How to find PSN ID by email

Q: How do you find someones PSN ID?

You can find a players gamertag in its profile page, next to his avatar. Just click on My PlayStation on the upper left of the official page and select Profile in the drop-down menu. Or, just click the avatar on the upper right next to My PlayStation and you will see your gamertag in the drop-down.

I am attempting to change my Sign-ID email address to my actual email address, however when entering my email address I am prompted with “The email address entered is already associated with an account”. I currently have my email set as a secondary email address because I was not able to sign up with my real email address, however the secondary email has been deactivated due to inactivity as I never used this secondary account.

Table of Contents Show

How to change your PlayStation sign-in ID email address
Troubleshoot sign-in issues on PSN
Troubleshoot sign-in issues on PSN
How do you find someones PSN ID?
Is PSN ID my email?
What do I do if I forgot my PSN email?
How do I recover my PSN account on ps4?

Is there a way I can search PlayStation users by email address to see who has used me email address? I am fairly certain someone else has used my email but want to check this isn’t a mistake and is somehow linked to an old account of mine.

Additionally how would I go about recovering my email address with PlayStation? I am on hold with support but the wait time is over an hour -.-

Thanks in advance!

Change or recover your sign-in ID (email address) on PlayStation™Network (PSN).

What is a sign-in ID email address?

Each account has a unique sign-in ID, which corresponds to a valid email address used to sign in to PSN. Email is the primary mode of communication between PlayStation and players, and will be used to:

verify your account
ensure that your details are protected
keep you up to date on important account information.

It is recommended that you use an up-to-date and accessible email address.

How to change your sign-in ID

You'll be signed out from all devices when you change your sign-in ID (email address). When you change your email address, you will receive an email to your old email address showing your new sign-in ID (email address).

Web browser: change sign-in ID

Sign in to Account Management on a web browser.
Select Security from the sidebar.
Click Edit next to Sign-In ID (Email Address).
You may need to re-enter your password for security reasons.
Enter your new email address and click Save.
You will receive an email to your new email address asking you to verify your new sign-in ID. Click the Verify Now button in this email. You will also receive an email to your old email address detailing the change.

PS5™ console: change sign-in ID

Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Account.
Select Sign-in ID (email address). Enter your new email address and click Save. You may need to re-enter your password.
You'll receive an email to your new email address asking you to verify your new sign-in ID. Click the Verify Now button in this email. You'll also receive an email to your old email address detailing the change.

PS4™ console: change sign-in ID

Go to Settings > Account Management > Account Information > Sign-in ID and enter your password.
Enter your new sign-in ID (email address) and select Confirm.
You'll receive an email to your new email address asking you to verify your new sign-in ID. Click the Verify Now button in this email. You'll also receive an email to your old email address detailing the change.

Having problems changing your sign-in ID?

There may be connectivity issues or PlayStation Network maintenance. Please check your Internet connection and visit the PSN status page.

If you can't access your sign-in ID (email address), contact us.

Unwanted sign-in ID change?

If you believe someone has changed your account details, visit the guide below to secure your account.

Learn how to resolve some common issues when signing in to PlayStation™Network (PSN).

Forgot your password?

If you’ve forgotten your password or verification information (such as your date of birth), please reset your password using the PlayStation Online Assistant at the bottom of this page.

Forgot your sign-in ID (email address) for PSN?

Try searching for “PlayStation purchase” in all of your email inboxes, including any junk or spam folders.
If you find the email address you used to set up the account, reset your password by selecting the PlayStation Online Assistant at the bottom of this page.

If you can't access the email address for your account, contact us.

Know your username and password, but can't sign in?

Have you verified your sign-in ID (email address)?
Search your email inbox for "PlayStation verify" and click the link in the email to verify your sign-in ID.

Is your system software up to date?
Select your console for more information.

Can you reset your password?
Try to reset your password by selecting the PlayStation Online Assistant at the bottom of this page.

Turn your console and router off and then on again.
If you are using WiFi to connect your console to the Internet, try using a wired connection. For more connection troubleshooting, visit Fix & Connect.

Try to sign in to Account Management online.
If you can't access your account, you may have been suspended. Visit the guide below for more information.

Could someone else be using your account?

If you think your account has been compromised, please visit the guide below for more information.

Having trouble with 2-Step Verification?

If you are having issues receiving a verification text message or code, visit the guide below to regain access to your account.

How do you find someones PSN ID?

You can find a player's gamertag in its profile page, next to his avatar. Just click on My PlayStation on the upper left of the official page and select Profile in the drop-down menu. Or, just click the avatar on the upper right next to My PlayStation and you will see your gamertag in the drop-down.

Is PSN ID my email?

What do I do if I forgot my PSN email?

Forgot your sign-in ID (email address) for PSN? Try searching for “PlayStation purchase” in all of your email inboxes, including any junk or spam folders. If you find the email address you used to set up the account, reset your password by selecting the PlayStation Online Assistant at the bottom of this page.

How do I recover my PSN account on ps4?

Go to the PlayStation support page and scroll down until you see “PlayStation Online Assistant”, and you're going to select Recover Account. It'll bring you into another tab with a chat box. There, you'll mention what happened. There are some things the live agent could ask you to verify your account.