Why isn t my PlayStation ID allowed?

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.

What is a valid ID for PlayStation?

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.

What words are not allowed in PSN names?

What words are banned on PSN username? Swear words, hate speech, and other offensive words in PSN IDs used to result in an outright ban. With yesterday's arrival of ID changes comes a softening of the punishment directed at violators.

Can I get banned for my PSN name?

No. The PSN account, can however get banned. If your PSN Account gets banned you can still use other PSN accounts on that PlayStation. The PS4 only really includes the software and hardware.

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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Can your PSN account get banned for game sharing?

Activating your console allows you to share your games with users on YOUR console only. Game sharing can get your account banned because it violates our terms of service.

Can a PSN ban be lifted?

Every suspension on PlayStation Network is the result of a thorough investigation by PlayStation Safety staff. As a result, suspensions are final and cannot be appealed unless: You have been suspended for an account debt. This will be lifted once you have paid off the balance.

How long are PSN bans?

Suspensions are normally temporary and bans are permanent. Suspensions usually last from one to seven days; but staff can make them longer at their discretion (depending on the offense).

Can you get banned for saying the F word on ps4?

If the guy reported you, it's extremely likely that you'll receive at least a temporary ban/suspension. Assuming it's your first time I'd be surprised if you got a permanent ban.

Does PlayStation look at your messages?

We are not responsible for monitoring or recording any activity or communications on PSN, although we may do so in order to investigate violations of or enforce this Agreement, or to protect the rights and property of SIE, its partners, and customers.

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.

How do I choose a PSN ID?

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What is a permanent ban on PS4?

Noun. permaban (plural permabans) (Internet slang) A permanent ban on a user. Anyone caught cheating on our game server will receive a permaban.

What is the longest ban on PS4?

So how long is my PlayStation account banned for? If your PlayStation account was banned by Sony, it can be banned anywhere from 7 days to indefinitely.

What is a WS 37337 3 ban?

A WS-37337-3 error means your account has been suspended on the PlayStation Network. The official description of a WS-37337-3 error is “This PSN account has been temporarily suspended.”

Can I call PlayStation support?

Dial 1-800-345-7669 to call PlayStation for immediate assistance. Use any phone to dial the toll-free international number for PlayStation's customer support between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. PST so you can speak directly to a representative.

What does WS 116331 5 mean?

Access to PSN has been temporarily suspended. If this error appears while using PlayStation™Network, your account may be temporarily suspended: Please check if you can sign in from another device such as a PC or mobile device.

What happens if PSN bans you?

You lose access to PSN, which in turn will lose you access to games you purchased. However, there are multiple types of bans. Suspension: For a set period of time, you will be unable to access PSN. Games you have downloaded will still be playable, but you can't download games.

Is gamesharing illegal on PS5?

No. Only 1 person can be signed in at a time, and you can only set a single PS5 as your primary system for game sharing. My sister uses my account for it PSN, I have years of digital games and I set her PS4 as primary with game sharing on. She signs in on her account and can access my games.

Can two people use the same PlayStation account?

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.