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Can I reuse an old PSN name?

How do I reuse my old PSN name? According to Sony, you can revert to an older username for free by contacting the PlayStation support team.
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Can you reuse an old PSN ID?

You can as long as the old ID doesn't violate the Terms of Service. You can revert back to any of your previous IDs by contacting PlayStation Support.
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Can you have the same PSN name?

While Playstation Network names are case sensitive in their appearance, upper and lower case letters are considered the same for creating unique names, so "Chris" and "chris" are considered the same thing. Users can have similar names as long as they are not completely identical in lower case.
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Will I lose data 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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Can I change my PSN name twice?

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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Is GTA 5 affected by PSN name change?

Answer: After Changing your PlayStation Network Online ID, your previous Online ID will be shown to members of your Crew until you sign in to GTA Online and play. There are no other issues associated with changing your Online ID in Grand Theft Auto Online.
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What isn't allowed as 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 are the rules for PSN username?

The online ID must be 3 to 16 characters and can consist of letters, numbers, hyphens (-) and underscores (_). The first character must be a letter. The online ID must not be the same as your password. Letters are not case-sensitive.
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How much is a PSN name change?

First and foremost, Sony allows you to change your username as many times as you like, though only the first change is free. There's a $10 charge for subsequent name changes, but PlayStation Plus subscribers get name changes for half-off — $5.
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Can I have 2 PSN accounts?

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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Is it okay to change your PSN name?

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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Is the name PlayStation copyrighted?

“ “, “PlayStation”, ” ”, “PS5”, “ , “PS4”, “ ”, “PS3, “ ”, “PS2”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “DualSense”, “DUALSHOCK”, “ ”, “PlayStation Shapes Logo”, “ ”, “SHARE FACTORY” and “Play Has No Limits” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
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Can my PlayStation friends see my real name?

Choose who can view your real name and profile picture in Players You May Know. Let yourself be found more easily by other players. When you enable this feature, your name appears in other players' Friends lists as a player they may know.
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Does swearing get you banned on PSN?

While players may think it's appropriate to use profanity among friends or jokingly insult each other, there are consequences to posting offensive content or using offensive language on PSN. The PlayStation Network Code of Conduct applies whether or not the hate speech is directed toward a specific player or audience.
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Does PlayStation look at your messages?

We are not responsible for monitoring or recording any activity or communications on PSN, although we may do so in order to investigate violations of or enforce this Agreement, or to protect the rights and property of SIE, its partners, and customers.
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Can I change my child's PSN name?

PlayStation Plus subscribers will be charged $4.99, €4.99, £3.99. Sony said there are no restrictions to the number of times you can change your online ID. If you have a child, Sony stated child accounts cannot change their online ID.
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Why can't i change my Rockstar name?

Note: Nicknames can only be changed once per year. If you attempt to change your name again, the interface will say "Nickname is not editable." Note: It is not possible to change your date of birth on a Social Club account. Note: Social Club TV videos and Support accounts are permanently tied to your email address.
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How much is PSN Plus?

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PlayStation Plus Premium is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $17.99 charged automatically every month. 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 people find your IP with a PSN?

Through online games.

It's possible that your IP address can be revealed through some online games, especially while using voice chat. Your party members can get your IP address through Xbox Live and PSN if they know-how.
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How do you stop friends knowing you're online PlayStation?

You can appear offline in the following ways:
  1. From the home screen, go to Profile > Set Online Status > Appear Offline.
  2. Press the PS button to access the Quick Menu and select Online Status > Appear Offline.
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Can everyone see my PSN profile picture?

Adult players can choose from four preset profiles. You're open to all requests and messages. Any player can see your profile information. Any player can see most of your profile information, but they need to at least be friends of friends to invite you to chat.
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Is PS6 real?

Based off a 2021 job listing from Sony that suggests the development of a new console, we can assume that the PS6 release date will be around 2026.
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Who invented the PS6?

Cerny is Sony's leading man when it comes to developing PlayStation hardware, after leading the way for the likes of the PS4, PS5 and the PS Vita. So it should come as no surprise that Cerny is also in charge of development for the PS6.
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