Turn on your PS4 controller by pressing the PS button
Connect the controller to your PC with a USB cable
Wait for Windows to install the required driver automatically
Open Bluetooth settings on your PC (if you want wireless)
Put the controller into pairing mode by holding the Share button and the PS button together until the light bar flashes
Enable Bluetooth on your PC and select the controller from the device list
If prompted, confirm pairing on both the PC and controller
Test the controller in a game or in Windows Game Controller settings
If the controller doesn’t work, try a different USB port/cable or restart Bluetooth and re-pair
For best compatibility, install DS4Windows and run it (optional)