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Can a 13 year old make a PSN account?

First, you'll need your Responsible Adult to say it's OK to sign up. With their help, you can create your account for PSN when you switch on your console (just choose 'New user' and follow the instructions).
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Can a child have a PSN account?

Set up child accounts

To create accounts for your children, you must have an account for PlayStation Network. Once you have your own account, you can create accounts for each child. Each child under 18 years of age needs a separate child account for our online services.
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What is the minimum age for PSN?

PlayStation Network is not for children younger than 7. If you are 7 to 17 years old, your parent or legal guardian ("Responsible Adult") must read and accept these Terms for you.
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How do I make a PSN account under 18?

Setting up your family

Select (Settings) > [Parental Controls/Family Management] > [Family Management], and then follow the on-screen instructions to enter your sign-in information. A user can be in only one family at a time. Children are automatically added to the family of the adult who creates their user accounts.
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How do I change my age on PSN as a child?

On your PS4™ console, go to Settings > Parental Controls/Family Management > Family Management. You may need to re-enter your account password. Select the child account you want to set restrictions for and select a feature to adjust.
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PS4 Child Accounts Are Less Than Useless

How do I stop being a child on PSN?

  1. Sign in as the family manager and go to Settings > Family and Parental Controls > Family Management.
  2. Select the adult family member.
  3. Select Remove from Your Family. Removing a family member who is a parent or guardian also removes their ability to set parental controls.
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How do I turn off age restrictions on PlayStation?

From the Home screen, scroll up to “Settings” and select it by pressing the X button to reach the following: Select “PS4 System Restrictions.” Select “Default Parental Controls.”
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The following numbers correspond to ESRB's age ratings:
  1. 3 – E (Everyone)
  2. 4 – E10+ (Everyone 10+)
  3. 5 – T (Teen)
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Does PS4 have age restrictions?

PlayStation Network ("PSN") offers parental controls for Sub Accounts. A Sub Account can be created for a child under 18 by a parent or guardian who holds a Master Account (See the PlayStation Network Terms of Service and User Agreement for details).
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Is PlayStation good for 12 year olds?

Q: What PlayStation is good for kids? The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are both great consoles for players of all ages. Both consoles have lots of great games for kids and adults.
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What is a PSN child account?

Set age restrictions for games, Blu-ray Discs and DVDs

Every child account can be set up to only allow age-appropriate content. On PS5, parents and guardians also have the ability to allow or deny exception requests from their children to override age restrictions for specific games as they see necessary.
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Can I play PS4 without PSN account?

You need an account to use PlayStation Network services. It's free to create an account and you do not need to provide any payment details. This is required for security measures.
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How To create a PSN account?

  1. Go to the home screen and select the profile picture.
  2. Select Switch User > Add User > Get Started.
  3. Select Create an Account from the sign-in screen.
  4. Enter the necessary information.
  5. Verify your email address. Check your email for a verification message.
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What happens when a child account turns 18 on PS4?

Once the user turns 18 you be able to upgrade the account to an adult one and request an online ID change. how do you know when you turn 18?
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Does a child need an email address for PSN?

Your account as an adult should be the main account, under which you can create sub-accounts for children. This will require only one email address. The process is outlined in Sony's Playstation 4 User Guide.
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Can you change your birthday?

Your birthdate is an important form of identity, and claiming alternative birth dates on legal documents or forms can be considered an act of fraud. If you believe that your reported birthdate is incorrect and is in need of correction, you can petition your court.
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Is it OK to change PSN ID?

If you have a game in this category, we do not recommend changing your online ID if you wish to continue playing that game without losing its entitlements and achievements which you have already bought or released. It is possible to incur permanent game errors or data loss as a result of using the feature.
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What is parental control level 9?

Level 3: ESRB E – EVERYONE. Level 4: ESRB E10+ – EVERYONE 10+ Level 5: ESRB T – TEEN. Level 9: ESRB M – MATURE.
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Is PS5 suitable for 8 year olds?

Many of those exclusive games are better suited for older players, but part of what makes the PS5 so great is that its extensive library means your child can easily adjust the games they play as they age, making it a good long-term investment.
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Can I change my child's PSN name?

Online IDs can't be changed for child accounts.
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How do I bypass Parental Controls?

23 Ways (and Counting) for Kids to Bypass Your Parental Controls
  1. Parents forgot to secure all the devices. ...
  2. Figure out parents' passwords. ...
  3. Sneak the phone or iPad when parents are asleep. ...
  4. Use tech in offline mode. ...
  5. Hack the family router. ...
  6. Factory-reset the device. ...
  7. Use VPN (Virtual Private Network) ...
  8. Use a proxy server.
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Why am I restricted on PlayStation?

If you do have PlayStation Plus, this might be caused by an account with children's permissions being signed in, even if the account being used is able to access all content. The easiest way to solve this is to sign off from all PSN IDs except the one currently in use.
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Why does it say I'm a child on PS4?

“Child Family Members” are the users under the age of 18 that can use PS4 and PSN within the limits of the parental controls set by the Family Manager or Parent/Guardian.
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Is a PSN free?

Your PSN ID will also help to identify you when playing online. It's free to have a PSN account, customize your profile, add friends, chat with others, and earn trophies.
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How many PSN account can I have?

Up to four users can log in to your PS4™ system at the same time.
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