How do I activate PS4 Auto-Upload?

Auto-Upload automatically adds save data from your primary PS4 to online storage:

1. Select your local user* and go to Settings > Power Saving Settings  > Set Features Available in Rest Mode  > tick the box next to Stay Connected to the Internet.
2. Next, go to Settings >  Application Data Management > Auto-Upload > tick the box next to Enable Automatic Uploads.

*Your saves won't Auto-Upload from a PS4 which is temporarily activated on your account. Always remember to manually upload your saves when playing on a friend's system.

When should I use online storage?

With online storage, you can save your progress on one system and then continue on another later on. You can save up to 100 GB of game save data (1 GB for PS3/Vita/TV).

• Picking up play on a friend's system

If you sign in to PSN on a friend's PlayStation system, you can pick up from the last save on your online storage. Don't forget to manually upload your saves as they won't upload automatically from your friend's PlayStation system.

• Upgrade/replacement

If you get a new PlayStation system, just sign in to PlayStation Network and download your game save data.

• Crossplay games

These games can be downloaded and played on more than one type of PlayStation system. For example, if a game is compatible with both PS4 and PS Vita, you can start playing at home, upload your save, and continue later on your PS Vita.

• PlayStation Now

If you subscribe to PlayStation Now and pick up a game that you previously played on PS4, you can start from the last point you saved to online storage.