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Can you remove primary ps4?

Go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4. Select Deactivate > Yes.
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What happens if you delete a primary account 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. You will lose access to any subscriptions and their associated entitlements.
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Can I change my primary PS4 account?

Select (Settings) > [Account Management] > [Activate as Your Primary PS4] > [Deactivate] on an activated PS4™ system. Deactivate your PS4™ system before transferring or disposing of it. When multiple users have activated the system as their primary PS4™ system, it must be deactivated for each user.
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How do I remove primary from someone else's PS4?

Go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4. Select Deactivate > Yes.
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Can I switch primary PS4 back and forth?

If you have access to 2 different PS4s, then yes you can switch back and forth between Primary PS4.
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How many times can I change primary PS4?

This action can only be performed once every 6 months.
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Will changing my password on PS4 deactivate primary?

Changing your password will prevent them from going onto your account. However, they'll still have access to your PS Plus even if you change your password. You need to remove their PS4 as the Primary PS4.
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What happens if I initialize PS4 without deactivating?

When you initialize your system, all settings and information saved on the PS4™ system are deleted. This process cannot be undone, so be sure not to delete any important data by mistake. Deleted data cannot be restored. Do not turn off the PS4™ system during initialization.
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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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How do I remove a parent account from PS4?

On the PS4, they help control screen time and the kind of content young players are exposed to.
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How to turn off parental controls on a PS4 without the passcode
  1. Using the controller, navigate to Settings.
  2. Select Account Management.
  3. Select Activate as Your Primary PS4 and choose Deactivate.
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What does making an account primary on PS4 do?

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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Should I deactivate my PS4 before selling?

Deactivating your PS4 ensures that you detach your PSN account information from your PS4, which might be ideal as anyone could use your PS4 once you sell it. This way, you can also activate another PlayStation console as your primary console.
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How do I clear my PlayStation 4 before selling it?

How to factory reset
  1. Log in and go to Settings.
  2. Go to Initialisation then choose Initialize PS4.
  3. Choose Full, then Initialise.
  4. Select Yes. Your console will now factory reset.
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Will deleting a user on PS4 delete my games?

Deleting a user's profile on your PlayStation 4 will remove saved user data, screenshots, and video clips that they have created. Additionally, any licenses for games or media purchased by the user will be unavailable.
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Can you have 2 primary consoles?

Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.
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How many primary consoles can you have?

You can have one primary console at a time for your Nintendo Account.
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Can you Gameshare on PS4 without activating as primary?

You can download any number of games you want from the library. Make sure that your friend does not activate his account as primary on his PS4 while the games are being downloaded on your console. After the download is finished you can revert to your own account as primary and continue playing the games.
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Can you switch primary console?

To change the primary console for your Nintendo Account, you will need to deregister your current primary console, then set the new primary console. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.
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Should I open and clean my PS4?

Like with most devices, dust tends to build up over time inside the system. To keep your PS4 running at its best, it's wise to open and clean your system every once in a while.
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How many times can you change primary switch?

Set your new Switch as the primary console

A single Switch can be the primary console for as many accounts as you want, but each account can only set one Switch as its primary.
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Which PS4 should be primary?

Let's say you have a PS4 downstairs in the living room that the whole family uses and you have a PS4 in your bedroom that only you use. It makes the most sense for you to make the PS4 in the living room, your primary PS4. The reason for this is that all other family members can then play the digital games you bought.
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How do I change my parent on PS4?

How to set parental controls for PS4 consoles online
  1. On your PS4™ console, go to Settings > Parental Controls/Family Management > Family Management. You may need to re-enter your account password.
  2. Select the child account you want to set restrictions for and select a feature to adjust.
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Can you merge 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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