Instructions apply to all PlayStation 4 models including the PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim.
How to Open PS4 web client
Power on your system until the PlayStation home screen is visible.
Scroll to the right until theInternet Browseroption is highlighted, accompanied by awwwicon and aStartbutton.
bring up the web client by tapping theXbutton on your PS4 controller.
To Store the Active Web Page in Your Bookmarks
Select theOPTIONSbutton on your controller.
When the pop-out menu appears, selectAdd Bookmark.
A new screen should now be displayed, containing two pre-populated yet editable fields.
The first,Name, contains the title of the current page.
The second,Address, is populated with the page’s URL.
Once you are satisfied with these two values, selectOKto add your new bookmark.
To View Previously Saved Bookmarks
Return to the net web surfer’s main menu via theOPTIONSbutton.
Next, pick the optionBookmarks.
A list of your stored bookmarks should now be displayed.
A sliding menu will appear on the right side of your screen.
A new screen will now appear, showing each of your bookmarks accompanied by checkboxes.
To designate a bookmark for deletion, first place a check mark next to it by tapping theX.
Because of this, the PlayStation web client provides the ability to clear your history at any time.
The tutorials below show you how to both view and delete browsing history.
To View Past PS4 Browsing History
Press theOPTIONSbutton.
The internet tool menu should now appear on the right-hand side of your screen.
To Clear PS4 Browsing History
Select theOPTIONScontroller button.
Next, selectSettingsfrom the pop-out menu on the right-hand side of the screen.
The PS4 net surf tool’sSettingspageshould now be displayed.
Select theClear Website Dataoption by selecting theX.
TheClear Website Datascreen will now appear.
Navigate to the option labeledOKand select theXon your controller to complete the history removal process.
You also may consider clearing internet tool cookies if you’re experiencing some unexpected behavior on a web page.
The tutorials below show you how to both block and delete cookies in your PS4 web app.
To Block Cookies From Being Stored on PS4
Select your controller’sOPTIONSbutton.
Next, pick the choice labeledSettingsfrom the menu on the right-hand side of the screen.
Once theSettingspage is visible, select theAllow Cookiesoption; located at the top of the list.
To Delete Cookies Stored on PS4 Hard Drive
Scroll to the option labeledDelete Cookiesand tap theX.
A screen should now appear containing the messageThe cookies will be deleted.
SelectOKon this screen and then selectXto clear your web client cookies.
However, the list of those who do acknowledge this setting and adhere to its rules continues to grow.
To fire up the Do Not Track flag in your PS4 internet tool, follow the instructions below.
Select theOPTIONSbutton on your PS4 controller.
When the surfing app menu appears on the right-hand side of the screen, selectSettingsby tappingX.
Your online window’sSettingsinterface should now be displayed.
Select theXto add a checkmark and activate this setting, if it is not already enabled.
To stop any JavaScript snippets from being executed by your PS4 online window, follow the steps below.
When the menu appears on the right-hand side of the screen, chooseSettingsby tapping theX.
The PS4 browserSettingsinterface should now be visible.
Find and scroll to theEnable JavaScriptoption, located towards the top of the screen and accompanied by a checkbox.
TapXto remove the check mark and turn off JavaScript, if it is not already turned off.
To re-enable it, select this setting once more so that the check mark is added.
Provides the ability to browse the web on your big screen TV.
Allows you to easily switch back and forth between a website and your game.
Lets you access web pages without the need for a computer or smartphone.
Upgrades to the latest version automatically as part of your PlayStation 4 firmware/system updates.
Does not offer amenities found in most modern browsers such as tabs or extension support.
No Flash support, limiting functionality on certain websites.
Sluggish performance was seen at times when several windows are open.
Typing with the on-screen keyboard and PS4 controller can prove to be a slow process.
FAQ
Launch the PS4 web app and find a picture you want to save.
Press the right thumbstick and zoom in on the image.
Selectshareandtake a screenshot of the image with the PS4.
Go to the Share Factory, navigate to the screenshot, and crop and edit it to your satisfaction.
Place your cursor at the start of the text you want to copy and selectOptions(three dots).
ChooseSelectand move your cursor to the end of the text you want to copy.
(Alternatively, chooseSelect All.)
Select theX>Copy> selectOptionswhere you want to place the text >Paste.
choose the surfing app you want, such asChrome or Firefox, and download it to your PS4.
