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What happens to your PS4 account when you turn 18?

Sub Accounts
The settings of a Sub Account are initially set up when the Sub Account is created and later edited by the associated Master Account. Once a Sub Account holder becomes 18, you can graduate to a Master Account.
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What happens when a child account turns 18 on ps4?

Once the user turns 18 you be able to upgrade the account to an adult one and request an online ID change.
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How do I change my PSN account when I turn 18?

Go to Settings > Users and Accounts. Select Account > Upgrade Your Account.
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Do you have to be 18 to make a PSN account?

Watch an introduction to PlayStation Network

PlayStation doesn't allow children under 18 years old to have an uncontrolled account on their network. However, you can create a sub-account for your child, which is linked to your account. This gives you control over the parental controls that PlayStation provides.
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How do I take age restrictions off my PS4?

From the Home screen, scroll up to “Settings” and select it by pressing the X button to reach the following: Select “PS4 System Restrictions.” Select “Default Parental Controls.”
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The following numbers correspond to ESRB's age ratings:
  1. 3 – E (Everyone)
  2. 4 – E10+ (Everyone 10+)
  3. 5 – T (Teen)
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PS4 Child Accounts Are Less Than Useless

What is the PSN age limit?

In the event that a video is not rated, then it is only available to PlayStation®Network or other SEN Store account holders registered with a minimum age. In most cases, the minimum age is 18 years.
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Can a child change their online ID on PS4?

Online IDs can't be changed for child accounts.
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What are the different levels of Parental Controls on PS4?

Level 0: ESRB RP – RATING PENDING. Level 2: ESRB EC – EARLY CHILDHOOD. Level 3: ESRB E – EVERYONE. Level 4: ESRB E10+ – EVERYONE 10+
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How do I find my date of birth on PSN?

An extremely easy method to find your PlayStation date of birth is to:
  1. Enter the email address that you are trying to find the BOD for and click on SIGN IN.
  2. The birth date will be visible at this time along with the following note.
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How do I deactivate my childs account on PS4?

How to turn off parental controls on a PS4 without the passcode
  1. Using the controller, navigate to Settings.
  2. Select Account Management.
  3. Select Activate as Your Primary PS4 and choose Deactivate.
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How do I deactivate my child's PSN account?

To disable parental controls with the passcode:
  1. From the PS4's home screen, go to Settings.
  2. Select Parental Controls/Family Management.
  3. Select PS4 System Restrictions.
  4. Enter your passcode. ...
  5. Go through each setting in turn and disable them or set them to the lowest restriction.
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How do I delete family management?

Remove.
  1. Open the Google Play app .
  2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
  3. Tap Settings Family. Manage family members.
  4. Tap your family member's name.
  5. At the top right, tap More Remove member. Remove.
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What happens when a child account turns 18?

Once your child turns 18, you will not be able to access his or her credit card or bank accounts without a Durable Power of Attorney. If you still wishes to have access to their finances, you will have to go to court to become a conservator of your child.
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Why does PS4 ask for family manager?

As the Family Manager, you have control over each child account. You can tailor their permissions individually, keep track of their PS4 or PS5 usage and oversee play time, and set spending limits.
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Will I lose anything if I change my PSN ID?

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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Does changing your online ID on PS4 affect anything?

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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How do I get my old PSN name back?

According to Sony, you can revert to an older username for free by contacting the PlayStation support team.
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Can PSN ban you?

You know what you did so don't repeat it. You absolutely should not create an alternate account to play on. Sony is probably monitoring your hardware and if they see online activity through alt accounts they may choose to “hardware ban" you. Meaning they will block your PlayStation from accessing online services.
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What is parental control level 5 on PS4?

PARENTAL CONTROLS FOR GAMES

So, if your child is 13, set the parental control on your console to level 5. This means that your child will be able to play games age rated 12 and below. In addition, when you set up a sub account for a child on the PlayStation®Network, you will be asked to confirm their date of birth.
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What is parental control level 3 PS4?

Age level for games

Setting the parental control level on your PS4™ system to “3” prohibits users from playing any games with a level of “4” or higher.
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What happens if I delete family manager on PS4?

When you delete a user profile, data managed by that user on your PS4™ system such as saved data, screenshots, and video clips are also deleted. This setting is available only when a family member who has never signed in to PlayStation™Network is selected.
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How do I change my child's account to normal?

Edit your child's Google Account info
  1. Open the Family Link app .
  2. Select your child.
  3. Tap Controls Account settings. Account info.
  4. In the top right, tap Edit .
  5. Change your child's account information.
  6. In the top right, tap Save.
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How do I permanently delete my PSN account?

The process of deleting your Playstation account is fairly simple, just follow these steps. Head over to the Playstation Support site. In the search bar right in the middle, enter “Close account” and hit enter.
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Can people see my old PSN name?

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