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Can I get my PSN name 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 old PSN name back?

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.
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How do I recover my PSN username?

Forgot your sign-in ID (email address) for PSN? Try searching for “PlayStation purchase” in all of your email inboxes, including any junk or spam folders. If you find the email address you used to set up the account, reset your password by selecting the PlayStation Online Assistant at the bottom of this page.
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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 will I lose if I change my PSN name?

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.
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Does changing your PSN name cause problems?

Changing your PSN ID may cause you to lose progress and/or in-game currency in these games. Additionally, some parts of the game may function properly. Sony doesn't recommend changing your ID if you want to keep entitlements and Trophies as it's "possible to incur permanent game errors or data loss."
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How do you change your name on PS4 without losing everything?

Step 1: From your PS4 go to [Settings]. Step 2: Select [Account Management] > [Account Information] > [Profile] > [Online ID]. Step 3: Enter an Online ID of your choice or choose from one of the suggestions. Step 4: Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the change.
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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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Can you delete your PlayStation Online ID?

In order to do this, head over to the PlayStation support page, select Account & Security and then click Change Online ID & Other Account Questions. From here, you can request a chat to speak to a member of the support team who can complete the process.
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What are some good PSN names?

Best PSN names
  • Quarrelsome Strategy.
  • TURBO Trash.
  • Agent47.
  • Onepump.
  • Young Xehanort.
  • Paarthurnax.
  • Audacity.
  • Fire Tiger.
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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 do I find out my PSN login?

To view and edit information for your account, select (Settings) > [Account Management] > [Account Information].
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What happens when you delete a Playstation account?

You'll lose access to all the content you've purchased on the deleted account, as well as the funds on your wallet. You'll also lose access to any subscriptions you've made on your account.
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How many times can you revert your PSN name?

You can change your online ID as many times as you want. The first time is free. A charge applies for additional changes. PlayStation®Plus members receive a 50% discount for changes to their online IDs but membership is not required to make changes.
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Can PSN ID be changed?

It wasn't always easy to change your PlayStation Network (PSN) account name. Actually, it wasn't until April 2019 that Sony allowed account holders to do it at all. Now, each account is allowed to change its username once for free.
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Can you make 2 PSN accounts with same email?

You must use a different email for each PSN account as you are unable to create multiple PlayStation Network IDs under one email using the same console.
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How much does it cost to change PSN name?

It costs $9.99 per username change on an account. However, if you have a PS Plus subscription, Sony offers a 50% discount, meaning you can change your username for $4.99.
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Is your online ID your gamertag?

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.
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Can I make a new PSN account and keep my games?

Yes, you can even download and play digital games you own on the other PS4 as long as you are using YOUR account.
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How old do you have to be to change your PSN name?

Restrictions and risks

As an example, accounts for a child won't allow a change in PSN names. If you're still a minor, you must wait until you're at least 18 before initiating the process. Not all games recognize changed PSN names, either.
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How can I access my PlayStation account without a phone number?

  1. Press the △ button on the 2SV login screen, then select Cannot Access Mobile Phone > Sign In Using Backup Code.
  2. Enter one of your 10 Backup Codes — each code can be used once.
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How do I reset my PSN email and password?

  1. From the PS4 home screen, go to Settings > Account Management > Sign In.
  2. On the sign-in screen, press the triangle button, and then select Next. An email for changing your password is sent to the sign-in ID (email address) shown on this screen.
  3. Click the link in the email and enter a new password.
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How do I link two PSN accounts?

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