Why deactivate primary PS4?

If you're no longer planning to use your PS4, perhaps because you've upgraded to a PS5 or you're selling it, you should deactivate the PS4 so it's no longer associated with your account. That'll let you set up another console using the same account.

How many times can you deactivate primary PS4?

You can only deactivate your consoles once every six months.

Sign in to Account Management. Select Device Management > PlayStation Consoles > Deactivate All Devices.

How many times can you activate and deactivate primary PS4?

This action can only be performed once every 6 months.

What happens if you initialize PS4 without deactivating?

When you initialize your system, all settings and information saved on the PS4™ system are deleted. This process cannot be undone, so be sure not to delete any important data by mistake.

Will I lose my games if I deactivate my PS4?

You will lose access to any content purchased using the account. This content cannot be transferred to another account, and refunds can only be given in line with the PlayStation Store cancellation policy.

PS4 Primary System Deactivation

Will I lose my games if I initialize my PS4?

If you factory reset your PS4 you will indeed lose your installed games. To get them back simply sign into your PSN account again and download them from the store again if they were digital purchases. If they were physical copies simply put the game in the system and it will begin downloading the updates.

Can two people activate PS4 as primary?

You can activate only one PS4™ system per account. When you activate a system, other users of the system can use applications and enjoy some of the PlayStation®Plus benefits of your account, even when that user is not logged in. To enjoy certain PlayStation®Plus benefits, you must subscribe to the service.

Will changing my password on PS4 deactivate primary?

Changing your password will prevent them from going onto your account. However, they'll still have access to your PS Plus even if you change your password. You need to remove their PS4 as the Primary PS4.

How do I log someone out of my PlayStation account?

Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Sign Out.

What does primary account mean on PS4?

Anyone that owns a PS4 may be familiar with the concept of setting up a primary console. This links the console to your account, informing Sony that this is the main console you use to play, and allowing anyone who uses the console to access the applications you purchase from the PlayStation Store.

Does deleting a PS4 user deactivate 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.

What is the difference between primary and secondary account PS4?

The short version is that the primary PS4 is to be the system that you use most often. The secondary account should be used on any additional PS4s that you have in the house and use less frequently. It should not be used to share games with friends.

Can 2 accounts have same primary console?

You can have one primary console at a time for your Nintendo Account. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console. While using the primary console, any user account on the console can play the downloadable content you have purchased.

Can you Gameshare on PS4 without activating as primary?

You can download any number of games you want from the library. Make sure that your friend does not activate his account as primary on his PS4 while the games are being downloaded on your console. After the download is finished you can revert to your own account as primary and continue playing the games.

Can two consoles have the same primary account?

Is it possible? If you're using only one at a time (with roughly an hour break between switching consoles after signing out, you can set one as your primary and still have the other one set to your login.

How long do you have to wait to deactivate PS4 again?

You can only deactivate your consoles once every six months.

Sign in to Account Management. Select Device Management > PlayStation Consoles > Deactivate All Devices.

How do I remotely deactivate my primary console?

Using a web browser, visit accounts.nintendo.com. Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deregister the primary console for. Select "Shop Menu". Select "Deregister Primary Console".

What is the difference between initialize and restore PS4?

Restore Default Settings: While this may look like the right option, it will only wipe your saved settings and return your Playstation 4 to factory settings. It won't erase all the data on your hard drive. Initialize PS4: This will do the same as above, but also completely wipe your PS4's hard drive.

How do I get my PS4 game back after initializing?

Will I lose everything if I delete and redownload a game on PS4?

There are multiple ways to free up storage when installing a new game. If you would like to install the game to the PS4™ console storage, you may need to delete some applications. Don't worry, you won't lose access to any deleted games — you can redownload the application from your Library whenever you like.