Can you recover closed PlayStation account?
The answer to this question is no, once a PlayStation account is permanently deleted, it cannot be recovered as all the data is gone from the servers. If you have permanently deleted your PlayStation Network account, you will never be able to retrieve anything, and you should have been warned of this when you attempted to perform such a task.
Understanding PlayStation Account Recovery
To recover your PSN account, you’ll need to go to the sign-in page, select the option that best describes your issue, verify your identity, and reset your password or sign-in ID. If you need further assistance, contact PlayStation support.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happens when you close a PlayStation account?
When you close a PlayStation account, the closed account’s online ID cannot be used to create another account, and you will lose access to any content purchased using the account.
2. Can you get a permanently banned PS4 account back?
There are ways to reverse the ban if it’s a temporary suspension, but if it’s a permanent ban, unfortunately, it’s game over for that account.
3. How to switch PlayStation account email if you no longer can access the old email?
To switch your PlayStation account email, go to Settings > Account Management > Account Information > Sign-in ID and enter your password, then enter your new sign-in ID (email address) and select Confirm.
4. How do I find my old PSN email?
If you forgot your sign-in ID (email address) for PlayStation Network (PSN), try searching for “PlayStation purchase” in all of your email inboxes, including any junk or spam folders.
5. What if the email attached to your PlayStation account gets deleted?
If the email attached to your PlayStation account gets deleted, you can go to www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Network and log in using your old email/password, then go to ‘My Profile‘ then the ‘Manage Account‘ tab, and select ‘Change Sign-in ID‘ and put in your new e-mail address.
6. Does PlayStation lock accounts?
Yes, PlayStation can lock accounts if the maximum number of failed login attempts has been reached, and your account will be locked for 120 minutes to protect your security.
7. What do I lose if I cancel PlayStation Plus?
Once your PlayStation Plus subscription ends, content you previously downloaded at no cost as part of the subscription will no longer be available, but redeemed PlayStation Plus packs and avatars, and PlayStation Plus discounted purchases are yours to keep.
8. How to get a permanently banned PlayStation account unbanned?
There are ways to reverse the ban if it’s a temporary suspension, but if it’s a permanent ban, unfortunately, it’s game over for that account, and the duration of your ban should be stated explicitly in Sony’s email.
9. What is the longest ban on PS4?
If your PlayStation account was banned by Sony, it can be banned anywhere from 7 days to indefinitely.
10. What words can get you banned on PS4?
Using slurs, whether racial, ethnic, sexist, homophobic or ableist to address or insult other players can get you banned on PS4.
11. Will I lose everything if I delete my PS4 account?
When deleting a PlayStation account from your system, any data related to the user, including saved game data and screenshots, are deleted.
12. Can you recover a deleted PS5 account?
If you had backed up your PS5 user data, you may be able to restore the deleted user account from the backup by going to “Settings” on your PS5 console, selecting “System,” then “Backup“.
13. Does deleting an account on PS4 delete it on 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.
14. How do I reset my PlayStation email and password?
To reset your PlayStation email and password, go to Settings > Account Management > Sign In, press the triangle button, and then select Next, an email for changing your password is sent to the sign-in ID (email address) shown on this screen.
15. Can police track a PlayStation account?
Yes, Sony can be required to turn over the personal details of a PSN account by court order, and they may even be willing to do it if the police just have a good reason (without even going through a judge).