Transfer Data from Another PS4
You can transfer data saved on your current PS4™ system storage to a new PS4™ system.
Transferring data to your new PS4™ system initialises it, so you should transfer data before you begin using your new system. After the transfer, data also remains on your current PS4™ system.
You can transfer these types of data:
- All Users and Their Settings
Either your current PS4™ system or the new PS4™ system can be registered as your primary PS4™ system. - Games and Saved Data
- Screenshots and Video Clips
Notices
- When you transfer data, all data saved on your new PS4™ system is deleted. This process cannot be undone, so be sure to back up the data to a USB storage device and sync your trophies with PlayStation™Network servers in advance. For details, see “Back Up and Restore”.
- Do not turn off either PS4™ system while transferring data. Doing this might damage your system.
- These types of data cannot be transferred:
- Trophy information that is not synced with PlayStation™Network
- Applications installed in extended storage
- When you transfer data from another PS4™ system, family members who have never signed in to PlayStation™Network are removed from your family. After transferring, the family manager must add deleted family members again.
- High-resolution screenshots and video clips captured on your PlayStation®4 Pro console can be displayed using only a PlayStation®4 Pro console.
When connected to the network wirelessly (Wi-Fi)
- One LAN cable (sold separately) is required.
- Before transferring data, you’ll need to do the following on your current PS4™ system:
- Sign in to PlayStation™Network.
- Update the system software to the latest version.
- 1.
- Connect your new PS4™ system and your current PS4™ system to the same network.
- 2.
- On your new PS4™ system, sign in to PlayStation™Network.
If an update file containing the latest version of the system software is available, a screen appears to guide you through the update process. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the update. - 3.
- Connect your current PS4™ system directly to your new PS4™ system with a LAN cable.
- 4.
- On your new PS4™ system, select
(Settings) > [System] > [Transfer Data from Another PS4].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you’re using your new PS4™ system for the first time, the data transfer screen automatically appears after you sign in to PlayStation™Network.
When connected to the network with a LAN cable (wired)
- Two LAN cables (sold separately) are required.
- Before transferring data, you’ll need to do the following on your current PS4™ system:
- Sign in to PlayStation™Network.
- Update the system software to the latest version.
- 1.
- Connect your new PS4™ system and your current PS4™ system to the same network.
Use the LAN cables to connect both systems to the same router. - 2.
- On your new PS4™ system, sign in to PlayStation™Network.
If an update file containing the latest version of the system software is available, a screen appears to guide you through the update process. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the update. - 3.
- On your new PS4™ system, select (Settings) > [System] > [Transfer Data from Another PS4].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you’re using your new PS4™ system for the first time, the data transfer screen automatically appears after you sign in to PlayStation™Network.