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.

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.

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