How to Transfer Saved Data Between PS4 Accounts on the Same Console

Learn step-by-step how to transfer saved data from one PS4 account to another on the same console using USB storage.

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Yes, you can transfer saved data from one account to another on PS4, but it requires that both accounts be registered on the same PS4 system. First, sign into the account with the saved data you want to transfer. Then, go to Settings > Application Saved Data Management > Saved Data in System Storage > Copy to USB Storage Device. Choose the saved data files you wish to transfer and copy them to a USB drive. Sign into the second account, and reverse the process to copy the files from the USB to the system storage.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I transfer PS4 saved data to an account on a different console? No, transferring saved data using the USB method requires both accounts to be on the same PS4 system. For different consoles, PlayStation Plus cloud saves can be used if available.
  2. Do I need PlayStation Plus to transfer saved data between accounts? No, transferring saved data via USB between accounts on the same PS4 does not require PlayStation Plus.
  3. What types of saved data can be transferred between PS4 accounts? You can transfer application saved data such as game progress and settings that are stored locally on the PS4 system.