Log into a PlayStation account on your PS4, and open theSettingsoption at the top of the screen.

Scroll down and select theLoginSettingsoption.

Scroll down and select theUserManagementoption.

Screenshot of PlayStation showing login settings.

Select theuser account you wish to removefrom your PlayStation.

Confirm the action by selecting theDeletebutton.

Deleting an account from your PlayStation is different thandeleting the account with Sony.

Screenshot of PlayStation showing users to delete

When an account is deleted from your PlayStation, the account can still be redownloaded from Sony’s systems.

What Happens to a Deleted Account?

Playstation accounts can be redownloaded to a system if a user wishes to use your console again.

Additionally, any licenses for games or media purchased by the user will be unavailable.

How Can I Avoid Creating Accounts for Guests?

If you only need a temporary account, consider making a Guest account for your visitor.

Guest accounts will completely delete all associated data once logged out.

Do not save anything to a guest account that you would not want to lose upon sign off.