Protect Your Game Data
Back Up and Restore Your PS4 Console Data

Why Back Up? Protecting Your PS4 Data

Losing your game progress can be devastating. Backing up your PS4 data is a crucial step in safeguarding your saved games, settings, and other important information. This guide provides easy-to-follow instructions on how to back up and restore your PS4 console data, ensuring your gaming experience remains uninterrupted.

Whether you're upgrading your console, experiencing a technical issue, or simply want peace of mind, regularly backing up your data is highly recommended. This guide explains the process of using both USB drives and online storage options to protect your valuable game data.

Before You Start What You'll Need

To back up your PS4 data, you'll need a few things. First, you'll need a USB drive formatted as FAT32 or exFAT. Ensure the USB drive has at least double the storage space of the data you intend to back up. If you don't have enough space, you can exclude application data.

Before you begin, sync your Trophies with PlayStation Network (PSN) by selecting Trophies from the function screen and pressing the OPTIONS button. This ensures your Trophy data is up-to-date. If you've never signed in to PSN, you can only restore saved data to the original PS4. To restore to another console, sign in to PSN before backing up your data.

Backing Up How to Back Up Your PS4 Data

Follow these simple steps to back up your data: Insert the USB drive into your PS4 console. Go to Settings > System > Back Up and Restore.

Select 'Back Up'. Choose the data you want to back up, including saved data, which is vital for preserving your game progress. You can customize the backup file name for easy identification. Finally, select 'Back Up' and wait for the process to complete. Remember, do not turn off your PS4 during the backup process to avoid data loss or corruption.

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Backing up your PS4 data regularly is the best way to safeguard your game progress and settings.

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Restoring Data How to Restore Your PS4 Data

Restoring data erases all data on your PS4, so make sure you have a backup. This action is irreversible. To restore, insert the USB drive containing the backup into your console. Go to Settings > System > Back Up and Restore.

Select 'Restore PS4'. Choose the backup file you want to restore and select 'Yes' to start the process. Be patient, as it may take some time. After restoring, your console will be reset to the state of the backup.

What Gets Backed Up? Types of Data You Can Back Up

You can back up various types of data, including games, apps, saved data, screenshots, video clips, settings, and all user data (excluding trophies). This comprehensive backup ensures you can restore your PS4 to its previous state.

If you want to transfer data without a full restore, consider using USB extended storage or cloud storage, which preserves your console's current state.