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Can you use 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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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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Can you reuse a PlayStation 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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How do I change my PSN ID back to a previous account?

If you have changed your online ID multiple times, you can revert back to any of your previous online IDs, as long as those PSN IDs do not violate the PlayStation Terms of Service.To revert back to a previous ID, you just need to contact PlayStation Support directly.
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Can you use old PSN account on PS5?

Create an account

If you already have an account on your PS4 console, you can use the same account for your PS5 console. Your PlayStation Plus subscription, trophies, friends, and other information will sync to your PS5 console.
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Can I use same PSN ID on PS4 and PS5?

You Can Play PS5 And PS4 On The Same PSN Account At The Same Time. If you have two PS4s and plan to get a PS5, I have some good news for you. One cool feature of the PS5 is that it's a standalone thing. Like PS4 before it, you can play on your last-gen console and your new one from the same account simultaneously.
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Can I use my old PSN account on a new PS4?

Yes you can. Provided the PS4 is set as the active console on the PSN account which you bought the add-on or DLC from.
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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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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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How much does it cost to change your 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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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 are the cons to changing 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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Can you have 2 different PlayStation accounts?

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.
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Can a PSN card expire?

Gift certificates do not expire. If your order total exceeds the gift certificate amount, please include payment for the balance.
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Do PSN cards expire if not used?

Voucher Codes are valid for one time use only and will not be replaced if lost, stolen, damaged after purchase or otherwise used without your permission. 8.3. take the various actions set out in the PSN Terms of Service.
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How long can a PSN ID be?

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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Does PlayStation delete inactive accounts?

No, but they might lock it by changing the password. To retrieve your account again, would require you to access a verification link sent by them to the email register in the PSN account.
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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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Does deleting a user on PS4 delete the account?

Select User Management on the screen that follows. Choose Delete User. Select the account you want to get rid of from the list. The PS4 will display a prompt saying it will erase the user's data.
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Can I changed my PSN ID but it didn't change?

Online ID hasn't updated

It may take time for some applications or services to update to your new online ID. In some cases it can take up to a week. If your new online ID is not appearing after a week, please contact PlayStation Support using the link below.
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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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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new PS4?

You can transfer data saved on your current PS4™ system storage to a new PS4™ system. Transferring data to your new PS4™ system initializes it, so you should transfer data before you begin using your new system. After the transfer, data also remains on your current PS4™ system.
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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 link two PSN accounts?

To link or unlink your account, select (Settings) > [Account Management] > [Link with Other Services]. This option is available only for adult accounts.
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