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Can people see my old PSN name?

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.
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How do I check my PSN name history?

You can verify the history of users who have connected to your system using Remote Play. Select (Settings) > [Remote Play Connection Settings] > [Connection History].
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What happens when you change your 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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How long will a previous online ID be displayed for?

When selecting your new online ID you have the option to display your previous online ID on your profile for 30 days.
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Is it possible to get your original PSN name back after changing it?

PS3 and PS Vita games and apps do not support the online ID change feature. If you experience technical issues, you can revert back to your original online ID for free. Reverting to your previous online ID should resolve most issues caused by the ID change. Online IDs can't be changed for child accounts.
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How do I delete my PSN history?

You can delete pages by pressing the OPTIONS button on the browsing history list screen, and then selecting [Clear Browsing History].
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Does PlayStation delete inactive accounts?

No, it doesn't.
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Can you use a fake name on PSN?

You can use your real name on PlayStation 4 at launch, but aliases are OK too.
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How do I hide my PSN online ID?

From the home screen select your profile, and then select Online Status > Appear Offline. Press the PS button on your controller to open the control center, select your Profile, and then select Online Status > Appear Offline.
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Is it illegal to make an account with a fake name?

False Personation

In California, there is a law that specifically prohibits a person from using another individual's name to create a social media profile.
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Should your gamertag be your real name?

When making your online gaming profile, refrain from using anything close to your real name in order to protect your identity. If you're having trouble coming up with a name, gaming platforms like Xbox will suggest a name for you so you can remain anonymous.
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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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What happens to old PlayStation accounts?

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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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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Will making a new PSN account delete everything?

If I create a new user on a PlayStation 4 with a new PSN PlayStation Network account, will all data on my old account be lost? No, your old account will still be available for Login. You will get to choose between various profiles to Login. All the data will be intact unless you are using the same Ps4.
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How do I delete my PSN account without deleting it?

How to Deactivate Your Primary Account From PS4
  1. Go to your primary PS4 account.
  2. Navigate to “Settings.”
  3. Go to “Account Management” then “Activate as Your Primary PS4.”
  4. From the options, select “Deactivate” and then choose “Yes.”
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Can you see deleted history on PS4?

PS4 offers many ways to bring back your data, including saved games. One of those is: Choose Settings > Application Saved Data Management > Saved Data in Online Storage. Go for Download to System Storage and select what you want to restore from your online backups.
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How do I delete my PSN account before selling PS4?

Go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4. Select Deactivate > Yes.
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How much does it cost to change PSN name?

You can change your PSN name as many times as you like, however only the first change will be free. After that, each change will cost $4.99/£3.99 for PS Plus subscribers or $9.99/£7.99 for non-members.
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What happens if you change your PSN email?

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. You also receive an email to your old email address detailing the change.
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Can you change your PSN name and email?

Select [Account Settings] from the account management screen. Select [Edit] next to sign-in ID. Enter a new sign-in ID (email address)for the sign-in ID (email address), then select [Continue]. A verification email will be sent to your new sign-in ID (email address).
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Can 2 people have the same PSN name?

Absolutely! As long as the account with playstation plus has that PS4 set to primary (Found in account management -> Set PS4 as primary) then you can share anything on that account with any other user on that PS4. Yes.
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Can 2 users use the same PSN?

Up to four users can log in to your PS4™ system at the same time. When multiple users are logged in and a user presses the PS button on the controller, that user's home screen appears.
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What is a OG gamertag?

An OG is a Gamertag that has one word, you GT has two words so its not OG.
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