How to Easily Copy Steam Games to an External Hard Drive

Learn how to efficiently move your Steam games to an external hard drive with this step-by-step guide.

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To copy Steam games to an external hard drive, follow these steps: 1. Open Steam and go to 'Settings' > 'Downloads' > 'Steam Library Folders'. 2. Click 'Add Library Folder' and select your external hard drive. 3. Close the settings and navigate to the game in your Steam library. 4. Right-click the game, go to 'Properties' > 'Local Files' and click 'Move Install Folder'. 5. Choose the new folder on your external hard drive and click 'Move Folder'.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I play Steam games from an external hard drive? Yes, you can play Steam games directly from an external hard drive once they are properly moved and installed.
  2. What is the best external hard drive for Steam games? A fast external SSD is recommended for the best performance, but any external hard drive with sufficient space will work.
  3. Will moving games to an external hard drive remove them from my library? No, moving games will not remove them from your library; they will still be accessible through your Steam account.
  4. How do I set up a new Steam library folder on an external drive? Open Steam, go to Settings > Downloads > Steam Library Folders, click 'Add Library Folder', and select your external drive.