# How To Start Your PS5 In Safe Mode (And Why You May Need To)

> The PS5 has a feature called Safe Mode. Here are the steps for starting your PS5 in Safe Mode, and why you would ever want to start it in that mode.

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- **Published:** 2025-01-15
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #playstation #mode #safe #start #called #ever #feature #starting
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