Why do I need a PSN account?

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. This is required for security measures.

What is the purpose of PSN?

Online gaming, entertainment, friends, shopping and more - PSN is where your online journey begins.

Do you need a PSN account to play PS4 games?

*Certain PS4 games in Game Catalog may not be available to stream. You'll need: A PlayStation Network account with registered payment details. A DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller or other compatible controller.

Do I need PSN for free games?

Any Free to Play Game doesn't require PlayStation Plus to play. Games such as the ones below don't require PS Plus to play online.

Can you play PlayStation without subscription?

Online play

A PlayStation Plus tier is a requirement for PS4 and PS5 gamers to play each other online. Only some free-to-play games are exempt - the vast majority will only give you access to online multiplayer if you have an active PS Plus subscription.

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What does deleting PSN account do?

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. You will lose access to any subscriptions and their associated entitlements.

What does PSN account mean?

PlayStation Network (PSN) is an online service that lets you expand your enjoyment of your console.

Does my child need their own PSN account?

To create accounts for your children, you must have an account for PlayStation Network. Once you have your own account, you can create accounts for each child. Each child under 18 years of age needs a separate child account for our online services.

What age is PSN for?

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.

What is the minimum age for PSN?

PlayStation Network is not for children younger than 7. If you are 7 to 17 years old, your parent or legal guardian ("Responsible Adult") must read and accept these Terms for you.

Can you share your PSN account with family?

To set up your family on PlayStation™Network (PSN), you need to create an adult account and then add child members or adult members. Once you have an adult account, add family members to become the family manager.

Is your online ID your PSN?

Your first step is to sign in to your Sony account. Once you do that, you'll see your PSN account name (Sony calls it your “Online ID”) as the top option in the window.

Is a PlayStation account the same as a PSN account?

All Sony & PlayStation Accounts Will Be Unified Under PSN Login.

Will making a new PSN account delete everything?

If I create a new user on a PlayStation 4 with a new PSN PlayStation Network account, will all data on my old account be lost? No, your old account will still be available for Login. You will get to choose between various profiles to Login. All the data will be intact unless you are using the same Ps4.

How do I get rid of PSN?

How do I unlink my PSN account from everything?

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

How to create a PSN account?

Can I share my PSN account with my friend?

Can I share PlayStation Plus with a friend on another console? No. You can only share your games and PlayStation Plus benefits with accounts on one PS5 console with Console Sharing and Offline Play activated and your primary PS4 console.

How do I find out what my PSN account is?

Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Account > Profile > Online ID.

Is your PSN ID your email?

Each account has a unique sign-in ID, which corresponds to a valid email address used to sign in to PSN.

What is a PSN number?

The PhilSys Number (PSN) is a unique and randomly-generated 12-digit permanent identification number that is assigned to every citizen or resident alien upon successful registration to PhilSys.

Will I lose my games if I change my PSN?

You may lose access to content (including paid-for content) that you've acquired for those games, including content like add-ons and virtual currency. You may lose your progress within those games, including game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress toward trophies.

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).

How much does PS Plus cost?

At $10 per month, $25 for three months or $60 for the year, PlayStation Plus Essential is basically no different than the previous PS Plus subscription. It offers all the same features, including access to online play, two monthly games for free, cloud storage and exclusive discounts at the PlayStation Store.

How many PS4 can be activated on one account?

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.