PS5 Error Code WS-116521-6 [9 FIXES]

PlayStation users experience different error codes from time to time, including PS5 Error Code WS-116521-6. Because the error is mainly related to network connectivity issues, you can try updating the DNS server address and reconnecting to the internet to get out of the error.

Key Takeaways

• You may see the PS5 Error Code WS-116521-6 because of PSN server faults, weak internet connection, or corrupt data in the network.
• Fix the PS5 Error Code WS-116521-6 by modifying DNS settings, reconnecting to the network, and power cycling the router.
• If nothing eliminates the error, contact your ISP and see if something is wrong on the network’s end.

Why Do You See The Error WS-116521-6?

The error WS-116521-6 mainly indicates an issue with the PlayStation servers. However, it could also be due to a poor internet connection, glitches or temporary bugs in the connection, or a fault on your ISPs end.

When you get the error, you will see a message saying:

“Can’t connect to PlayStation Network. PlayStation Network might be temporarily busy. Please try again later.” 

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How To Fix PS5 Error Code WS-116521-6?

You can use a few quick troubleshooting methods that previously fixed PlayStation errors for us.

• Power cycle the PS5 console.
• Power cycle the internet router.
• Get PSN server status.
• Take an internet speed test.

Reconnect To The Network

Reconnecting to the network on our PS5 got us out of the error. We deleted the internet from our console and re-entered the password to authorize the connection.

Use these steps to reconnect to the network:

1. On the “Settings” menu, go to “Network.” 
2. Select the “Settings” option on the left.
3. Hit “Set Up Internet Connection.”

   

4. Highlight the connected internet network and press the “Options” button on the controller.
5. Choose “Delete.”
6. Now, reconnect to the network.

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Disable Firewall Settings

Ensure you do not have any firewall or VPN settings enabled on your router. If that is the case, disable these configurations and reconnect to the network on your PS5 to see if the error is gone.

Modify DNS Address

Another fix that solved the error WS-116521-6 was switching our console’s DNS to Google’s Public DNS servers. Make sure to enter the correct code for the method to work.

Here is how you can change the DNS server address on PS5:

1. Use “Step 1 to Step 4” from the above method.
2. On the sub-menu, click on “Advanced Settings.”

   

3. Now, navigate to the “DNS Settings” and set it to “Manual.”

   

4. Change “Primary Address” to “8.8.8.8” and “Secondary Address” to “8.8.4.4.“
5. Hit “OK” once done.

   

6. Let the process finish for the setting to be updated.

   

7. Hit “Test Internet Connection” on the “Connection Status” tab.

   

8. Choose “Start Test” to proceed and see if the network issues are resolved.

   

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Sign In To The Profile Again

Apart from the above methods, we also resolved the error by logging out of our PS5 user profile and signing back in again after a few minutes. Furthermore, find out how we fixed PS5 Error CE-107891-6.

Restore Licenses

We restored the licenses on our PS5 from the system settings to resolve the WS-116521-6 error. Restoring licenses is useful when you are facing trouble accessing content downloaded from the PlayStation Store, such as games. 

You can restore the licenses using the simple method below:

1. Go to the “Users And Accounts” option on the “Settings” page.

   

2. Highlight “Other” on the left panel and go to “Restore Licenses.”

   

3. Press “Restore.”

   

Clear Cache 

Performing a cache clear on the PS5 will delete all the temporary game and app data stored on the disk, including corrupt data, to make space for updated information.

Delete the system’s cache by following the method below:

1. Long-press the “Power” button on your console until two beep sounds are audible.
2. Release the button on the second beep to view the “Safe Mode” screen.
3. Now, connect your PS5 controller to the console.

   

4. Press the “PS” button.
5. Go to “Clear Cache And Rebuild Database.

   

6. Choose “Clear System Cache.”

   

7. Follow the on-screen commands to start the process.

Rebuild Database

Other than those, we also tried rebuilding the database of our PS5. The process reorganizes the data in the drive to eliminate residing issues, like the error WS-116521-6. 

Resort to the instructions below to rebuild the database on PS5:

1. Follow “Step 1 to Step 5” from the above method.
2. Proceed with the second option, “Rebuild Database.”

   

3. Follow the prompts to go ahead with the rebuilding.

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Update PS5 Software

Per our testing, keeping your console’s software in line with the latest version is vital to avoid errors and glitches in the functioning. We prefer updating the PS5 via the internet since it takes lesser time and is convenient.

Follow these steps to update PS5 using the internet:

1. Head to the “System” menu from the “Settings.”

   

2. Select “System Software” on the left and pick “System Software Update And Settings.”

   

3. Look for an “Update Availble” message on the right end of the option, “Update System Software.”
4. Click on it.

   

5. Pick “Update Using Internet” from the two choices.

   

6. Hit the “Update” button on the bottom right.

   

7. Your PS5 will restart on the next screen.

   

8. Next, you should see the “Installing” message.

   

9. The PS5 will install the updates after the prior process has been completed.

   

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Contact Your Internet Service Provider

You might also see the error WS-116521-6 because of faults on your ISP’s end. The network servers may be down, or the connection may have glitches. Therefore, contact the ISP and get an update on the issue.

Final Words

Finally, this wraps up all the solutions we tested when the PS5 Error Code WS-116521-6 appeared on our console. On the other hand, you can connect to PlayStation Support if the error persists for more than a day or two.