{"id":4625,"date":"2025-11-03T22:44:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/blog\/playstation-np-34957-8-error\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T22:44:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:14:34","slug":"playstation-np-34957-8-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-np-34957-8-error\/","title":{"rendered":"[SOLVED] How to Fix PlayStation NP-34957-8 Error in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Numerous PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 users are currently getting the <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-np-34957-8-error\/\" data-lasso-id=\"12052\"><strong>PlayStation NP-34957-8 Error<\/strong><\/a>, a code for server communication error. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sony has officially acknowledged this bug that started occurring after their server maintenance. Before the issue gets settled, you can manually try to fix the PlayStation NP-34957-8 error.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37418\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37418\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/How-to-Fix-PlayStation-NP-34957-8-Error.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56382\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37418 size-full\" title=\"How to Fix PlayStation NP-34957-8 Error\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/How-to-Fix-PlayStation-NP-34957-8-Error.jpg\" alt=\"How to Fix PlayStation NP-34957-8 Error\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to Fix PlayStation NP-34957-8 Error<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And in this article, we have got you an in-depth and well-researched guide to help you understand the <strong>PlayStation NP-34957-8 error<\/strong>, the reasons for it, and how you can solve it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-np-34957-8-error\/#Reasons_for_PlayStation_NP-34957-8_error\" >Reasons for PlayStation NP-34957-8 error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-np-34957-8-error\/#How_to_fix_the_PlayStation_NP-34957-8_error\" >How to fix the PlayStation NP-34957-8 error<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-np-34957-8-error\/#Check_your_Internet_Connection\" >Check your Internet Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-np-34957-8-error\/#Restart_PlayStation\" >Restart PlayStation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-np-34957-8-error\/#Check_the_Status_of_PSNs_Servers\" >Check the Status of PSN&#8217;s Servers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-np-34957-8-error\/#Re-Login_to_Your_PSN_Account\" >Re-Login to Your PSN Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-np-34957-8-error\/#Update_PlayStation\" >Update PlayStation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-np-34957-8-error\/#Change_DNS_Server\" >Change DNS Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-np-34957-8-error\/#Contact_PlayStation_Support\" >Contact PlayStation Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-np-34957-8-error\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PlayStation_NP-34957-8_error\"><\/span><b>What is the PlayStation NP-34957-8 error?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The<strong> PlayStation NP-34957-8 error<\/strong> is a network-related error.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It occurs because of the variance of the <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-skins-design-ideas\/\" data-lasso-id=\"12580\">PlayStation<\/a> Network.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Therefore, your PlayStation fails to establish a secure connection with the server.&nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many users have been ranting about the issue and dealing with this error; Sony published a detailed guide to fix it.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Also, you might see the NP-34957-8 error on your PlayStation even when it is undergoing some maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37420\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37420\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/What-is-PlayStation-NP34957-8-Error.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56383\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37420 size-full\" title=\"What is PlayStation NP34957 8 Error\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/What-is-PlayStation-NP34957-8-Error.jpg\" alt=\"What is PlayStation NP34957 8 Error\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What is PlayStation NP34957 8 Error<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_PlayStation_NP-34957-8_error\"><\/span><b>Reasons for PlayStation NP-34957-8 error<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sony has recognized and addressed this on their website, uncovering that the error NP-34957-8 fundamentally emerges because of the maintenance of the <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/consoles\/playstation\" data-lasso-id=\"12581\">PlayStation<\/a> Network. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some common situations where the <strong>PlayStation NP-34957-8 error<\/strong> comes up are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>During planned maintenance of the PlayStation Network.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>When unable to establish secure communication with servers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>During an attempt towards activating the account at numerous spots at one mark of time<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-playstation-network-sign-in-failed\/\" data-lasso-id=\"12059\">[SOLVED] How to Fix PlayStation Network Sign In Failed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you face this error, read through the following segment of the article to know how to fix the PlayStation NP-34959-9 error code without hassle.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37421\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37421\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reasons-for-PlayStation-NP-34957-8-Error.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56384\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37421 size-full\" title=\"Reasons for PlayStation NP 34957 8 Error\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reasons-for-PlayStation-NP-34957-8-Error.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons for PlayStation NP 34957 8 Error\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reasons for PlayStation NP 34957 8 Error<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_fix_the_PlayStation_NP-34957-8_error\"><\/span><b>How to fix the PlayStation NP-34957-8 error<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In case you are facing the NP-34957-8 error on your PlayStation, you can solve it quickly by following these solutions:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-337\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-337\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Fixes: PlayStation NP-34957-8 error<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Fix 1: Check Internet Connection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Fix 2: Restart PlayStation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Fix 3: Check Status of PSN\u2019s Servers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Fix 4: Re-Login to Your PSN Account<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Fix 5: Update PlayStation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Fix 6: Change DNS Server<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Fix 7: Contact PlayStation Support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-337 from cache -->\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_your_Internet_Connection\"><\/span><strong>Check your Internet Connection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since the PlayStation Network is an internet-based <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/cross-platform-games\/\" data-lasso-id=\"45221\">gaming platform<\/a>, it needs a steady connection to run smoothly. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Assuming you face the NP-34957-8 error code on your PS4 or PS5 while using some feature, it could mean that your internet connection is slow or unstable. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Run a network test on your Playstation by heading to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Settings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Network<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and finally to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Test Internet Connection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/can-ps5-players-play-with-ps4-players\/\" data-lasso-id=\"12060\">Can PS5 Players Play With PS4 Players Online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the issue is with your Network, restart your modem or switch to refresh the cable between your router and internet provider. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Play out another network test to confirm it all when your switch has been installed.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37422\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37422\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Check-Internet-Connection-2.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56385\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37422 size-full\" title=\"Check Internet Connection\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Check-Internet-Connection-2.jpg\" alt=\"Check Internet Connection\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Check Internet Connection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restart_PlayStation\"><\/span><strong>Restart PlayStation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Restarting your PlayStation is the easiest way to solve the NP-34957-8 error.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have a PlayStation 4, all you need to do is follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> <strong>Hold the PS button<\/strong> for a couple of seconds on your gamepad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>&#8220;Power&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Now, select the <strong>&#8220;Turn off&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Hang tight for a few minutes and turn it back on.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And if you have a PlayStation 5, here is what you need to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Find the PS button on the DualSense controller.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> <strong>Hold the button<\/strong> for a few seconds to be directed to the Quick menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select the <strong>Restart PS5<\/strong> option and hang in there.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By now, your error must be resolved. If not, head on to the next fix.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37423\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37423\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Restart-Playstation.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56386\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37423 size-full\" title=\"Restart Playstation\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Restart-Playstation.jpg\" alt=\"Restart Playstation\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Restart Playstation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_Status_of_PSNs_Servers\"><\/span><strong>Check the Status of PSN&#8217;s Servers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You could also be facing the NP-34957-8 error on your PlayStation when the PSN servers go into planned maintenance, or when the traffic becomes higher than usual.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-ps5-accessories\/\" data-lasso-id=\"12061\">5 Best PS5 Accessories in<\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-ps5-accessories\/\" data-lasso-id=\"12582\">&nbsp;[You Must Have]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bugs and errors on the platform could have corrupted your user data. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When this occurs, you might struggle to get to the Playstation Network and its services.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fortunately, this can be fixed by logging out of your PSN account on your PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37424\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37424\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Check-Status-of-PSNs-Servers.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56387\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37424 size-full\" title=\"Check Status of PSN\u2019s Servers\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Check-Status-of-PSNs-Servers.jpg\" alt=\"Check Status of PSN\u2019s Servers\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Check Status of PSN\u2019s Servers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Re-Login_to_Your_PSN_Account\"><\/span><strong>Re-Login to Your PSN Account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Logging out of your PSN account on your PS4 or PS5 can also help fix your issue regarding the NP-34957-8 error. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are a PlayStation 4 user, here is what you need to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Head to <strong>Settings<\/strong> and select <strong>Account Management.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> In Account Management, click on the <strong>Sign Out<\/strong> option.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/use-discord-on-ps4-ps5-playstation\/\" data-lasso-id=\"12062\">How to Use Discord on PS4 &amp; PS5: Discord on PlayStation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are a PlayStation 5 user, here are the steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> and then User Account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Open the Other tab and click on <strong>Sign Out<\/strong>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now, wait for five minutes and sign in to your account.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37425\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37425\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Re-Login-to-Your-PSN-Account.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56388\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37425 size-full\" title=\"Re-Login to Your PSN Account\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Re-Login-to-Your-PSN-Account.jpg\" alt=\"Re-Login to Your PSN Account\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Re-Login to Your PSN Account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_PlayStation\"><\/span><strong>Update PlayStation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rarely, your PlayStation <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming\/operating-system\/\" data-lasso-id=\"12068\">Operating System<\/a> might also throw issues disrupting the network connection, which sets off the PlayStation NP-34957-8 error code. Luckily, Sony releases frequent and prompt updates for their consoles to fix bugs or errors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the PS4, you can update its system in the following way:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Go to the <strong>Settings<\/strong> and click on the <strong>System Software Update<\/strong> option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Update Now<\/strong> and then Accept.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the PS5, you can update it as below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Head to the <strong>Settings<\/strong> and click on <strong>System Software<\/strong>, then<strong> System Software Update and Setting.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Now, click on <strong>Update System Software<\/strong> and the option that reads Update Using Internet.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37426\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Update-Playstation.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56389\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37426 size-full\" title=\"Update Playstation\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Update-Playstation.jpg\" alt=\"Update Playstation\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Update Playstation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_DNS_Server\"><\/span><strong>Change DNS Server<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your network&#8217;s default Domain Name System could be facing issues right now, making your connection run sluggish. To fix this, try switching to Google&#8217;s DNS. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here is how you can change the DNS Server on your PlayStation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Head to <strong>Settings<\/strong> and then click on<strong> Network tab.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> In Network, select the <strong>Internet Connection Setup<\/strong>, click on Use <strong>Wi-Fi<\/strong>, and then on <strong>Custom.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Make sure to have your IP Address on Automatic and DHCP Host Name on Do Not Specify.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Now, manually enter:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Primary DNS &#8211; 8.8.8.8<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Secondary DNS &#8211; 8.8.4.4<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Go to<strong> MTU settings<\/strong> and set the value to <strong>1456.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Finally, click on the <strong>Do Not Use<\/strong> option for Proxy Server.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37427\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Change-DNS-Server-1.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56390\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37427 size-full\" title=\"Change DNS Server\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Change-DNS-Server-1.jpg\" alt=\"Change DNS Server\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Change DNS Server<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_PlayStation_Support\"><\/span><strong>Contact PlayStation Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If none of the above-given steps work, you must reach out to PlayStation support and seek assistance. They might help you out with any specific issues that your system faces.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37428\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37428\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Contact-PlayStation-Support.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56391\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37428 size-full\" title=\"Contact PlayStation Support\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Contact-PlayStation-Support.jpg\" alt=\"Contact PlayStation Support\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Contact PlayStation Support<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>FAQ 1: What does it mean when PlayStation says \u201cUndergoing maintenance\u201d?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Answer: <\/strong>It implies that the bugs or issues with your system are being fixed to provide you with a seamless gaming experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/how-to-play-roblox-ps4-complete-guide\/\" data-lasso-id=\"12065\">How to Play Roblox PS4 [Guide]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now, we have come to the end of our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-np-34957-8-error\/\" data-lasso-id=\"12067\"><strong>How to Fix PlayStation NP-34957-8 Error<\/strong><\/a>. We expect that it will help you in addressing your issues. If this article helps you then do share it with your friends who are facing the same problem of PlayStation NP-34957-8 Error and keep visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/\" data-lasso-id=\"10737\">omggamer.com<\/a> for updates on <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming\/\" data-lasso-id=\"12053\">gaming<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/game-release-dates\/\" data-lasso-id=\"12054\">upcoming games<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/builds\/\" data-lasso-id=\"12055\">gaming builds<\/a>, and much more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Numerous PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 users are currently getting the PlayStation NP-34957-8 Error, a code for server communication error. Sony has officially acknowledged this bug that started occurring after their server maintenance. Before the issue gets settled, you can manually try to fix the PlayStation NP-34957-8 error. 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