{"id":4853,"date":"2023-05-17T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/epa\/connect-ps5-hotel-wifi\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T10:10:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T08:10:09","slug":"connect-ps5-hotel-wifi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/connect-ps5-hotel-wifi\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect PS5 to Hotel Wi-Fi [With Phone or Browser]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While staying in a hotel for vacation, bringing your PS5 is a great way to combat boredom while relaxing. But how can you connect to play online games if you are not at home? The good news is that you can connect your PS5 to your hotel\u2019s Wi-Fi. It may not be as fast as you hoped, but it\u2019s better than nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-05-17\/how-to-connect-to-ps5-hotel-wifi.jpeg\" alt=\"How to Connect PS5 to Hotel Wi-Fi\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll learn <strong>how to connect your PS5 to a hotel Wi-Fi<\/strong> and cover two different methods. We\u2019ll also explain how to improve your hotel Wi-Fi speed and troubleshoot potential issues you\u2019ll encounter when connecting your PS5 to your hotel\u2019s Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Do you also have a Nintendo Switch? Check <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/connect-switch-hotel-wifi\/\">How to Connect Switch to Hotel Wi-Fi<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-connect-your-ps5-to-hotel-wi-fi%3F\">Can You Connect Your PS5 to Hotel Wi-Fi?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, you can connect your PS5 to your hotel\u2019s Wi-Fi. There are 2 methods to connect your PS5 to a hotel\u2019s Wi-Fi: one is by using your PS5&#8217;s browser, and the other uses your smartphone to connect to hotel Wi-Fi on your PS5.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All PS5 consoles support wireless connectivity, meaning there&#8217;s no reason for you not to be able to connect your PS5 to your hotel\u2019s and your home\u2019s Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-connect-ps5-to-hotel-wi-fi-via-built-in-authenticator\">How to Connect PS5 to Hotel Wi-Fi Via Built-in Authenticator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your PS5\u2019s integrated browser is the conventional method of authenticating and connecting your device to your hotel\u2019s Wi-Fi network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main advantage of this method is that you won\u2019t need to use any other gadget during this process. All you need is your PS5 and the login details of your hotel\u2019s Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps to connect the hotel\u2019s Wi-Fi to your PS5 through the browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1%3A-access-%22settings-%3E-network-%3E-settings-%3E-set-up-internet-connection%22\">Step 1: Access &#8220;Settings &gt; Network &gt; Settings &gt; Set up Internet Connection&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your PS5 will start scanning for Wi-Fi Signals. Wait until it finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-05-17\/connect-ps5-hotel-wifi-authenticator-step1.jpeg\" alt=\"Connect PS5 to Hotel Wi-Fi via Built-in Authenticator \u2013 Step 1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2%3A-choose-your-hotel%E2%80%99s-wi-fi-signal\">Step 2: Choose Your Hotel\u2019s Wi-Fi Signal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the login details your hotel provided to you. The connection will fail at first but it\u2019s part of the first step of the process. If a pop-up message saying &#8220;Can\u2019t Connect to the Internet&#8221; appears, just click &#8220;Ok&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3%3A-access-%22settings-%3E-user%E2%80%99s-guide%2C-health-and-safety%E2%80%A6%22-%26-select-%22user%E2%80%99s-guide%22\">Step 3: Access &#8220;Settings &gt; User\u2019s Guide, Health and Safety\u2026&#8221; &amp; Select &#8220;User\u2019s Guide&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A pop-up message may appear saying &#8220;The security of the page can\u2019t be confirmed.&#8221; Click &#8220;Yes&#8221; to continue. Your PS5 will open a browser showing your hotel\u2019s Internet access page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-05-17\/connect-ps5-hotel-wifi-authenticator-step3.jpeg\" alt=\"Connect PS5 to Hotel Wi-Fi via Built-in Authenticator \u2013 Step 3\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If this step fails, try opening the <strong>&#8220;Game Base&#8221;<\/strong> app. There go to <strong>&#8220;Messages&#8221;<\/strong> and select a friend (or message yourself) Write &#8220;google.com&#8221; and click on the message to open the URL in a browser. The hotel\u2019s internet access page should appear.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4%3A-log-in-to-your-hotel-internet-connection\">Step 4: Log in to Your Hotel Internet Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your login details on Hote&#8217;s internet access page to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Is your hotel Wi-Fi slow? Check how to improve the Wi-Fi speed on your PS5 <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/improve-ps5-wi-fi-speed\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5%3A-test-your-internet-connection\">Step 5: Test your internet connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go back to <em>&#8220;Settings &gt; Network &gt; Connection Status&#8221;<\/em> and click the <em>&#8220;Test Internet Connection&#8221;<\/em> option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait for your PS5 to test your Internet connection, which can take some time. Once your console says &#8220;Connection Test Complete,&#8221; your PS5 should be connected to your hotel\u2019s Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-05-17\/connect-ps5-hotel-wifi-authenticator-step5.jpeg\" alt=\"Connect PS5 to Hotel Wi-Fi via Built-in Authenticator \u2013 Step 5\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For more information on advanced network settings for PS5, visit this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/connectivity\/internet-connect-playstation\/#ps5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Playstation guide on how to set up a wired or wireless connection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-connect-ps5-to-hotel-wi-fi-with-phone\">How to Connect PS5 to Hotel Wi-Fi With Phone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use your smartphone to authenticate with your PS5 to your hotel\u2019s Wi-Fi network. If you\u2019re having issues with connecting your console to hotel Wi-Fi using its built-in authenticator then this is a great alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To connect your PS5 to your hotel Wi-Fi, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1%3A-connect-your-ps5-to-your-hotel%E2%80%99s-wi-fi\">Step 1: Connect Your PS5 to Your Hotel\u2019s Wi-Fi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To connect your PS5 to your hotel\u2019s Wi-Fi, open &#8220;<strong>Settings &gt; Network &gt; Settings &gt; Set Up Internet Connection&#8221;<\/strong> and then select your network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After linking your devices to your hotel\u2019s Wi-Fi, a pop-up message showing that your Internet connection has failed will appear. Don\u2019t worry, it is part of the process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2%3A-select-%22how-to-authenticate%22\">Step 2: Select <em>&#8220;How to Authenticate&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-05-17\/connect-ps5-hotel-wifi-smartphone-step2.jpeg\" alt=\"How to Connect PS5 to Hotel Wi-Fi via Smartphone \u2013 Step 2\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3%3A-follow-the-on-screen-instructions\">Step 3: Follow the On-Screen Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-05-17\/connect-ps5-hotel-wifi-smartphone-step3.jpeg\" alt=\"How to Connect PS5 to Hotel Wi-Fi via Smartphone \u2013 Step 3\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>On your smartphone, connect to the network<\/strong> that begins with &#8220;<strong>PS5-<\/strong>&#8221; followed by the three unique numbers of your console.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enter the eight-digit password<\/strong> showing on your PS5 screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on the notification on your smartphone to <strong>redirect to your hotel Wi-Fi login page.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enter the login details<\/strong> your hotel provided to you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, you\u2019ll see PS5-XXX connected to your smartphone, and your PS5 should be connected to your hotel Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enjoy-playing-your-ps5-games-while-on-vacation\">Enjoy Playing Your PS5 Games While on Vacation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how to connect PS5 to hotel Wi-Fi, you don\u2019t have to endure boredom while on vacation. By following the tips we provided in this article, you can now enjoy your favorite games while on holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, setting up a connection with hotel Wi-Fi might be challenging. 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