Can a PSN ID be reused?

Yes, you can revert back to any of your previous online IDs, as long as those IDs do not violate the Terms of Service.

How do I reuse my old PSN name?

According to Sony, you can revert to an older username for free by contacting the PlayStation support team.

How many times can you change your PSN ID?

You can change your online ID as many times as you want. The first time is free. A charge applies for additional changes.

Can I get my PSN name back after changing it?

You can revert to your previous online ID, as long as it does not breach PSN Terms of Service. To revert to your previous online ID, contact PlayStation Support using the link at the bottom of this page.

How long can a PSN ID be?

In order for a PSN ID to be valid, it must be at least three characters long but no more than 16 characters long. It needs to start with a letter, and the only permitted special characters are underscores and hyphens.

Here's What Happens When You Change Your PSN ID and Play PS3 or Vita

Will I lose anything if I change my PSN ID?

You may lose your progress within those games, including game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress toward trophies. Parts of those games might not function properly, both online and offline. Your previous online ID(s) may remain visible to you and other players in some places.

Can I change my PSN account to another account?

You can switch accounts on your PS4 if multiple users have signed in before on your console. It's easy to switch accounts any time on your PS4 by accessing the Quick Menu. You'll want to make sure you're signed into your account to access your own saved data and game progress.

Can I delete an old PSN account?

Can you have 2 accounts on the same Playstation Network?

Up to four users can log in to your PS4™ system at the same time. When multiple users are logged in and a user presses the PS button on the controller, that user's home screen appears.

Can I transfer my PSN account to another email?

Does the PSN ID have to be unique?

The UserID, the gamertag, and the PSN ID are the unique name of your account (no two users can have the same UserID, gamertag or PSN ID). It is also a publicly displayed name that will be visible in-game by friends and guild mates. The character name is the name that is proper to individual characters.

How do I change my PSN ID without paying?

You can change your PlayStation Network name from your console or from the PSN website. You can change your PSN name once for free, but Sony charges a small fee for subsequent changes. Not all games are fully compatible with new usernames, there's the risk of some data loss with certain PS4 games.

How do I wipe my PSN account?

Head over to the Playstation Support site. In the search bar right in the middle, enter “Close account” and hit enter.

Can I sell my PSN ID?

Is it legal to resell PlayStation used games, devices, and accounts? As far as used hardware and physical copies of games, absolutely yes. As for digital games and accounts, under the terms of service you are NOT allowed to transfer, sell, buy, or trade your account by any means.

What can people do with your PSN ID?

Other players can use this ID to see if the player is online and what game they are playing, view their trophies and friends depending on the privacy settings set by the user. A player cannot link an existing PSN ID to another account. An account cannot have more than one PSN ID associated with it.

What are the rules for PSN ID?

The online ID must be 3 to 16 characters and can consist of letters, numbers, hyphens (-) and underscores (_). The first character must be a letter. The online ID must not be the same as your password. Letters are not case-sensitive.

What happens if you change your PSN email?

Changing your email on a PS4 allows you to update privacy information, especially if your account houses an email you no longer use or no longer have access to.

How do I link my PSN ID to another account?

To link or unlink your account, select (Settings) > [Account Management] > [Link with Other Services]. This option is available only for adult accounts.

Will I lose my games if I change my PSN email address?

What Happens When You Change Your Email Address on PS4? When you change your PSN email, you will receive a message on your old email address showing your new sign-in ID. You have to update your privacy information, and there will be no changes to the games in the account.

How much does a PSN ID cost?

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.

Do PSN accounts expire?

No, it doesn't.

What happens if someone steals your PSN account?

If the intent of the hackers is to steal your PSN account, one of the first things they will do is change your passwords. To recover your account password, go to the Playstation Website or App. Then click Trouble Signing In? Under "I forgot my password", click Reset your password.

Can 2 PSN accounts have the same primary PS4?

Each player can have one PS4 console activated as the primary PS4 console for their account.

How many PS4 can be activated as primary?

You can activate only one PS4™ system per account. When you activate a system, other users of the system can use applications and enjoy some of the PlayStation®Plus benefits of your account, even when that user is not logged in.

Does changing PSN account password kick all users off?

Changing your password will prevent them from going onto your account. However, they'll still have access to your PS Plus even if you change your password. You need to remove their PS4 as the Primary PS4.