If you are planning to delete your PlayStation account for a while now, then this article should be able to guide you. As we will talk more about it on this page including the easy steps on how to delete your PlayStation account in 2024.

The PlayStation Network, or PSN, is a Sony Interactive Entertainment online service that has been available on PlayStation platforms since 2006. To purchase and download digital media, you’ll need a PlayStation Network account. PlayStation Plus is a premium system available on the PlayStation Network that allows users to obtain discounts on various media.

There are numerous forms of media available on the PlayStation Network. PS classic games, PS3/PSP/PSV games, shows, movies, wallpapers, and themes are all available on the PSN. Generally, all media has a set price. If the media price is less than 5 USD, a minimum charge of 5 USD must be paid.

PSN began as a service for PlayStation video game consoles, but it quickly expanded to include smartphones, tablets, Blu-ray players, and high-definition televisions. This is the PlayStation account, which may be used to store games and other stuff.

Permanently delete a PlayStation network account

The steps to delete your PSN account permanently are straightforward and easy. Before you start with the process of removing your user account, keep in mind that once you delete your PSN account, you can’t use the same online id to open another new account. All of your content purchased will be gone, and you will be unable to transfer the content to another account. The account’s subscriptions and entitlements will be lost. Your PSN wallet will be wiped, as well as the remaining funds.

What happens when you delete your PlayStation user account?

• The online ID of a closed account cannot be used to register a new account.
• Any content purchased with the account will be deleted. This content cannot be transferred to another PlayStation account, and refunds are only available in accordance with the PlayStation Store cancellation policy.
• Any subscriptions and associated rights will be removed from your account.
• You will be unable to access your wallet. As mentioned in the Terms of Service, funds in your wallet are non-refundable.

How do I close my account?

To request an account closure, you will need to PlayStation team. Please have the following information on hand:

• Sign-in ID (email address) 
• Online PlayStation Network ID.

Deleting PSN account on your PlayStation 4

If you want to delete your PSN account on your PlayStation 4 then you can follow this guide as this method is the easy way to delete user account on a PlayStation console.

Deleting PSN account using the website

Permanently delete your PSN account with these new steps in 2024. This steps involve in having your PSN online ID to be sign in the PlayStation website and need to contact the PS team to request to account closure. To delete your PlayStation accounts, follow the procedures below:

Deleting PSN account using the website

Go to the PlayStation website and login with your PlayStation network account information. This will let you login with your PSN ID.

Click the dropdown of Support on the main page then click Support. This will let you go to support window.

Go to Account & Security. This will let you go to Account & Security.

On the Account & Security, select Account Management. This let you select user management.

On the account management tab, Select Create, change & close account tab then select Close an Account. This will let you Close your account.

Click Contact Us.

Then select connectivity, Then internet connection. You will find a contact number to call the PSN team and ask to delete user account.

Delete PSN account without password

You may have forgotten your PSN account password, you can change your PSN password if you know the email address linked with your account. You can also remove your PSN account permanently after resetting the password.

Deleting PSN account without password

Step 1: Go to the Sign In portion of your console after turning it on.

Step 2: Input your PSN account’s Sign in ID or email address.

Step 3: After that, select Forgot Password by pressing Triangle.

Step 4: Reuse email address and hit the Send Email button. You will now receive an email with a link to reset your PSN password.

Step 5: On your computer or smartphone, open that email and select Change Password.

Step 6: Enter your date of birth and the new password.

Step 7: Return to your console and attempt to log into your account.

Create a PSN Account

After you have deleted your PSN account and want to create a new one. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Go to the Sony PSN website in your browser.

Step 2: Go to the Sign In page and select Create a new account.

Step 3: Select Create, then input your date of birth and select Next.

Step 4: Select your country and language, then enter your Sign-ID (email address) and password, then click ‘I Agree’ to create your account.

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