Fix PS4 PS5 NP-34957-8 Network Error
By Zennith Tech Lab
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Published 2026-05-22
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To fix error NP-34957-8, restore licenses on your PlayStation console and test your network configuration.
License Restore Action
Manually trigger a license restore operation on your PlayStation console to sync local permissions with the PSN database.# Step 1: Restore System Licenses
This error indicates a temporary license synchronization issue between your console and PlayStation Network servers: 1. Navigate to your PlayStation Settings dashboard. 2. Select Users and Accounts > Other. 3. Click on the Restore Licenses menu. 4. Select Restore and wait until the progress bar completes.
# Step 2: Sign Out and Reconnect
1. From Users and Accounts, go to Account > Sign Out. 2. Turn off your console completely. Restart your home router. 3. Turn on the console, sign in with your account credentials, and play games without error prompts.