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CE-109245-1

Content License Cannot Be Confirmed

The PS5 cannot verify the license for a game or piece of content. Common after PSN network issues, account changes, or when the console is not set as your primary PS5.

What causes this error

  • Console is not set as your primary PS5
  • PSN account signed out or session expired
  • License database on the console is corrupted

How to fix CE-109245-1

  1. 1

    Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Restore Licenses. Wait for the process to complete, then restart the console.

  2. 2

    Ensure the PS5 is set as your primary console: Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Console Sharing and Offline Play and enable it.

  3. 3

    Sign out of PSN and sign back in.

  4. 4

    Check the PSN status page to rule out a server-side issue.

  5. 5

    If you recently deactivated a console or changed your primary console, licenses may take up to 24 hours to propagate.

FAQ

What causes PS5 error CE-109245-1?

Console is not set as your primary PS5 PSN account signed out or session expired License database on the console is corrupted

How do I fix PS5 error CE-109245-1?

Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Restore Licenses. Wait for the process to complete, then restart the console. Ensure the PS5 is set as your primary console: Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Console Sharing and Offline Play and enable it. Sign out of PSN and sign back in. Check the PSN status page to rule out a server-side issue. If you recently deactivated a console or changed your primary console, licenses may take up to 24 hours to propagate.

Do I need to reset my PS5 to fix this error?

A full factory reset is rarely needed. Start with the basic steps: restart the console, check for updates, and rebuild the database in Safe Mode. Only contact PlayStation Support or consider a reset if all other steps fail.

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