Should I start a new account on PS5?

If you already have an account on your PS4 console, you can use the same account for your PS5 console. Your PlayStation Plus subscription, trophies, friends, and other information will sync to your PS5 console. Go to Account Management and select Create New Account. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Can I have 2 accounts on my PS5?

Whether you use a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S, you can configure multiple user accounts so that games, achievements, and apps belong to you and you alone — while giving other people the chance to play on the console as well.
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Do you need to create an account for PS5?

Find out how to set up an account for PlayStation™Network. You need an account to use PlayStation Network services. It's free to create an account. This is required for security measures.
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Is it safe to change PSN ID on PS5?

Changing your online ID can sometimes cause issues, such as losing game progress, functionality and content. If you're having trouble after changing your online ID, please contact PlayStation Support using the link at the bottom of this page as soon as possible for help with changing back to your original online ID.
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Can I transfer PS5 games to a new account?

Unfortunately, there is no way to directly transfer a game from one PlayStation account to another. However, there is a workaround that you can use to share games between accounts on the same PS5 console.
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How to Create A NEW USER ACCOUNT ON PS5 (For Beginners!)

How many primary accounts are on PS5?

Knowing how to set a primary account on PS5 will enhance the gaming experience for you and others who share the same console. There can only be one primary account on a PlayStation 5, and setting a primary account enables sharing where the benefits tied to that account extend to the other accounts on the console.
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What will I lose if I change my PSN ID?

Loss of game progress, including scores and progress toward trophy unlocking. Loss of user-generated content or parts of the game may not function properly, both online and offline.
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Is changing your PSN name worth it?

There are some potential in-game consequences of changing your PSN name. It might affect access to content, game currency, game progress, and leaderboards in certain older games. In particular, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation® Vita games and apps don't support this feature.
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Can I use my old PSN account on a new PS5?

If you already have an account on your PS4 console, you can use the same account for your PS5 console. Your PlayStation Plus subscription, trophies, friends, and other information will sync to your PS5 console. Go to Account Management and select Create New Account. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Does it cost money to make another account on PS5?

It's free to create an account and you don't need to provide any payment details.
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Can I give my PS5 account to someone else?

You can only share your games and PlayStation Plus benefits with accounts on one PS5 console with Console Sharing and Offline Play activated and your primary PS4 console.
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Can I make a new PSN account and keep my games?

The closed account's online ID cannot be used to create another 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.
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Can 2 people share a PS5 account?

You can easily do so with PS5's "Console Sharing and Offline Play" feature. You can game share with one other PSN account at a time; if you have other friends you want to share with, you'll need to repeat the process for each.
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Can 2 PS5 activate the same account?

You can still have the same PSN account on both machines, as PSN is set up to allow users to have 2 PS4s under a single PSN account, as well as 2 PS5s. So long as you have the required PSN account on both machines (regardless of which console is set to primary), then permissions for the digital library will carry over.
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Can I reuse an old PSN name?

You can as long as the old ID doesn't violate the Terms of Service. You can revert back to any of your previous IDs by contacting PlayStation Support.
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Does it cost money to change PSN name?

Although the first PlayStation Network ID change is free for all users, subsequent changes will cost you. According to Sony, the price for changing your Online ID is $9.99; however, PlayStation Plus subscribers only pay $4.99. Try not to make a mistake with your PlayStation Network ID.
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Are PSN usernames unique?

What's an online ID? An online ID is a unique display name used to identify you on PSN. You can check your current online ID by visiting your profile on your console or PlayStation®App.
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Will making a new PSN account delete everything?

your PS+ is tied to the account you have PS+ on. meaning you can not delete that account and expect to just have PS+ carry over to the new PSN NAME you plan on using from now on. if you delete the account you have PS+ on you just lost basically everything you had on PS+.
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How many times can you change your PS5 name?

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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Do I need a new account for PS5?

If you already have an account on your PS4 console, you can use the same account for your PS5 console. Your PlayStation Plus subscription, trophies, friends, and other information will sync to your PS5 console. Go to Account Management and select Create New Account. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Can a PS5 have multiple accounts?

Yes, you can have multiple Playstation accounts on the PS5 console. Sony allows users to add up to seven accounts to a single console. This feature is helpful to families or households that share a PS5 console.
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How many people can have your account activated on PS5?

Activation Limits

If you use your account on multiple PS5 consoles or PS4 consoles, you can only activate one each.
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