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display name will not affect your PSN or Xbox gamertags/display names
, which means that your in-game display name may be different depending on the console platform you're playing on.
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Can I make a new PSN account and keep my games?

The closed account's online ID cannot be used to create another account. 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.
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How many times can you change your PSN ID?

You can change your online ID as many times as you want. The first time is free. A charge applies for additional changes. PlayStation®Plus members receive a 50% discount for changes to their online IDs but membership is not required to make changes.
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Can 2 people use the same PSN account at the same time?

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.
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Is it safe to change my 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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Every Game Affected By PSN ID Changes

How do I hide my PSN name on Fortnite?

You can't. You can, however, change your 'real name' to whatever you want, whenever you want.
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Can I unlink my Fortnite account from PlayStation?

Visit your Connected Accounts page. Click REMOVE below the console or platform account you want to unlink.
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What are the rules for PSN names?

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.
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What happens if I change my PS4 online ID Fortnite?

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.
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How do I transfer Fortnite accounts between consoles?

How do I link my console account to my Epic Games account using my console?
  1. Launch Fortnite on your console.
  2. Click on Link an account.
  3. Enter the code on this site using your smartphone or computer.
  4. Click on Continue.
  5. Sign-in to your Epic Games account.
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Can people see my full name on PSN?

Choose who can view your real name and profile picture in Players You May Know. Let yourself be found more easily by other players. When you enable this feature, your name appears in other players' Friends lists as a player they may know.
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Does changing online ID affect fortnite?

Players who change their PSN ID will also see their name change in Fortnite. Fortnite players on PlayStation can now change their PSN IDs! As soon as PlayStation players load into Fortnite: Battle Royale, they will see their new ID above their name in the lobby.
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How much does it cost to change PSN name?

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.
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What happens to GTA if I change my PSN name?

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.
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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.
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How do I merge two PSN accounts?

How to link your accounts
  1. Sign in to an existing service. Visit one of the participating.
  2. Follow the prompts. Update your account by following the on-screen instructions.
  3. Sign in to PSN. To complete the process, sign in to PlayStation Network.
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How much does PS Plus cost?

Price: $14.99 per month, $39.99 per quarter, or $99.99 per year. Features: All the benefits of PlayStation Plus Essential. Game Catalog: You have access to hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games, including Demon's Souls, Returnal, and Stray.
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Is your online ID your gamertag?

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.
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How many times can you change your fortnite name for free?

Note: You can change your display name once every two weeks.
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Can you change your fortnite name?

You'll be able to change your name in Fortnite, without your Switch account name changing. This means that you'll be able to change your Fortnite name through the game's official website. You'll be able to log in with your Nintendo account if you've never logged into the website before.
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