# Set up PS5 with ConsoleMouse | ConsoleMouse

Link your PS5 to ConsoleMouse: type your PlayStation name, switch on Remote Play and type the eight-digit number, then play with mouse and keyboard.

Source: https://consolemouse.com/en/support/setup-ps5/

## Install

- [Install ConsoleMouse on Windows](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-windows/)
- [Install ConsoleMouse on macOS](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-macos/)
- [Install ConsoleMouse on Linux](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-linux/)
- [Install ConsoleMouse on Raspberry Pi](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-raspberry-pi/)
## Set up

- [Set up ConsoleMouse and link your console](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/getting-started/)
- [Set up PS5 with ConsoleMouse](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/setup-ps5/)
- [Set up Xbox with ConsoleMouse](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/setup-xbox/)
## Use

- [TV Play and PC Play on every computer](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/modes/)
- [Play: TV Play and PC Play](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/play/)
- [The ConsoleMouse keys](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/keys/)
- [Picture options in PC Play](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/picture/)
- [Game profiles: keys and mouse per game](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/profiles/)
- [GTA VI with mouse and keyboard on PS5 and Xbox](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/gta-vi/)
## Help

- [Troubleshooting](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/troubleshooting/)
- [ConsoleMouse FAQ](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/faq/)
[Docs](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/) / Set up

# Set up PS5 with ConsoleMouse

Short answer: Type your PlayStation name in ConsoleMouse. Then switch on Remote Play on your PS5, choose Link Device and type the eight-digit number it shows. You link once and play from then on.

Updated: 2026-10-19

## What you need

- Your own PS5, switched on and on the same home network as your computer.
- A PlayStation Network account on that PS5.
- ConsoleMouse installed on your computer or Raspberry Pi.
## Link your PS5

- Start ConsoleMouse and choose Set up PS5.
- Let ConsoleMouse find your PS5, or type its network address if you know it.
- Type your PlayStation name, the Online ID. It is your public name, not your email address.
- On your PS5, open Settings, then System, then Remote Play, switch on Enable Remote Play and choose Link Device. Your PS5 shows an eight-digit number.
- Type the eight-digit number in ConsoleMouse. It is valid for about five minutes.
- Wait for the link to finish. You do this once.
## Where to find your name and address

- Your Online ID: on the PS5 open Settings, then Users and Accounts, then Account, then Profile.
- The network address of your PS5: it’s in the console’s network settings.
## Good to know

- If the number runs out, choose Link Device again.
- If another account is signed in on the PS5, sign in with the account you linked.
- Setup is the same on Windows, macOS and Linux. On Raspberry Pi you do the same steps on the setup page.
## Frequently asked questions

**Is the eight-digit number my password?**

No. It’s a one-time number your PS5 shows only while you link.

**Do I link again after a restart?**

No. ConsoleMouse remembers the link.

**My PS5 isn’t found. What now?**

Check that the PS5 is on, Remote Play is on and both devices share one network. Then try Troubleshooting.

## More help

- [Set up ConsoleMouse and link your console](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/getting-started/)
- [Set up Xbox with ConsoleMouse](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/setup-xbox/)
- [Mouse and keyboard with PS5 Remote Play: the full guide](https://consolemouse.com/en/guides/ps5-remote-play-mouse-keyboard/) [Wishlist on Steam ↗](https://store.steampowered.com/app/5417970/?utm_source=consolemouse_site&utm_medium=button&utm_campaign=launch2026&utm_content=en-help-setup-ps5-end-cta)[Or get one email at release](https://consolemouse.com/en/#waitlist)