How do I delete my Sony PlayStation account?

Can you permanently delete a PSN account?

To request an account closure, you will need to contact us. Please have the following information on hand: Sign-in ID (email address) Online ID.

Can you delete a Playstation user?

You can delete the primary PS4 user account even if you don't have another account set as the primary one. You can do this as follows: Head into Settings > Login Settings > User Management > Delete User on your console.

Does Sony delete inactive PSN accounts?

No, but they might lock it by changing the password. To retrieve your account again, would require you to access a verification link sent by them to the email register in the PSN account.

How long does it take for PSN account to be deleted?

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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Does factory reset delete your PSN account?

Initialization of your PS4™ system restores system settings to default values. It deletes data saved on system storage and deletes all users and their data from the system.

Can someone take your old PSN?

Can someone else take it? No, your old online ID is only available to you.

How do I delete my PSN account before selling PS4?

Go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4. Select Deactivate > Yes.

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.

Is someone using my PSN account?

You can verify the history of users who have connected to your system using Remote Play. Select (Settings) > [Remote Play Connection Settings] > [Connection History]. When you select a history item, you can view details such as the connection method that was used.

Should I delete my PS4 account before selling?

Be wary about deleting accounts; you will lose any save data and share data that you have not backed up on PSN (save data only) or on a USB stick. There's also no reason to do it unless you're selling the PS4, and then you should not just do that but re-initialise the PS4, which is also in the settings menu.

Should you factory reset PlayStation before selling?

If you're selling, trading, or even giving away your PlayStation 4, you should perform a factory reset to erase (and therefore protect) all your personal information. If you're having issues with your console (like crashing, glitching, freezing, or save errors), a factory reset may help to resolve them.

How do I completely reset my ps4?

To restore system software to its default settings, select (Settings) > [Initialisation] > [Restore Default Settings], and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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.

How do I stop my PlayStation from charging my card?

Can someone find your IP address from PlayStation?

Absolutely, the answer is “Yes”. This is because the IP addresses will be shared for online gaming on PS4. In addition, other online activities on the console will reveal the IP address. So, it's very possible to find someone's IP addresses using certain PS4 IP tracker tools.

Can you have two PlayStation accounts with different email?

Adding multiple email accounts

Up to five email accounts can be added.

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).

How many PlayStation accounts can you have?

Up to four users can log in to your PS4™ system at the same time.

How do I transfer my PlayStation account to another account?

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.

How do I merge two PlayStation accounts?