The PlayStation 4 is a great console, but one of its potential downsides is the limited amount of storage space that comes with the device. For many gamers, this isn’t a problem, as they only have a few games installed on their system. However, for those that have a large games library, running out of storage space can be a major issue.
Luckily, there is a way to get around this issue. By backing up your PS4 saves to an external hard drive, you can free up much-needed space on your console’s internal storage. In this article, we will teach you how to backup your PS4 saves to an external hard drive.
First, you will need to purchase an external hard drive that is compatible with the PS4. Any external hard drive that is USB 3.0 compatible should work.
Once you have the external hard drive, you will need to format it so that it can be used with the PS4. To do this, plug the external hard drive into your computer and open up the File Explorer. Next, right-click on the external hard drive and select Format.
Now, you will need to select the file system that you want to use. We recommend using the exFAT file system, as it is compatible with both the PS4 and Windows.
Once you have selected the file system, you will need to give the external hard drive a name. We recommend something easy to remember, such as PS4_Saves.
Now, the external hard drive is ready to be used with your PS4.
To backup your saves, go to Settings on your PS4 and select System. Now, select Backup and Restore and select Backup to USB Storage Device.
The PS4 will now backup your saves to the external hard drive. You can check the progress of the backup by looking at the bar at the bottom of the screen.
Once the backup is complete, you can disconnect the external hard drive and store it somewhere safe.
If you ever need to restore your saves, simply plug the external hard drive into your PS4 and go to Settings > System > Backup and Restore. Select Restore from USB Storage Device and select the backup file that you want to restore.
The PS4 will now restore your saves from the external hard drive.
How do you back up PS4 saved data to cloud?
There are a few ways to back up your saved data on a PlayStation 4. You can back up your saves to a USB drive, to your PC, or to the cloud.
To back up your saves to a USB drive, connect the drive to your PS4 and make sure it’s formatted as FAT32. Then, go to Settings > System > Backup and Restore > Backup to USB Storage Device. Select the saves you want to back up and click Copy.
To back up your saves to your PC, you’ll need to install a backup utility like PlayStation 4’s own backup application. Once you’ve installed the backup utility, connect your PS4 to your PC with a USB cable and follow the instructions to back up your saves.
To back up your saves to the cloud, sign in to your PlayStation Network account on a web browser and go to Account Management > Data Management > Saved Data > Copy to Cloud. Select the saves you want to back up and click Copy.
Does PS4 data automatically save to cloud?
There is no one definitive answer to this question since it depends on how you have your PS4 set up. However, in most cases, game data does automatically save to the cloud.
To check if your game saves are automatically backed up to the cloud, go to Settings and select the “Application Saved Data Management” option. Under this menu, you will see a list of all the applications installed on your PS4, along with the amount of data saved for each. If you see a cloud icon next to an application, it means that game data is automatically backed up to the cloud.
If you don’t see a cloud icon next to an application, that doesn’t necessarily mean that game data isn’t automatically backed up. It could just mean that the application doesn’t use much data and doesn’t need to be backed up.
In some cases, you may not want game data to be automatically backed up to the cloud. If this is the case, you can go to Settings and select the “Storage” option. Under this menu, you will be able to see how much space is being used by the applications installed on your PS4. From here, you can select an application and choose to “Delete Game Data”. This will delete the game data from your PS4, but it will not delete the game data from the cloud.
If you want to delete game data from the cloud, you can go to the PlayStation website and sign in to your account. Once you’re logged in, go to the “My Games and Apps” tab and select “Applications”. From here, you will be able to see a list of all the applications installed on your PS4. Beneath each application, you will see the amount of data saved for each. To delete game data from the cloud, select an application and click the “Delete” button.
