A proxy server and VPN on PS4 is an important and necessary thing for owners of a Sony game console at the moment. In addition to the basic day-to-day benefits of accessing games prior to their release in Russia, a VPN provides access to international resources and content through the PlayStation 4’s built-in browser. Setting up a proxy server for PS4 is one of the easiest ways to access the world’s resources, but also the lowest performing one. There are two types of proxies – paid and free. Paid, as the name suggests, requires a monthly payment, but in return provides a stable, high-speed connection suitable for downloading games. The free ones, unfortunately, cannot boast of this.

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Proxy server for PS4: how to set up and enable VPN

There are two methods to achieve the result we need – access to international resources and bypassing locks. Using a proxy server or ” proxy ” and using VPN servers. Both of these methods require some skill to set up, but they can also be applied to beginners by following our instructions.

Method one. Proxy

Setting up a proxy server for PS4 is one of the easiest ways to access the world’s resources, but also the lowest performing one. There are two types of proxies – paid and free. Paid, as the name suggests, requires a monthly payment, but in return provides a stable, high-speed connection suitable for downloading games. The free ones, unfortunately, cannot boast of this. Only standard Internet access and license checking function normally – for everything else, the connection speed is simply not enough. How to set up a proxy server:

• Find and select one of the free or paid proxy servers.
• Having decided on the choice, go to the settings of your PS4 console.
• Select the ” Network ” section .

• Select ” Establish an Internet connection “.
• In the first step, “ How do you connect to the network? », Select the type of connection that matches yours:
• In the second step, “ Which method to choose to establish an Internet connection? “, Select” Special “.
• In the third step, ” IP Address Settings “, select ” Automatic “.
• In the third step, Proxy Server , select Use .
• In the appeared fields, ” Address ” and ” Port “, enter, respectively, the address and port that are specified in the settings of the proxy server you have chosen.

It is also worth connecting the console to the router with a LAN cable, as this will help avoid problems with the stability of the wireless connection and higher speed.

Method two. VPN Server

VPN is a virtual private network. Through VPN, your traffic is encrypted through the provider’s servers and only from there goes to the destination, then goes back. Often there are several servers to choose from, which are located in different parts of the world, which allows you to change your regional location and bypass all kinds of restrictions. True, a VPN assumes its own limitations, but for downloading and playing online they are not as critical as when using a proxy. And, oftentimes, quality VPN servers come with a fee. The easiest way to use a VPN on PS4 is to change the VPN settings on your router:

• Find out the IP address of the router and the data for entering the settings of the router – they, if you have not configured them, are standard and are indicated on the information sticker located on the back or bottom of the router.
• After making sure that you know the router model and login information, go to the router’s web configurator by entering the IP address indicated on the sticker in the address bar of your browser.
• Enter the username and password indicated on the sticker.
• Go to the section with network settings – usually it is called ” Internet “, ” Network ” or ” Network settings “.
• Follow the step-by-step instructions provided by your VPN service provider.

The method is more complicated both in configuration and in technical means – distribution of VPN through a PC. To do this, you need a fairly productive WiFi-adapter of a desktop PC or laptop, or two network cards. How to set up VPN on PS4:

• Download the VPN settings file following the VPN provider’s instructions.
• Download and install, following the provider’s instructions, the software for using VPN on a PC.
• Connect your PS4 using a LAN cable or set up the distribution of a wireless network via a WiFi adapter using programs such as Virtual Router or the Mobile Hotspot feature built into Windows 8, 8.1 and 10.
• Go to Control Panel, “Network and Sharing Center” section, “Change adapter settings” tab.
• Right-click the icon with the name of the selected VPN and select Properties.
• Open the “Sharing” tab and check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.”
• For Home Network Connection, specify the connection you want to make available to your PS4.
• In PS4 settings, set a simple automatic connection to the network via WiFi or LAN, depending on the method you choose.

Everything looks quite simple if you use the instructions from the provider when setting up the VPN connection itself or using special software.

Result

How to connect VPN on PS4? Quite simply, if you refer to the guides that help with choosing a provider, as well as follow our simple instructions. But you must also remember that using a VPN increases the load on the router. Therefore, owners of old or low-performance models should consider purchasing a new router so that using a VPN does not bring more problems than benefits.