PS5 VPN: Secure Your Gameplay on PS5 & PS4
- Find a better route when lag gets in the way
- Keep DDoS attacks from kicking you offline
- Choose from gaming-optimized server locations

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How to Set Up a VPN on PS5 or PS4
A compatible router lets your PS5 or PS4 use CyberGhost VPN without installing a VPN app on the console.
Get CyberGhost VPN and create an account.
Download and import configuration files on a router.
Connect your console to the network and start playing.
How to Set Up a PS5 VPN Without a Router
Set Up a Virtual Router
Run CyberGhost VPN on your PC, share its VPN connection as a virtual router, and connect your PS5 or PS4 to that network. Your console then uses the PC’s VPN connection.
Use Smart DNS
For a quick alternative, configure CyberGhost Smart DNS on your PlayStation. Smart DNS can change your virtual location, but it isn’t a VPN and doesn’t encrypt your traffic. Choose from Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, and the US.
VPN vs Smart DNS on PS5 & PS4
| CyberGhost VPN | Smart DNS | |
| Encrypts PlayStation traffic | Yes | No |
| Uses a VPN server | Yes | No |
| Changes virtual location | Yes | Yes |
| Location choice | VPN server network | 5 locations |
| Setup option | Router / virtual router | PlayStation DNS settings |
| Main use | VPN protection + location choice | Location changes without encryption |
How Can a VPN Reduce Ping?
You might like meandering through breathtaking terrains while you game, but your ISP shouldn’t take its time. Your ISP doesn't always take the quickest path to the game server. A VPN directs your traffic through a different route, which may help if your usual connection is slowing your gameplay.
A VPN can also help with activity-based throttling. Encryption to the VPN server gives your ISP less visibility into the services you use, making it harder to identify PS5 gaming traffic.
Server choice still matters. Connect to a VPN server close to you or the PlayStation game server where possible. Choosing a distant location can add extra latency and increase your ping.
Connect to Fast VPN Servers for PS5 & PS4
Spawn closer to the action with CyberGhost VPN servers in 100 countries, including gaming-optimized locations in France, Germany, the UK, and the US. Pick a server near you or your game server to keep unnecessary distance out of the equation.
Our high-capacity 10-Gbps servers can handle heavy traffic, so your VPN has more breathing room when everyone else logs on. That's one less thing to blame when the match doesn't go your way.
| Total Cities | 126 |
|---|---|
| Total Countries | 100 |
| Dedicated IP Locations | 21 |
Why Choose CyberGhost VPN for PlayStation?
We don’t need to know what you're playing. CyberGhost VPN follows an independently audited No-Logs policy, which means we don’t monitor or store your browsing activity. Our RAM-only servers wipe session data on every reboot, helping limit what can persist on our infrastructure. Your PlayStation time stays yours.
Keep Your Gaming Activity More Private
Give ISP Throttling Less to Work With
Encryption can make it more difficult for ISPs to throttle your traffic — but ciphers aren’t all built the same. CyberGhost VPN uses AES 256-bit encryption, which is up there with the toughest options on the market. It turns your data into unreadable text to remove potential obstacles standing between you and your next game.
Streaming PS5 games with PlayStation Plus Premium? CyberGhost VPN can encrypt your cloud gaming traffic when you connect through a VPN-configured router or a share VPN connection from your PC. You get AES 256-bit encryption while you play, even when PlayStation doesn't natively support VPN apps.
Bring VPN Protection to PS Cloud Gaming
Game Without VPN Data Caps
Download the 80 GB update. Stay in the party chat. Queue “one more game” six times. CyberGhost VPN offers unlimited VPN bandwidth and traffic. Large game downloads, updates, multiplayer sessions, and supported cloud streaming won’t eat into a fixed VPN data allowance.
VPN Protection for Your Gaming Setup
Your PlayStation is only a part of the setup. CyberGhost VPN has apps for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux. Your gaming PC, phone, and laptop can join in, too.
One subscription covers up to 7 devices at the same time. Keep CyberGhost VPN running on your gaming PC while you use Discord on your phone or look up a walkthrough on your laptop. No swapping connections between devices.
Need help getting your PlayStation setup dialed in? Our 24/7 customer support can help with router setup, virtual routers, and connection questions, so you're not left figuring it all out mid-session.
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FAQ
You can use CyberGhost VPN on any device on your network by setting it up on a compatible router. You can use your PC as a virtual router or configure Smart DNS to access VPN features on your PlayStation. Note that Smart DNS changes your virtual location but doesn’t encrypt your traffic.
Set up CyberGhost VPN on your PS5 or PS4 by installing it on a compatible router or sharing your PC’s VPN connection as a virtual router. Smart DNS is available for quick setup without encryption.
Yes, CyberGhost VPN supports both router configuration and Smart DNS. Additionally, you can use our desktop apps to turn your PC into a virtual VPN router.
Games use VPNs because a VPN can change the IP address visible to online services, encrypt PlayStation traffic when connected through a VPN-enabled router or virtual router, and give gaming traffic a different network route. Results for ping and latency vary by connection.
Sometimes using a VPN on PlayStation may reduce ping or fix lag issues, but not always. A VPN can increase latency because it adds another network hop, although a different route may produce a different ping in some conditions. Results depend on your ISP, VPN server, game server, location, and network route.
Yes, VPNs are legal in most countries and PlayStation doesn’t forbid them. However, it’s a good idea to check local laws and game policies as some regions restrict VPN usage. CyberGhost VPN doesn’t condone using a VPN to bypass regulations or terms of service.
Gaming‑optimized servers in France, Germany, the UK, and the US offer the best performance for PS5 gaming. Start with a CyberGhost VPN server close to you or the game server to avoid adding unnecessary distance. Test nearby locations and compare results, as the best option depends on your network and the route to the game server.
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- Up to 7 devices protected simultaneously
- Apps for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS & more
- 24/7 live Customer Support service
- Up to 45-day money-back guarantee
- VPN servers in 100 countries worldwide
- Iron-clad encryption