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How to delete a PSN account on PS4

January 17, 2020
How to delete a PSN account on PS4
Written by: Chris Watson
January 17, 2020
Updated on January 17, 2020
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Chris Watson is a gaming expert and writer. He has loved video games since childhood and has been writing about them for over 15 years. Chris has worked for major gaming magazines where he reviewed new games and wrote strategy guides. He started his own gaming website to share insider tips and in-depth commentary about his favorite games. When he's not gaming or writing, Chris enjoys travel and hiking. His passion is helping other gamers master new games.
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Tutorial to learn how to delete a PlayStation Network account through PlayStation 4; All the steps.

Here is a step-by-step tutorial to delete a PSN account on PS4; and is that in order to get the most out of PlayStation 4 and its video games, it is necessary to create a PlayStation Network account to enjoy all the services offered by Sony, especially if we want to play video games online, so we will need a subscription to PS Plus, besides being able to buy and download video games through the PS Store, store trophies, connect with friends and much more. Of course, we can always find the need to delete our account, either by selling the console or not wanting to devote more time to video games.

How to delete a PSN account on PS4

The first thing we must be clear about is that it is not possible to delete or delete an account from PS4; What can be done is to unlink that account from a particular console and then completely remove the account through Sony customer service. Follow the next steps:

  • Turn on your PS4 and log in with the account you want to unlink.
  • Go to PS4 Settings.
  • Now look for the PlayStation Network entry; If this option does not appear, access Account Administration.
  • Now enter Activate as your main PS4 and then access Settings.
  • The time has come to access Deactivate and Accept to confirm.

    • How to delete a PSN account on PS4

    Once we have completed these simple steps we will have our PSN account unlinked from PS4. Now is the time to remove our account once and for all; To do this, we must contact the Sony customer service team via 911 147 422. We recommend having all your personal data such as the login ID and all the account security information.

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    Chris Watson is a gaming expert and writer. He has loved video games since childhood and has been writing about them for over 15 years. Chris has worked for major gaming magazines where he reviewed new games and wrote strategy guides. He started his own gaming website to share insider tips and in-depth commentary about his favorite games. When he's not gaming or writing, Chris enjoys travel and hiking. His passion is helping other gamers master new games.
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