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Can I get my PSN back after changing it?

Please see the Community Code of Conduct page below for more details. You can revert to your previous online ID, as long as it does not breach PSN Terms of Service. To revert to your previous online ID, contact PlayStation Support using the link at the bottom of this page.
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Will I lose anything if I change my PSN?

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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How do I get my old PSN back?

If you have changed your online ID multiple times, you can revert back to any of your previous online IDs, as long as those PSN IDs do not violate the PlayStation Terms of Service.To revert back to a previous ID, you just need to contact PlayStation Support directly.
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Can someone take your old PSN?

Can someone else take it? No, your old online ID is only available to you.
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What happens to your old PSN name when you change it?

Your previous Online ID may remain visible to you and other players in some areas. You may lose progress within games, including game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress toward Trophies. Parts of your game and applications may not function properly both online and offline.
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Can someone steal my PSN account?

If the intent of the hackers is to steal your PSN account, one of the first things they will do is change your passwords. To recover your account password, go to the Playstation Website or App. Then click Trouble Signing In? Under "I forgot my password", click Reset your password.
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What happens to a deleted PSN account?

You will lose access to any subscriptions and their associated entitlements. You will lose access to your PSN wallet. Funds in your wallet cannot be returned, as stated in the Terms of Service.
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How much does it cost to revert PSN ID?

If you're having technical issues after an online ID change, reverting back to a previous online ID should resolve most issues (but it may not fix all issues) and it's free. To revert to your previous online ID, see the guide below.
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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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Will changing my PSN name affect fortnite?

Why is my display name different when playing on a console? Changing your Epic Games 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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Will resetting PS4 delete my account?

Initialization of your PS4â„¢ system restores system settings to default values. It deletes data saved on system storage and deletes all users and their data from the system.
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Do I get my money back if I cancel PSN?

A subscription includes any purchase of a service with recurring fees from PlayStation Store, such as PlayStation®Plus. After purchasing a subscription through PlayStation Store, you have 14 days to request a refund*. However, we may reduce your refund amount based on how much you have used the service.
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Will I lose my games if I change my PSN email address?

What Happens When You Change Your Email Address on PS4? When you change your PSN email, you will receive a message on your old email address showing your new sign-in ID. You have to update your privacy information, and there will be no changes to the games in the account.
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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 many times can you change your PSN ID?

First and foremost, Sony allows you to change your username as many times as you like, though only the first change is free. There's a $10 charge for subsequent name changes, but PlayStation Plus subscribers get name changes for half-off — $5.
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How long does it take for PSN account to delete?

After you have entered all the information and the chat agent has helped you with account closure, it might take up to a few days for Playstation to delete your account.
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Is PlayStation Plus closing?

The PlayStation Plus Collection will shut down on 9 May 2023.
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Is it illegal to lie about your age on PSN?

No. There are so many people creating accounts, Sony doesn't really do anything if you use a fake DOB. People under 18 do it all the time to buy games r rated and higher and nothing is done about this. Sony has implemented the age check box and that is the bare legal minimum and is good enough for them.
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Can police track a stolen PS4?

All it takes is for the person to report it stolen to Sony and police report. All a detective has to do is contact Sony directly and open an investigation. Sony can easily track that console directly to the users specific IP address.
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Why is PlayStation charging me 9.99 a month?

PlayStation Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $9.99 charged automatically every month. Expand this section for further details. If your PSN wallet doesn't have enough funds the subscription fee will be automatically funded from your default payment method.
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How do I transfer games to my new PSN account?

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 make a new PSN account and keep my games?

If I make a new psn what happens to my digital games do I lose them or can I transfer them to the new psn account? As long as you keep your old account connected to the ps4 as the main account, you should be able to access your digital games on your new account - you cannot transfer games to different account however.
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How do I stop PSN from taking my money?

Go to Settings > Users and Accounts. Select Account > Payment and Subscriptions > Subscriptions.
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How to cancel a PlayStation subscription online
  1. Sign in to Account Management.
  2. Select Subscription from the menu on the left of the screen.
  3. Select Cancel Subscription next to the subscription you would like to cancel.
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How long do PlayStation refunds take?

Returns Processing: Once we receive your return, we will process it within 10 business days. If you returned your order for a refund, it may take up to 7 business days after the return is processed to reflect on your account.
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