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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