[Tutorial for Beginners] Three Ways to Backup Your Game Progress on PS4

PS4 stands for PlayStation 4, a popular home video game console supported by Sony. It competes with other gaming consoles like Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's Switch. Sony released the PlayStation 5 in 2020; however, many PS gamers still use both the PS4 and PS5 to play their favorite games.

These days, gamers find that there are more issues with the PS4 than the PS5. Sometimes, you may encounter a problem where your PS4 cannot access system storage. You might need to fix corrupt data errors on PS4. There are also issues that will force you to factory reset PS4.

It's too late to back up your game saves when your PS4 won't turn on, so you should back up your PS4 in advance. We have three tutorials to help: You can back up your PS4 game saves to the cloud, a USB flash drive, or a PC (using backup software).

Backing Up PS4 Game Saves to the Cloud

Did you notice the Cloud option on the PS4? Most home gaming consoles offer cloud storage to users. You'll need to pay for a subscription to PS Plus, though; only subscribers can back up their games to the cloud.

How to Back Up Your PS4 Game Saves to Cloud Storage 1. First, make sure your PS4 is connected to the internet. Open the main menu and check the network settings to ensure it's connected. 2. Navigate to the "Settings" menu. 3. Within the Settings menu, select "System." 4. Then, choose "Backup and Restore." 5. On this page, click "Backup Your PS4." 6. The system will prompt you to select what to back up. Make sure to check "Games and Apps," as this typically includes your game save data. 7. After confirming your selection, click "Start" to begin the backup process. This may take some time depending on the amount of data you've chosen. 8. Once the backup is complete, you can access your saved games in the online storage section of the PlayStation Network. These saves will automatically upload to your PS+ cloud storage (if you have a PS+ membership). Please note that if you're not a PS+ member, you won't have access to cloud storage. In that case, consider using a USB drive for local backups.

If you're a PS Plus member, back up now.

Step 1. Go to the PS4's Settings menu and select “Application Saved Data Management.”

Step 2. Select "Save data in system storage."

Click to save data in system storage.

Step 3. Click “Upload to cloud storage.”

Step 4: Select your PS4 game and click “Upload.”

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Back Up Game Saves to USB on the PS4

The PS4 has more than one USB port, so you can use a USB flash drive to back up data and games on your PS4.

Prepare your USB drive by doing the following:

1. It must be formatted as FAT32 or exFAT.
2. It must have enough free space (twice the capacity of the files you want to back up).
3. It must be compatible with the PS4's USB port.

How to Back Up PS4 Game Save Data to USB Step by Step

With your USB ready, you can start the backup process, which is just as simple as the first method.

First, head to the PS4's Settings menu and select “Application Saved Data Management.”

‹ Select Settings on your PS4 ›

Step 2: Select “Saved Data in System Storage.”

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Step 3: Click Copy to USB storage device.

Step 4: Select the PS4 game and click “Copy.”

< a id="Backup_PS4_PC" name="Backup_PS4_PC">Backing Up PS4 Game Saves to PC (using backup software)

You've just learned two ways to back up game files on PS4. If you're considering directly backing up your PS4 data to a PC, you'll need a reliable backup tool – Todo Backup Home.

Professional-grade backup software can help you safely save your games, screenshots, and files locally. If you want to backup PS4 to an external hard drive or NAS, Todo Backup Home is a great tool to assist you. It also supports backing up PS4 to popular cloud storage platforms like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive.

Before you begin backing up your PS4, there are a few things to consider:

1. You may need to remove the PS4's hard drive, and have some tools on hand.
2. Make sure your computer can recognize the drive.
3. Make sure the files aren't encrypted. Encrypted data is difficult to back up and impossible to recover from.

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There are three guides on this page. After learning how to backup PS4 save files, you can find instructions for backing up your Xbox 360 hard drive here.

tools Todo Backup is not only a disk backup program but also a file-level and system-level backup tool. You can automate backing up everything.

Frequently Asked Questions about Backing Up PS4 Game Saves

Any more questions? The answers are all here:

Can I copy PS4 games to an external hard drive?

Backing up your PS4 games to an external hard drive is a straightforward process.

1. Enter the PS4's Settings menu and select "Application Saved Data Management." 2. Choose "Saved Data on System Storage." 3. Select "Copy to USB Storage Device." 4. Pick the PS4 game and hit "Copy."

How do I recover a deleted game?

It's not difficult to recover deleted games with the help of Data Recovery Wizard by Tools.

1. **Launch the Data Recovery Wizard.** 2. **Select your PS4 hard drive and click "Scan."** 3. **Use the "Filter" or "Search" function to find the lost game files.** 4. **Check all the game files you want and click "Recover." Save them to a different secure location.**

Can you use two external hard drives on a PS4?

Yes, you can connect two external hard drives to a PS4. The PS4 has two USB ports for input/output, while the PS4 Pro has three.