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How to use CyberGhost with Sony PlayStation and Windows ICS

This guide explains how to use CyberGhost with a PlayStation by sharing a VPN connection from a Windows PC using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). Once configured, your PlayStation will route its internet traffic through the VPN connection on your computer.

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Before You Start

Enable Internet Connection Sharing on Your Windows PC

Connect Your PlayStation to the Shared VPN Connection

 

Before You Start

Before you begin, make sure you have an active CyberGhost subscription and the CyberGhost app installed on your Windows PC. You should also have a stable internet connection (preferably via an Ethernet cable for better reliability), ensure your system is up to date, and confirm that your network adapter is working properly.

Important: This setup requires two active network connections on your Windows PC. One connection is used to access the internet (for example, via Wi-Fi or Ethernet), and the other is used to share that connection with your PlayStation, typically through an Ethernet cable. If your PC doesn’t have an Ethernet port, you may need a USB-to-Ethernet adapter.

 

Enable Internet Connection Sharing on Your Windows PC

  1. In the Start menu, type network connections and select View network connections.

    Windows 11 search bar with the term "network connections" entered and the "View network connections" option highlighted in a yellow box.

  2. Right-click the active connection used by CyberGhost and select Properties.

    The Network Connections control panel window in Windows, displaying various network adapters.

  3. Go to the Sharing tab.

    The properties window for a specific connection, with the "Sharing" tab highlighted in a yellow box at the top.

  4. Check the box labeled Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s internet connection.

    The "Sharing" tab within a Windows connection properties window.

  5. From the dropdown menu, select the Ethernet connection that’s connected to your PlayStation.

    The "Sharing" tab in Windows, with the "Home networking connection" dropdown menu highlighted in a yellow box.
  6. Click OK to save the changes.

Connect your PlayStation to your Windows PC using an Ethernet cable. On your Windows PC, make sure CyberGhost is installed and running before proceeding to avoid connection issues.

 

Connect Your PlayStation to the Shared VPN Connection

  1. On your PlayStation, select the cog icon to go to Settings.

    The PlayStation 5 home screen, with the settings gear icon highlighted in a yellow box at the top right.

  2. Select Network.

    The PlayStation 5 settings menu, with the "Network" option highlighted in a yellow box.

  3. Choose Settings and Set Up Internet Connection.

    The PlayStation 5 network settings screen, with the "Set Up Internet Connection" option highlighted in a yellow box.

  4. Select Set Up Wired LAN.

    The "Set Up Internet Connection" menu on a PlayStation 5, with the "Set Up Wired LAN" option highlighted in a yellow box

  5. Select Connect.

    The "Set Up Wired LAN" dialog box on a PlayStation 5, with the "Connect" button highlighted in a yellow box.

  6. Wait for the connection to be established. 

    The PlayStation 5 network connection screen displaying a pop-up window in a yellow box, indicating that the console is currently "Connecting to the internet."

  7. Check the connection status in the top right corner.

    The PlayStation 5 "Set Up Internet Connection" screen showing a successful connection, with the "Connected" status highlighted in a yellow box next to "Wired LAN 1."

Your PlayStation will now detect the shared connection from your PC and complete the setup automatically.

 

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