How to Delete Users on PS4 in 6 Easy Steps

If you’ve ever wondered how to delete users on PS4 to free up space or keep your family’s gaming setup organized, you’re in the right place. This guide will walk you through easy steps for deleting both regular users and family members on your PS4. We’ll also look at more complete solutions, like full initialization and factory resets, for those situations that need a clean slate.

Before we get into the details, there are several common reasons for deleting a user on PS4:

• Shared Console: If you share your PS4 with others, removing a user can help maintain privacy and keep everyone’s gaming profile organized.
• Free Up Space: Deleting unused users helps clear up storage, which is especially useful if your PS4 is running low on memory.
• Gaming Hierarchy: When you’re restructuring your family gaming accounts or updating user roles on your console.
• Personalization: To create a more personal experience by getting rid of profiles you no longer use.
• Security: If someone no longer needs access to your PS4, removing them helps keep your system secure.
• Moving on: If you’re selling or trading in your PS4 and don’t want to do a full factory reset, deleting users can be a good alternative.

Deleting users on your PS4 console is a simple process. Just follow these steps:

Step 1: Access “Settings” from the Home Screen

On your PS4’s home screen, navigate to and select the “Settings” option.

Step 2: Navigate to “Login Settings”

Scroll down in the menu until you see “Login Settings,” then select it.

Step 3: Select “User Management”

Inside the Login Settings menu, choose “User Management.”

Step 4: Click on “Delete User”

Now, press the X button on “Delete User” to start the removal process.

Step 5: Choose the User You Want to Delete

You’ll now see a list of all PS4 users on your console. Select the user you want to remove.

Step 6: Confirm the Deletion

Press X on “Delete“, and then choose “Yes” when asked to confirm. This will remove the selected user from your PS4.

How to Delete a PS4 Family Member User

If you’d like to delete a family member from your PS4 instead of a regular user account.

Step 1: Access “Settings”

On the home screen, press up on the D-Pad and choose Settings.

Step 2: Select “Parental Controls/Family Management”

Inside this menu, scroll down and select “Parental Controls/Family Management.”

Step 3: Select “Family Management”

Next, choose “Family Management” to access family account settings.

Step 4: Select the Family Member’s Profile

Find the family member you wish to remove, and select their profile to continue.

Step 5: Click on “Delete User Profile”

Within the family management area, locate and select “Delete User Profile” to remove this user from your PS4.

Alternate Methods of Deleting Users on PS4

If, for some reason, you can’t remove users on your PS4 in the usual way, there are a couple of alternatives to try. These two methods will erase all your data on the console and return it to its original state—essentially like it was when you first bought it. Don’t forget to back up any important data first.

1. Full Initialize the PS4

This will reset your console entirely and delete all users and other data from your PS4.

1. Go to “Settings.”
   

   

2. Scroll down and select “Initialization.”
   

   

3. Now, click on “Initialize PS4.”
   

   

4. Press X on “Full” to choose a full initialization.
   

   

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

2. Factory Reset Your Console

This alternative is a lot like initialization, but instead you go through the Safe Mode menu.

1. Completely power off the PS4.
2. Hold the power button until you hear it beep twice, then let go. This puts your PS4 in Safe Mode.
3. Plug in your DualShock 4 controller using a USB cable.
4. From the list of options, select “Restore Default Settings.”
   

   

5. Follow the on-screen steps to finish the reset.