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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new PS4?

You can transfer data saved on your current PS4™ system storage to a new PS4™ system. Transferring data to your new PS4™ system initializes it, so you should transfer data before you begin using your new system. After the transfer, data also remains on your current PS4™ system.
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Can I transfer my game progress to another PS4?

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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How do I transfer data from a broken PS4?

Try an efficient data recovery software, such as Stellar Data Recovery Professional to recover PS4 Game files. You need to remove your HDD from PlayStation 4 and connect it to a working Windows PC. Once connected, launch the software, select what to recover, scan the HDD, and recover the files.
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Is game progress saved on your PlayStation account?

If you are playing a downloaded PlayStation Plus game, the saved data will be saved to the console storage of your PS5™ console or PS4™ console. Saved data is not automatically transferred between streamed and downloaded games, but you can transfer saved data using Playstation Plus cloud storage.
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Can you have 2 Playstations on the same account?

Yes, you are able to use the same PSN account on up to 5 consoles. You cannot log in with multiple consoles at the SAME TIME, though. How much is the PlayStation network for PS4?
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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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Can you have 2 primary accounts on PS4?

No, each PS4 device only supports one primary account. So if you buy games on that account and make a side-account, it registers into the side-account aswell (That is, until you change the Primary Account into a different account.)
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Are PS4 games tied to account or console?

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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How do I reset my PlayStation 4 without losing data?

As in the Settings menu, in Safe Mode, you can choose Restore Default Settings to reset everything in the PS4 to its original software settings but keep your data. You can also choose Initialize PS4.
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How do I recover lost game data on PS4?

Follow the below tutorial steps to restore your lost PS4 hard drive games right now:
  1. Go to "Settings" > click "Application Saved Data Management".
  2. Tab "Saved Data in Online Storage" > "Download to System Storage".
  3. Select and check relative games that you saved in Online Storage > click "Download".
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How long does it take to transfer data to another PS4?

How long the transfer takes will depend on your router connection and speed and how much data you're copying. I moved about 168 GB in about 45 minutes between a PS4 and a PS4 Pro.
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Does PS4 data automatically save to cloud?

The data for any PS4 games you select will be automatically saved to your Online Storage cloud whenever your computer is turned on or in rest mode.
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Will saved data be deleted if a PS4 hard drive gets replaced?

If you backup the data in advance, then replace it on your PS4, the data will not be lost. or you could use the professional disk copy software like AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard (it's a freeware) to upgrade PS4/PS3 hard drive with losing data: 1.
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How can I transfer my game progress?

To transfer your game from one device to another, you need to be logged in to Google Play. Simply log in on your new device with the same account you used on the old one, download the game in Play Market, and continue playing.
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How do I transfer data from a broken PS4 to a PS5?

Transfer your data over your Wi-Fi network
  1. Turn on both consoles and connect them to the same network using Wi-Fi or a local area network (LAN) cable.
  2. On the PS5, go to Settings > System > System Software > Data Transfer > Continue.
  3. Select the PS4 you're transferring from.
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Does reinstalling PS4 system software delete everything?

Important! Safe Mode option 7 (Reinstall System Software) will delete all data on your PlayStation console and will also replace the system software. Selecting this option should be considered as the last step when troubleshooting.
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Will I lose my games if I delete a user on 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.
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How do you play a game on a different PS4 account on the same PS4?

How to use Share Play on PS4
  1. On the PS4's Home screen, select Party, then choose Start Party.
  2. Select Create Group and then choose Add Players to invite the friend you want to Share Play with.
  3. Start the game you want to play.
  4. Press the Share button on your controller and then choose Share Play on the screen.
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What happens to my games when I sell my PS4?

All of the games you purchased are tied to your PSN account, not your PS4 console itself. The games you've purchased give no value to the PS4 you're selling, as the games don't belong to the console. If you throw in disk based games, then sure, those are fair game.
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Are PS4 games saved to console?

Online storage can have up to 100 GB of saved data from PS4™ games and 100 GB of saved data from PS5™ games. To view the progress of uploads, select (Notifications) from the function screen.
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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.
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How do I merge PS4 accounts?

Accounts can be deleted, an account can be registered on multiple PS4s, and multiple accounts can be registered on one PS4, but they cannot be merged. All games and services purchased are exclusive to the account in question, minus any intended local game sharing features.
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Can you have 2 PlayStation accounts with the same email?

You must use a different email for each PSN account as you are unable to create multiple PlayStation Network IDs under one email using the same console.
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How many consoles can you have as primary?

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.
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