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Can I have 2 PlayStation accounts?

I currently have two primary account on my PlayStation 4 and games purchased from each account are available to all users. So to answer the question, yes you can.
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Can you have 2 PSN accounts with the 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 do I create a second PlayStation 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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Can 2 PS4 accounts share games?

You can play games together or share your game library with friends and family members who are also still using their PS4, thanks to a feature called Share Play. (If you do have a friend with a PS5, you can also play their PS5 games on your PS4 with Share Play, too.)
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How many PS4 can be activated on one account?

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.
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How to share PS Plus across all accounts (PS4/PS5)

Can you get banned for game sharing on PS4?

Activating your console allows you to share your games with users on YOUR console only. Game sharing can get your account banned because it violates our terms of service.
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Can I make a new PSN account and keep my games?

The closed account's online ID cannot be used to create another account. You will lose access to any content purchased using the account. This content cannot be transferred to another account, and refunds can only be given in line with the PlayStation Store cancellation policy.
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Can you switch between PlayStation accounts?

Hold down the PS button in the middle of your PS4 controller to access the Quick Menu, and highlight the Power option. 3. Select "Switch User" from the menu on the right, and you'll be brought to an account selection screen.
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How do you add two accounts on the PlayStation app?

  1. Sign in as the family manager and go to Settings > Family and Parental Controls > Family Management > Add Family Member.
  2. Scan the QR code on your mobile device to set up a child account.
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Can 2 Accounts share PlayStation Plus on the same console?

So long as one account on the PS4 or PS5 has PS Plus and is set as the primary account for that console, anyone who signs into that console with another PlayStation Network account will be able to share many of those benefits and play any digital games associated with it.
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How do I change my main account on ps4?

  1. Log into your PS4. Turn on your PS4 and make sure you log into the account you want to make the primary account.
  2. Go to Settings. Scroll along the menu and click on the Settings button.
  3. Go to Account Management. ...
  4. Press Account Information. ...
  5. Click on Activate as your Primary PS4. ...
  6. Press Activate. ...
  7. Click on Change to This PS4.
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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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Will I lose my games if I change my PSN account?

You may lose access to content (including paid-for content) that you've acquired for those games, including content like add-ons and virtual currency. You may lose your progress within those games, including game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress toward trophies.
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Would I lose all my games if I reset my PlayStation 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. There are 2 ways to back up your save data. Manually, by inserting a USB storage device and copying your save data over.
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Can you get around a PlayStation ban?

Every suspension on PlayStation Network is the result of a thorough investigation by PlayStation Safety staff. As a result, suspensions are final and cannot be appealed unless: You have been suspended for an account debt. This will be lifted once you have paid off the balance.
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How many PS4 can Gameshare?

But again, beware that if you try to do a gameshare on three or more devices, your account could be suspended. If you want to regain control over your games and digital library, you'll need to follow the same steps above on your personal console.
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Can PSN ban your console?

Yes, violation of the terms of service can result in permanent console bans (which will prevent downloads for updating too). So please, don't be a douche to strangers on Xbox Live.
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What do you lose when changing PSN ID?

You may lose access to content (including paid-for content) that you've acquired for those games, including content like add-ons and virtual currency. You may lose your progress within those games, including game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress towards trophies.
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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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Can someone take my old PSN ID?

Can someone else take it? No, your old online ID is only available to you.
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What happens if I activate another PS4 as primary?

The second account will be able to play all the digital games that the first account has purchased from PSN, as well as multiplayer PS+ services, as long as this PS4 is set as the “primary PS4” for your first account. Do PSN games work on PS4? Nope, only Microsoft Games pass games will work.
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What is the difference between primary and secondary account PS4?

The short version is that the primary PS4 is to be the system that you use most often. The secondary account should be used on any additional PS4s that you have in the house and use less frequently. It should not be used to share games with friends.
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How do I remove my primary account from someone else's PS4?

Go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4. Select Deactivate > Yes.
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How do I change the primary account on my console?

Complete These Steps:

On the second Nintendo Switch console, link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account. Use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop on the second console. The console will automatically be set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account.
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