How to fix error WS-45480-1 on PS4


The error WS-45480-1 on the PS4 is caused because of the region locked redeem code. This error usually occurs when you try to download DLCs/Add-ons using a redeem code that is region locked.

The Fix

To fix the error WS-45480-1 on PS4 create an account with a different region i.e. An account that matches your redeem code region. Once you create the account, redeem your code using the newly created account and then log into your profile, sign in and enjoy the DLC content.

DLCs can be shared across all profiles once downloaded from any profile that is on the PS4.

How Do I create an account

To create an account with a different region you have to follow the steps below
  1. Press and hold the PS3 button until the Quick menu pops up
  2. Select [Power] > [Switch User] > [New User] > [Create A User]
  3. Follow the on screen Instructions and select different region/country.
  4. Verify your Email when you are done with the sign up process.
Once you have created a New sign in ID with a different region, It is time to redeem the code. You can simply redeem the code by following this guide How to redeem codes on PS4.

The error WS-45480-1 should be gone.

What region am I in

If you wish to know which region your country falls in you can refer to the table below;

Region No

Countries

1

USA, Canada

2

Europe, Japan, Middle East, South Africa, UK, Ireland

3

South East Asia

4

Australia, Mexico, South America

5

Africa, Russia, Asia, India, Ukraine

6

China

FAQs

Can I Play region locked game on PS4

Yes you can, the PS4 is not region locked to Physical game disks. However, you will not be able to download DLCs and Add-ons for that specific game.

This happens because the store you are using is from a different region from the game. So it will only show you things that were released for your region. 

If you wish to download the DLCs and Add-ons create a PSN account with the same region as your game and then download the DLCs or Add-ons.

Game saves and trophies are bound to the specific game's region. e.g. When a specific game is released in different regions, the saves will work according to it's region.

What causes error WS-45480-1 on PS4

The error WS-45480-1 on PS4 is caused by wrong region redeem code. Some of the re This is a common issue. You may have bought a redeem code from a person who didn't mention about the region lock.

Can I change my region on PSN account

No, unfortunately you can't change your region on your PSN account once you have set up. The only solution to this is to create another account with a different region.

Conclusion

As we have seen what causes the error WS-45480-1 from the above article. You will just have to create another account for the specific region.

If you moved to another country/region unfortunately there isn't any way to change the country or region on your current account.