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Can people see your old PSN ID?

Can someone else take it? No, your old online ID is only available to you.
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What happens to old PSN ID?

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 toward Trophies. Parts of your game and applications may not function properly both online and offline.
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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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Can you get your old PSN ID back?

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. Your original online ID has been reported as inappropriate. This type of online ID change can't be reverted.
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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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How many times can you change your PSN ID?

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 people see my real name on PlayStation?

Choose who can view your real name and profile picture in the Friends lists of your close Friends (those who have accepted your real-name requests). This will make it easier for others to find you.
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What names are not allowed on PSN?

In order for a PSN ID to be valid, it must be at least three characters long but no more than 16 characters long. It needs to start with a letter, and the only permitted special characters are underscores and hyphens.
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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 words are not allowed in PSN names?

What words are banned on PSN username? Swear words, hate speech, and other offensive words in PSN IDs used to result in an outright ban. With yesterday's arrival of ID changes comes a softening of the punishment directed at violators.
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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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How old do you have to be to change your PSN ID?

Restrictions and risks

As an example, accounts for a child won't allow a change in PSN names. If you're still a minor, you must wait until you're at least 18 before initiating the process. Not all games recognize changed PSN names, either. Vita and PS3 games do not support name change features.
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Can you have two PlayStation IDS?

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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What happens if you change your PSN email?

Changing your email on a PS4 allows you to update privacy information, especially if your account houses an email you no longer use or no longer have access to.
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How much does it cost to change your PSN name?

If you've already changed your PlayStation username on your PS4, PS5, or on the web before, and claimed your first free change, you will be charged for subsequent name changes. It costs $9.99 per username change on an account.
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Does changing your PSN name affect GTA Online?

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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Can 2 PSN accounts have 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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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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Can I split my PlayStation account?

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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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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How long can you get banned for sending inappropriate pictures on PS4?

How long can you get banned for sending inappropriate pictures on PS4? The suspension period is one week, during which he won't be able to use online functionality.
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