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Can I go back to my old PSN?

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.
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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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How do I revert to my old PSN name?

How to change your PSN online ID
  1. Sign in to Account Management and select Profile from the sidebar.
  2. Select Edit next to your current online ID.
  3. Enter a new online ID and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the change.
  4. After you complete the change process, you're signed out of all devices.
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Will I lose my progress if I change my PSN?

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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How do I get my PSN account back?

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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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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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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Can I make a new PSN account and keep my trophies?

All you existing trophies will be synced to your new PSN account.
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Will changing my PlayStation ID mess up my games?

Your previous Online ID may remain visible to you and other players in some areas. You may lose progress within games, including game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress towards Trophies. Parts of your game and applications may not function properly both online and offline.
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How do I transfer my PSN games to another account?

To transfer data after initial setup:
  1. Turn on your PS4 console and PS5 console and connect them to the same network using WiFi or LAN cables.
  2. On your PS5 console, go to Settings > System > System Software > Data Transfer > Continue.
  3. Select the PS4 console you want to transfer data from.
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Can people see my old PSN name?

Can someone else take it? No, your old online ID is only available to you.
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Does changing your PSN name do anything?

On PS5, no. On PS3, PS4, and PS Vita, you may get some issues with games you played with your previous name: You may lose progress in some of the games, have issues with leaderboards in others, and may have to re-connect your account with other account services like Club Ubisoft.
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How do I find my old PSN usernames?

On the PS4 system, go to Friends > Players Met. There, you can view a bunch of PSN IDs you have recently played with who are not on your friend list.
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What do you do with 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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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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Are games tied to your PSN account?

Games are tied to your PSN account, not the physical system. The only way to possibly let another owner play the games is if you keep your account info on that PS4 and it's also designated as the “primary” PS4 for that account. Can you lose digital games?
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Are PS4 games tied to account?

PS4 download games is bound to your PSN account, as long as you don't forget your PSN account's password, you can log in on any PS4 and re-download whatever game you have bought with this account, though I remember the maximum number of PS4's you can simultaneously log in is 16, and only up to 2 of them can be set as ...
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How much does it cost to change PSN ID?

The first change is free, with subsequent changes costing $9.99 per change. You can change your ID as many times as you want. Subscribers to PlayStation Plus, Sony's $59.99 online game service, will receive 50% off on name changes after the first free one.
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How do I merge two PSN accounts?

How to link your accounts
  1. Sign in to an existing service. Visit one of the participating.
  2. Follow the prompts. Update your account by following the on-screen instructions.
  3. Sign in to PSN. To complete the process, sign in to PlayStation Network.
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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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Can two PSN accounts be on the same account?

No. You can only share your games and PlayStation Plus benefits with accounts on one PS5 console with Console Sharing and Offline Play activated and your primary PS4 console.
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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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Should inactive accounts be deleted?

Removal of inactive accounts is essential for the security of the Active Directory. However, it is better to keep such accounts disabled for some time before deleting them. When employees leave the organization or when they take a long to leave, it is recommended to disable their user accounts.
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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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