When you format a USB storage device for use as extended storage, you can use it to install your applications. You can also move applications from PS4™ console storage to extended storage.
PS4 console with system software version 4.50 or later.
External hard disk drive (HDD)*. SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps or later. 250 GB minimum, 8 TB maximum capacity.
*Proper operation is not guaranteed for all external hard disc drive models.
You can only use one device for extended storage at a time. Even if you have connected two devices that are formatted for use as extended storage, only one can be active as extended storage.
Connection via a USB hub is not supported. Connect extended storage directly to your PS4 console.
Make sure you do not disconnect during the shutdown process or when putting the PS4 console into rest mode.
How to format a USB storage device as extended storage
Go to Settings > Devices > USB Storage Devices.
Select the USB storage device to format and choose Format as Extended Storage.
If you want to disconnect an extended storage device while your PS4 console is on, use one of the following methods to ensure the safe removal of the device.
Select Sound/Devices > Stop Using Extended Storage from the quick menu.
Go to Settings > Devices > USB Storage Devices, and then select Stop Using This Extended Storage.
How to change your install location on PS4 consoles
Select Settings > Storage, and then press the OPTIONSbutton.
Applications are now set to install on extended storage.
You can't change the application install location during a download.
How to move applications to extended storage on PS4 consoles
You can move applications between the PS4 console's system storage and extended storage.
Please note, if an application is found both in system storage and on extended storage, you need to delete it from either system storage or extended storage to use the extended storage device.
Select Settings > Storage.
Select the storage where the application you want to move is located, and then select Applications.
Press the OPTIONSbutton and select Move to Extended Storage -or- Move to System Storage.
Add ticks to the applications you wish to move and select Move.
Having problems?
I experience Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth connection issues when the extended storage is connected to my PS4 console.
Try placing the extended storage device further away from the PS4 console.
I get a message saying my extended storage needs to be repaired?
This may happen if the device was removed incorrectly. When disconnecting extended storage make sure you disconnect safely.
I see an error “The data transfer speed of this device might not be fast enough to use it as extended storage. Are you sure you want to format this device?”
If you receive this error, we recommend using a different extended storage device.
I see an error “The following applications are available both in extended storage and system storage. To use the extended storage, you will need to delete one of the applications.”
If the same game is installed on both extended storage and system storage, one of them needs to be removed in order to use the HDD.
Use a USB External Storage Device that fulfils the following requirements:
USB 3.0 or later
If your HDD is definitely USB 3.0, connecting it too slowly might cause this error message. Connect the USB External Storage Device quickly and firmly, but carefully.
