What does deactivating a PlayStation do?

What happens if you deactivate a 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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What happens when you deactivate a PlayStation account?

Closing your account will result in the following: The closed account's online ID cannot be used to create another account. You will lose access to any content purchased using the account.
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What does deactivating a PS4 console do?

If you're no longer planning to use your PS4, perhaps because you've upgraded to a PS5 or you're selling it, you should deactivate the PS4 so it's no longer associated with your account. That'll let you set up another console using the same account.
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Will deactivating PS5 delete everything?

Please note, deactivating your console does not delete your data or damage your console.
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How many times can I activate and deactivate my PS4?

Select Activate or Deactivate.

If you want to deactivate a console you no longer have access to, you can remotely deactivate all devices every 6 months.
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PS4 Primary System Deactivation

What happens when I deactivate my PS5?

Deleting a PlayStation Network (PSN) account will result in losing access to all games purchased on that account. This content cannot be transferred to another account.
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Should I deactivate my PS4?

You should deactivate PS4 before selling out or giving it away.
  1. Note: You can only deactivate your consoles once every six months. ...
  2. Note: PlayStation Video can't be deactivated remotely. ...
  3. Tip: If you can't access the console, try deactivating PS4 devices that are attached to your account from websites.
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Can you deactivate a stolen PS5?

If you can't access a PlayStation console, it's still possible to deactivate (and sign out of) all devices attached to your account using Account Management on a web browser. You can only deactivate your consoles once every six months. Sign in to Account Management.
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How do I activate my PS4 as primary without deactivating it?

The PS4™ system you use to sign in to PlayStation™Network for the first time is automatically activated as your primary PS4™ system. To activate your system after you first sign in, select (Settings) > [Account Management] > [Activate as Your Primary PS4] > [Activate].
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Can you reactivate a PlayStation account?

Every suspension on PlayStation Network is the result of a thorough investigation by PlayStation Safety staff. As a result, suspensions are final and cannot be appealed unless: You have been suspended for an account debt. This will be lifted once you have paid off the balance.
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Does deleting a PS4 user deactivate the account?

As outlined above, the deletion process does not entirely remove an account from Sony's system; a different process must be followed if you wish for an account to be wholly deleted, but this does delete the account from your system.
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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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Can you use one PlayStation account on two consoles?

You can't log in to the same account simultaneously. You will just get logged out on the other console. Second account can use all games and play online. Console 2 Main account with PS+ NOT PRIMARY= Can play online and have access to all games, however needs to be online to play games.
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How do I remotely turn off my PS5?

Here's how to remotely turn the PS5 on or off via the app. To turn your PS5 on from your phone, launch the PS Remote Play app and select your console. To turn your PS5 off, tap Settings > Disconnect. Not that your console must sign in with the same PSN account on your console and the app to use this feature.
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Can you have two primary PS4s?

Yes, your PS4 can be used as primary PS4 by many accounts. Not the other way around (an account can only have 1 primary PS4).
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Can you Gameshare on PS4 without activating as primary?

Your PS4 offers two ways to share games — by designating another console as the primary PS4, or by activating Share Play. To give a friend access to your game library, sign in with your PSN account and set that console as your primary PS4.
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How do I log everyone out of my PlayStation account?

If you can't physically access your PlayStation console, you can sign out of all your devices by using Account Management online.
  1. Sign in to Account Management.
  2. From the left sidebar, select Security.
  3. Select Sign Out on All Devices from the bottom of the screen.
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Can PS5 be tracked if stolen?

No, they can't physically track a PlayStation anywhere on the planet because they don't have like GPS chips in them like a smart device, so if someone steals your PS5, but then it's never hooked up to the internet, I'm afraid you're out of luck…
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Can a stolen PS5 be found?

If your PS5 was stolen, you should report the theft to the local law enforcement agency. Additionally, contact Sony PlayStation Support and provide them with details, including the console's serial number if you have it. Sony may be able to assist in tracking or identifying the stolen console.
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Can a stolen PS5 from a store be tracked?

Your PlayStation can be traced by Sony for that they can use the IP address to track the location of your stolen PlayStation whenever logs appear on internet in using this console they can track the location and person.
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How long is a PS4 supposed to last?

Your PS4 should last for at least 5 years. Typically, it'll last much longer depending on these key factors: How often you use it. If you play games every day, there'll be more wear and tear on your console.
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What happens if you leave a PS4 on all night?

Is it bad to leave your PS4 on rest mode overnight? No. Rest Mode can be kept on overnight or during the day when you're not at home. The purpose of rest mode is to not only pause games for a break but to keep the PS4's power on so that it can download and update games while not using the console.
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Do I have to deactivate my PS4 for PS5?

You don't have a separate account for PS4 and PS5. Your Playstation Network Account (PSN) is an all in one account, access to PS3, 4, 5, Vita, etc etc. If you delete your Playstation account off the PS4 (Remove account) then it will only terminate your account off the PS4, allowing for re-sign in.
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