Quick answer
Open YouTube on the PlayStation, choose Sign in and Sign in with your phone, enter the code at yt.be/activate and choose Allow.
Install YouTube on PS5 or PS4
Open the PlayStation Store, search for YouTube and select Download. On PS5 you will find it under Media afterwards.
Sign in on PlayStation
- Open YouTube and go to Sign in in the side menu.
- Choose Sign in with your phone to see the code and QR code.
- Enter the code at yt.be/activate or scan the QR code.
- Allow access for your Google account.
Opens Google's official page in a new tab. Type your code there, never on any other site.
Linking YouTube in the PlayStation settings for broadcasting gameplay is a different connection. It does not sign the YouTube app in.
PlayStation problems and fixes
- Check for updates: highlight YouTube, press Options and choose Check for Update.
- Restart fully: turn the console off (not Rest Mode), unplug for 30 seconds and start again.
- Reinstall: delete YouTube from the console storage settings and download it again.
Questions people ask
I linked YouTube to my PlayStation account. Why am I not signed in?
Linking your Google account for broadcasting is separate. It does not sign you in to the YouTube app. Use Sign in in the YouTube app and enter the code at yt.be/activate.
Where is YouTube on PS5?
On the home screen, go to Media or All Apps, or search for YouTube. Download it from the PlayStation Store if it is not installed.