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Can I merge two PlayStation accounts?

PS4 accounts are dealt with belonging to one person and one person only, so no it isn't possible to merge PS4 accounts. You can create an account for your younger siblings or family members if you wish to do so, setting parental controls on it too.
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How do I transfer data from one PlayStation account to another?

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. If it's not the first time you are using the system go to Settings > System > Transfer Data from Another PS4 and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Can you transfer games from one PlayStation account to another?

Content / items purchased from the PlayStation®Store can only be used with the Sony Entertainment Network account that made the purchase. Items can not be transferred from one Sony Entertainment Network account to another.
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Can you merge a PS4 and PS5 account?

You can transfer (copy) data from a PlayStation®4 console or another PlayStation®5 console to your PS5™ console. The console that you're transferring data from is the source console. The PS5 console that you're transferring data to is the destination console.
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How do I transfer my PSN account to another email?

  1. Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Account.
  2. Select Sign-in ID (email address). Enter your new email address and click Save. You may need to re-enter your password.
  3. You receive an email to your new email address asking you to verify your new sign-in ID. Click the Verify Now button in this email.
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How to share PS Plus across all accounts (PS4/PS5)

Can you have 2 PSN accounts with the same email?

Unless you plan to restrict your family members to sub accounts, you'll need a unique email address for each new PSN account. However, you can use a single gmail address to make multiple PSN accounts by adding a period to any place in a gmail name (before the @ sign).
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How do I change my PSN ID back to a previous account?

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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Why doesn t account merge work?

The issue is caused by database overloads and a UI bug. Players can try restarting the game or logging in and out of their accounts. Linking the console to your account may also solve the problem.
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Can you link accounts on PS4?

You can link your account for PlayStation™Network with your account at other online services. Select (Settings) > [Sharing and Broadcasts] > [Linked Services]. This option is available only for adult accounts.
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Can you have 2 PSN accounts on one PS5?

The PS5 will also allow you to create new accounts, guest accounts and switch between different user accounts whenever you want. This means that you can easily allow your family or friends to use the console without having to worry about them touching your save files.
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Can I transfer PS5 games from one account to another?

While on the other PS5 console, download the game your friend or family member wants to play from your digital library. Once downloaded, they can play it from their account as if they own it.
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How do I transfer PS5 games to another account?

How to share digital PS5 games between accounts
  1. Log into your account on their system.
  2. Then head to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Console Sharing and Offline Play and select “Enable.”
  3. Now any games owned by you will be playable by any of the accounts on that new Primary Console.
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Can you link PS4 accounts to 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 do I merge two user accounts?

Merge Several User Accounts Manually
  1. In the Users list, select the accounts you need to merge together and click the Merge button.
  2. In the displayed dialog, select the account parameters that you want to preserve: username, full name, and email address.
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How do I combine accounts?

How to Combine Your Bank Accounts in 5 Easy Steps
  1. Share checking and savings accounts. ...
  2. Move recurring automatic debits and direct deposits to the new combined account. ...
  3. Set aside a block of time to complete all account closings, money transfers and new account openings.
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Can I change my PlayStation ID without losing everything?

  1. 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.
  2. You may lose your progress within those games, including game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress toward trophies.
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How do I unlink my old PSN account from my PS4?

Go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4. Select Deactivate > Yes.
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Is it safe to change your PSN ID?

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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Can I delete my PSN account and create a new one?

Closing your account will result in the following: The closed account's online ID cannot be used to create another account. You will lose access to any content purchased using the account.
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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.
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Are games tied to PS5 or account?

Pros and Cons of PS5 gameshare

There's one major caveat though: you need to be connected to the internet in order to play your main account's games. Because we tied the PS5 console to a secondary account, your main one needs to be online to access its own games.
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How do I link two PSN accounts on PS5?

PS5 accounts: How to add more accounts
  1. Turn on your PS5.
  2. On the Welcome screen, either select your account or select Add User.
  3. If selecting Add User, hit Get Started when prompted to "Add a user to this PS5."
  4. Agree to PlayStation's licensing agreement and hit Confirm.
  5. Update the system software if prompted.
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How many accounts can you console share with on PS5?

As far as we know, you can only gameshare with one other person, so make the decision a good one. If worst comes to worst, you should be able to shut down the feature and then try it all again from the beginning to share it with someone else. You may be wondering if the gameshare feature runs both ways.
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Is account sharing bannable ps5?

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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