, tablet or PlayStation via VPN. If you want to know how to use a VPN on a PS4 without a PC, this is the best way.

How to implement details has been mentioned in detail in article TipsMake.com: How to set up VPN on the router.

Also, please refer to the list of best VPN services to have a suitable choice.

Remember that you will send a lot of encrypted traffic through the router using this method and that can slow down your Internet connection. However, it will ensure that all traffic is secure and that is a huge benefit.

If you don't want to have trouble setting up a VPN on your router, you can buy a VPN router. These routers allow you to enter your VPN details on the settings page for every device used.

Connect via Windows VPN

This approach is a bit simpler, but also requires you to have a Windows computer. You will need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect the PS4 to the computer.

After connecting, you will need to change adapter settings. First, open the Settings window by clicking the cog icon in the Start menu .

How to set up VPN on PlayStation 4 Picture 1 — Open the Settings window

Then click on Network & internet and select Wi-Fi from the menu on the left.

How to set up VPN on PlayStation 4 Picture 2 — Select Wi-Fi from the menu on the left

Finally, click Change adapter options on the right:

How to set up VPN on PlayStation 4 Picture 3 — Click Change adapter options

From there, right-click on your WiFi connection (if you're connecting wirelessly to the Internet; otherwise, select the cable connected to the modem), then click Properties.

On the Sharing tab, check Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection .

Then select the crossover cable from the drop-down menu.

You should now be able to select this Ethernet connection from the PS4's Set Up Internet Connection menu. When that's done, the VPN will encrypt your PS4 connection.

As long as the computer is connected to the Internet via a VPN, so will the PlayStation. You can also do this over a WiFi connection, but a cable connection will give you a faster speed (this is needed for online gaming).