How do I change my PSN ID without paying?

You can change your PlayStation Network name from your console or from the PSN website. You can change your PSN name once for free, but Sony charges a small fee for subsequent changes. Not all games are fully compatible with new usernames, there's the risk of some data loss with certain PS4 games.

Can you change PSN ID for free?

Now, each account is allowed to change its username once for free. Any changes after that come at a cost: $4.99 if you're a PlayStation Plus subscriber, or $9.99 for everyone else. Whether you've outgrown your username or you simply want to change it, we're going to walk you through the process.

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.

Can someone take my old PSN ID?

No, your old online ID is only available to you.

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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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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What characters are allowed in PSN ID?

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.

How much does a PSN ID cost?

You need an account to use PlayStation Network services. It's free to create an account and you do not need to provide any payment details.

Can you use a fake name on PSN?

You can use your real name on PlayStation 4 at launch, but aliases are OK too.

Does the PSN ID have to be unique?

The UserID, the gamertag, and the PSN ID are the unique name of your account (no two users can have the same UserID, gamertag or PSN ID). It is also a publicly displayed name that will be visible in-game by friends and guild mates. The character name is the name that is proper to individual characters.

What is your PlayStation ID called?

What is an online ID? An online ID is a unique display name used to identify you on PSN. You can check your current online ID by visiting your profile on your console or PlayStation®App.

Can you change a PSN child account?

When a child member is eligible to upgrade to an adult account, they see a notification when signing in to PSN. They can then choose to follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade to an adult member or select Do This Later. Upgrading the account isn't required. You can't revert to a child account once upgraded.

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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).

Will I lose my games if I change my PSN email address?

What Happens When You Change Your Email Address on PS4? When you change your PSN email, you will receive a message on your old email address showing your new sign-in ID. You have to update your privacy information, and there will be no changes to the games in the account.

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.

What does PSN ID stand for?

PlayStation Network (PSN) is a digital media entertainment service provided by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Launched in November 2006, PSN was originally conceived for the PlayStation video game consoles, but soon extended to encompass smartphones, tablets, Blu-ray players and high-definition televisions.

Can I sell my PSN ID?

Is it legal to resell PlayStation used games, devices, and accounts? As far as used hardware and physical copies of games, absolutely yes. As for digital games and accounts, under the terms of service you are NOT allowed to transfer, sell, buy, or trade your account by any means.

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.

Can you get banned on PSN for calling someone bad?

PlayStation Safety will take action against any form of reported content that we verify as hate speech. If your offense is determined to be hate speech, your account will be suspended from PlayStation Network.