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Can I get my old PSN back?

How do I get my old username back? According to Sony, you can revert to an older username for free by contacting the PlayStation support team.
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Can you get your PSN account back?

Log-in issues

If you forget your PlayStation™Network (PSN) password, you can reset it from the web or on your PlayStation console. Change or recover your sign-in ID email address on PlayStation Network. If your account or console has been suspended you will not be able to access PlayStation Network.
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Can someone take your old PSN?

Can someone else take it? No, your old online ID is only available to you.
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Does PlayStation delete inactive accounts?

No, but they might lock it by changing the password. To retrieve your account again, would require you to access a verification link sent by them to the email register in the PSN account.
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How long will a previous online ID be displayed for?

When selecting your new online ID you have the option to display your previous online ID on your profile for 30 days.
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How do I get my old PSN name back?

According to Sony, you can revert to an older username for free by contacting the PlayStation support team.
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How long does it take for PSN name to be available?

It may take time for some applications or services to update to your new online ID. In some cases it can take up to a week. If your new online ID is not appearing after a week, please contact PlayStation Support.
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What happens to deleted PSN account?

You will lose access to any subscriptions and their associated entitlements. You will lose access to your PSN wallet. Funds in your wallet cannot be returned, as stated in the Terms of Service.
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What happens to inactive accounts?

If the account remains inactive, it may be classified as abandoned, and your funds may be turned over to the state. This practice may also be referred to as escheatment.
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How long does PSN last?

PlayStation Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $59.99 charged automatically every 12 months. Expand this section for further details. If your PSN wallet doesn't have enough funds the subscription fee will be automatically funded from your default payment method.
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Can I transfer my PSN account to another PS4?

Connect to the same wireless network as the other PS4 system, and sign in to PSN with the same account. If it is the first time you are using this system, you will be prompted with the Transfer Data from Another PS4 option right after signing in with your account.
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Can someone steal your PSN?

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.
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What can I do with my old PlayStation?

Instead, do one of the following:
  1. Reuse your console by gifting it to someone you love (or even kind of like). You could also donate your console to a local organization, like a community centre or library. ...
  2. Resell your device after completing the steps above. ...
  3. Recycle your console instead of throwing it into the trash.
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How do I recover my locked PSN account?

Your account will be locked for 120 minutes to protect your security." After waiting 120 minutes, make sure the Caps Lock or Num Lock on your keyboard are not interfering with how you enter your password. Alternatively, just reset your password using the Forgot your password feature.
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How do I find my PSN account?

Sign in to PlayStation Network

You can also access the sign-in screen by going to the home screen and selecting Settings > Users and Accounts > Account > Sign in.
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Why do inactive accounts get deleted?

To maintain security, limit data retention, and protect the privacy of our users, WhatsApp accounts are generally deleted after 120 days of inactivity. Inactivity means the user hasn't connected to WhatsApp.
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Do old accounts get deleted?

No. It has no concept of an “inactive” account. An account will only be deleted if the owner does so explicitly.
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How long can an account be inactive?

Inactive Accounts

Generally, an account is considered abandoned or unclaimed when there is no customer-initiated activity or contact for a period of three to five years. The specific period is based on the escheatment laws of each state.
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Does factory resetting your PS4 delete your PSN account?

Your account, the games you bought, and your trophies will remain on Sony's servers, but you will lose any progress made in your games.
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Is PlayStation Plus closing?

Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Collection will be shut down on 9 May 2023, despite earlier speculation that these offerings would expand in future.
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What words are not allowed in a PSN name?

It needs to start with a letter, and the only permitted special characters are underscores and hyphens. In addition, words and terms deemed offensive may not be allowed — your PlayStation Network name is publicly visible, so you should try to avoid anything that could cause offense to others anyway.
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What happens to your old PSN name when you change it?

Changing your PSN name doesn't mean you lose your old one. And you can revert back to an old PSN name by contacting PlayStation Support. You can also display your old PSN name next to your new PSN name for 30 days to help your friends notice the change.
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How do I revert my old online ID on PS5?

How to change your PSN Online ID on PS5 or PS4
  1. Start the PlayStation 5 or PS4 and head to Settings.
  2. Go to Account Management > Account Information > Profile > Online ID.
  3. There you can enter any new name you fancy and check whether it is available. ...
  4. Follow any on-screen messages to finish.
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What happens if you change your PSN email?

You're signed out from all devices when you change your sign-in ID (email address). When you change your email address you will receive an email to your old email address showing your new sign-in ID (email address). Sign in to Account Management on a web browser.
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