How to interact with friends while playing a PlayStation game on PC

Find out how to view your online friends, search for players, and manage friend requests.

How to access Friend Management while playing a PlayStation game on PC

  1. Press Shift + F1 to open the PlayStation™ overlay. 
  2. Select Friends.
    Your friends list appears.
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How to view a friend’s profile while playing a PlayStation game on PC

  1. Press Shift + F1 to open the PlayStation overlay. 
  2. Select Friends.
    Your friends list appears.
  3. Either search for the player or select them from the list shown.
    The player profile opens.

How to manage friend requests while playing a PlayStation game on PC

  1. Press Shift + F1  to open the PlayStation overlay.
  2. Select Friends.
    Your friends list appears.
  3. Select a friend request to respond. 

How to block a player while playing a PlayStation game on PC

  1. Press Shift + F1  to open the PlayStation overlay.
  2. Select Friends.
    Either search for the player or select them from the list shown.
  3. On the player’s profile, select Block.

How to report a player while playing a PlayStation game on PC

  1. Press Shift + F1  to open the PlayStation overlay.
  2. Select Friends.
    Either search for the player or select them from the list shown.
  3. On the player’s profile, select Report.

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