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How do I temporarily disable my PlayStation?

How to deactivate a PlayStation console
  1. Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other.
  2. Select Console Sharing and Offline Play > Disable.
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How to disable my playstation console without being around it?

If you can't access the console, it's still possible to remotely deactivate all devices attached to your account using Account Management on a web browser. Select Console Sharing and Offline Play > Disable.
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What happens if you deactivate a PlayStation account?

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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How do I log someone out of my PlayStation account?

Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Sign Out.
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Can I see who logged into my PlayStation 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].
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Does changing your PS4 password log everyone out?

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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How do I reset and deactivate my PS4?

2. Factory Reset Your PlayStation 4
  1. Launch the Settings menu on your console.
  2. Scroll all the way down until you see Initialization, and then select it.
  3. Select Initialize PS4. This removes basically everything that you've stored on your PS4.
  4. Select Full on the following screen to reset your console completely.
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Can you suspend your PS4 account?

Account suspensions can be either temporary or permanent. Console Suspension - You cannot access PSN on your console regardless of which User account is signed in. Console suspensions are permanent.
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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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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 PlayStation unlink accounts?

To link or unlink your account, select (Settings) > [Account Management] > [Link with Other Services]. This option is available only for adult accounts.
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Does PlayStation deactivate inactive 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.
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How do you lock a Playstation console?

On your PS4 system, go to Settings > Parental Controls/Family Management > PS4 System Restrictions. Enter the existing system restriction passcode. If you haven't set one before, the default is 0000. Select Change System Restriction Passcode.
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How do I disable console sharing and offline play remotely?

To disable or enable Console Sharing on a new PS5 console, follow these steps:
  1. Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Console Sharing and Offline Play.
  2. Select Enable or Disable.
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What does temporarily suspended mean on PlayStation?

If your account is suspended, you will not be able to access PlayStation Network. That means you will not be able to use some products and services, even ones you paid for. If your console is suspended you will not be able to connect to PlayStation Network with any account.
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How long is temporarily suspended on PS4?

Suspensions are normally temporary and bans are permanent. Suspensions usually last from one to seven days; but staff can make them longer at their discretion (depending on the offense). How can I find out why I was moderated? You'll usually receive a Private Message indicating that you've been moderated.
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How long can a PS4 account be locked?

My Sony account is locked

"The maximum number of failed login attempts has been reached. Your account will be locked for 120 minutes to protect your security." After waiting 120 minutes, make sure the Caps Lock or Num Lock on your keyboard are not interfering with how you enter your password.
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Will resetting PS4 delete my 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.
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How many times can I activate and deactivate my PS4?

This action can only be performed once every 6 months.
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What happens if I reset my PS4?

It's important to note that resetting your PS4 will erase all of your data and personal information, so it's very important that you back up your PS4 before resetting it if you want to keep all of your data. If you want to know how you can reset your PS4 in just a few simple steps, make sure you keep reading.
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Can 2 people be logged into the same PS4?

Up to four users can log in to your PS4™ system at the same time. When multiple users are logged in and a user presses the PS button on the controller, that user's home screen appears.
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Can 2 people be logged into a PS4?

Your primary console will allow others, logged into their own account, to play games your account owns. For example I have both, and I can be logged into my account from the PS5, while my GF is logged into her account from the PS4, and we can both run games that I own, because both consoles are my primary.
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How do you see what someone is doing on PlayStation?

Request to Watch on PS4 consoles

Select Friends from the function screen. Select Now Playing, and then select the Friend whose gameplay you want to view.
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