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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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Will changing my PlayStation ID mess up my games?

Physical games (disc games) can still be played, but the account in use with the game will not be able to use PSN.
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How often can I change my 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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Does it cost money to change PSN ID?

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. However, there are a couple of warnings to run through first.
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How long does it take for your PSN ID to change?

It may take time for some applications or services to update to your new online ID. In some cases it can take up to a week. If your new online ID is not appearing after a week, please contact PlayStation Support using the link below.
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CHANGE YOUR PSN on PLAYSTATION? (PSN NAME CHANGE ID TUTORIAL)

Are PlayStation games tied to your account?

Are ps4 games tied to account? Yes, if you buy a PS4 digital game with your psn you can log in to a second PS4 with your account and play it.
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What happens if you change your PSN email?

You receive an email to your new email address asking you to verify your new sign-in ID. Click the Verify Now button in this email. You also receive an email to your old email address detailing the change.
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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).
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How do I change my PlayStation ID?

On a PS4 console:
  1. On your PS4, select Settings. Start the process of changing your PSN name by opening Settings on your console. ...
  2. Select Account Management, then Account Information.
  3. Choose Profile.
  4. Finally, click Online ID. ...
  5. Enter a new username and follow the instructions to complete the change.
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Can you merge two PlayStation accounts?

Answer : No. You can create multiple user accounts in one PS4 machine BUT those accounts will be tied to a single PS4 hardware. In a way, you can say your PS account is machine-oriented account.
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Is it illegal to share PS4 games?

(And no, game sharing is not illegal on the PS4.) Both users need a PlayStation Plus subscription.
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How to transfer PlayStation games from one account to another?

If it is the first time you are using this system, you will be prompted with the Transfer Data from Another PS4 option right after signing in with your account. If it's not the first time you are using the system go to Settings > System > Transfer Data from Another PS4 and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Can I transfer my games to a new PS4?

On your new PS4™ system, select (Settings) > [System] > [Transfer Data from Another PS4]. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you're using your new PS4™ system for the first time, the data transfer screen automatically appears after you sign in to PlayStation™Network.
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Can I transfer saved data from one PSN account to another?

First, sign in to your new console with the PlayStation account whose data you want to transfer. The console will ask if you want to transfer the data from your old console.
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You can transfer these types of data:
  1. All Users and Their Settings. ...
  2. Games and Saved Data.
  3. Screenshots and Video Clips.
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Can I sell my PS4 digital games?

Gameflip is the best way to sell PlayStation games for cash

Simply list your PlayStation games using our website or our free mobile app. Once your game is sold, follow the instruction to ship (physical games) or send it (digital games) to the buyer.
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Can you have 2 PS4 with the same account?

Yes, you can share it between all accounts on one console, and just one account on a second. You set the first console as the “primary” console for the account that purchased the PS+ subscription. Any player can play on that console. Meanwhile, on the second console, the actual account owner logs in and plays on that.
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Can two PlayStation accounts play the same game?

If I add a new PSN account to PS4, will that account user be able to play my games in their account? Yes. If two users are sharing the Same System, they share the same Games as well.
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Can you sell a PSN account?

When selling a PS4 account, there are certain factors to keep in mind when setting its price. First would be the kind of games it has. The more popular and more recent they are, then the account will fetch a higher price — and this not only includes the base games, but also any DLCs or Season Passes for the games.
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Will I get banned for gamesharing?

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.
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Has Sony stopped game sharing?

Luckily, it's still possible to share games with friends or to try out games that your friends own, even if you only have a digital copy. With PlayStation 4 and a little finagling, you're still able to gameshare with friends and family, potentially saving you a ton of cash.
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How many PSN accounts can be primary?

Each player can have one PS4 console activated as the primary PS4 console for their account.
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What happens when you merge PlayStation accounts?

By linking your accounts and your data:

You will be able to sign in to those services using the same sign-in ID and password. You will not have to separately manage your core account information across each participating Sony service.
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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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