How Do I Deactivate My PSN Account from Another PS3?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Can I re-activate my PSN account on that PlayStation 3 at a later time?

A. Yes, you can re-activate your PSN account on that PlayStation 3 by following the same steps above and selecting “Activate PS3 as Primary Device”.

Q. Will I lose any data or content if I deactivate my PSN account on that PlayStation no3?

A. No, you will not lose any data or content. However, any content that you have purchased with your PSN account will need to be re-downloaded.

Q. Will I still be able to play online multiplayer games if I deactivate my PSN account on that PlayStation 3?

A. No, you will not be able to play online multiplayer games. You will need to re-activate your PSN account on that PlayStation 3 to play online multiplayer games.

Q. How do I remove my PSN account from all Playstations?

A. To remove your PSN account from all PlayStation 3s, you will need to contact Sony customer support.

Q. How many PS3 accounts can be activated?

A. Each PS3 can have up to 4 accounts activated at any given time.

Q. What is a primary account?

A. A primary account is the account that was used to sign in and activate the PlayStation 3. The primary account has access to all content and features purchased or downloaded with that account.

Q. What is a sub account?

A. A sub account is a PlayStation Network account that is linked to a primary account. Sub accounts can only be created by the primary account holder and are typically used for children. Sub accounts have spending limits and content restrictions set by the primary account holder.

Q. How do I create a sub account?

A. You can create a sub account by going to “Settings” > “Account Management” > “Sub Accounts” > “Create a Sub Account”. You will need to have a credit card or PayPal account associated with your PlayStation Network account in order to create a sub account.

Q. How do I manage my child’s sub-account?

A. You can manage your child’s sub-account by going to “Settings” > “Account Management” > “Sub Accounts” > select the sub-account you want to manage. From there, you can change the spending limit, content restrictions, and other settings.

Q. How do I delete a sub-account?

A. You can delete a sub account by going to “Settings” > “Account Management” > “Sub Accounts” > select the sub-account you want to delete > “Delete”. Please note that you will not be able to recover a deleted sub-account.

Q. I forgot my sign-in ID (email address) or password. How do I recover it?

A. If you forgot your sign-in ID (email address) or password, you can recover it by going to https://account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/ and selecting “Forgot your password?” or “Forgot your Sign-in ID?”.

Q. Can I delete my PSN account and make a new one with the same email?

A. No, you cannot delete your PSN account and make a new one with the same email address. Once an email address has been used to create a PSN account, it cannot be used to create another PSN account.

Q. How do I change my sign-in ID (email address)?

A. You can change your sign-in ID (email address) by going to “Settings” > “Account Management” > “Account Information” > “Profile” > “Sign-In ID (Email Address)”. Please note that you can only change your sign-in ID (email address) once every 60 days.