Neat video, thanks so much! For people doing this now in 2023, Steam changed the location of where to find Library folders in the settings. Under "settings" you now have to go to "Storage" and then you can add a new library folder by clicking the "+" icon next to your existing drive. Then select the games you want to move and click "move"
I am getting a m.2 for my second drive and had a hdd so Im moving all my 42 games onto it and this saved my life man fr thanks didn't want to uninstall and reinstall everything XD
@@zzsuprazz not exactly, save files from single player games are synced automatically via steam cloud, so by the time you run your game it'll automatically find the synced save files
@@KazanYamaoka damn are you X Æ A-12s brother or did they update you? (Im honestly not 100% sure if i got then end of his name right i dont rememeber, but you get the joke.
I would like this 10 times if I could. You made it so easy and right to the point. Steam has actually improved the UI since this video was made as well so it's even more "foolproof." You can copy the games over right from the first initial Steam Library folders menu. Thanks a bunch man
Thanks hugely Fraser. For anyone this isn't working for, I had missed the "create new folder" step because I wasn't paying attention properly to Fraser's excellent instructions.
ive been wondering why i had so little space on my pc left then realized I had a secondary place I can put my games but didn't know how to move them. But this video was short, sweet and to the point and I appreciate that. I give it a thumbs up and subscribe.
Me: Getting a 2-4 tb HDD to move the games i dont play for now off of my 1 tb M.2. Also me, watching this guy in 2020 having 2 237 gb drives thinking...: "Bruhhh"
Finally got it, Settings>Downloads>Steam Library Folders> Then right click on the drive u want to use as default>Click Repair Library Folder. After this, check if you have now the option to move installed folder.
Apparently you have to already have the folder you want to move it to be made default before you can move them in Steam's settings. Once you tell Steam where the other folder is and that you want future games to go there the option becomes available, for some stupid fucking reason.
Hey i dont know if it helps you out now after 2 months but when you are in a Steam family you have to enter your family password first then it will appear
Thank you . This video help me do exactly what i wanted to do for months. now i got tons of free space for games on my D drive that i can use. you made a new subscriber here.
Straight to the point and very informative I love how you didn't cram this video with nonsense and you answered my question perfectly if only i could get straight forward answers like this every time I type a question into RUclips thank you very much
Thank you for suck a simple video. I just spent way too long trying to get my new internal drive to work and i really apperciate something easy after so much heartache.
Have found 15 minute, long winded videos on this and overly wordy articles or forum posts involving third party downloads etc. 2 mins into your 3 minute vid and I've got my library on their way to my new NVME M.2 drive. Cheers mate
Thank you so much i spent a couple of hours trying to find a video that was this clear and to the point. just got a 4TB HDD and could not figure out how to do this.
You are the man! Thx a lot buddy, saved me allot of time and reduced the panic when i saw only 1 folder option to move my games at after I added my new HDD.
Thank you so much. I never expected this feature existed. I used to use backup and restore feature and that sure used to take one hell of a time. Thanks very much.
thanks man, really helped me out. I was running out of space to do my videos so thanks for making it so easy to understand, I would have been screwed without ya!
Thanks so much! I was going to just try manually moving. I found a post on steam that basically said you had to uninstall everything. This was so much easier. Saved me 75 gigs on my 250 gig main drive
THANKS SO SO MUCH. my family were thinking of getting a whole new laptop cause they was too much space on the one risk. Once I moved my steam games to the other risk so much space was saved. Thanks so much
Hi I have been having problems with my disk storage and this sorted all my problems just wanted to say thanks for the help and point out that your video was very easy to follow and helped a lot. Great work thanks
Bruh thank you 🙏 you tubers take TOO long to get to the point. But you, you only took a min to show me and I’m grateful thank you and did I mention THANK YOU
you are a god. I was hoping to find something this easy otherwise i was going to sit here for 10 hours uninstalling all my games and reinstalling them on my D drive xd
Neat video, thanks so much!
For people doing this now in 2023, Steam changed the location of where to find Library folders in the settings. Under "settings" you now have to go to "Storage" and then you can add a new library folder by clicking the "+" icon next to your existing drive. Then select the games you want to move and click "move"
This told me exactly what I needed to do, just bought a new SSD and needed to move some games, thanks so much
Easy to follow, straight to the point and no unnecessary padding.
Much appreciated!
This video is straight to the point. No BS. THANK YOU SO MUCH! BLESS YOU!!!!!
Especially none of those 'Notepad' instructions
@@mistergenius6758 Or anoying music :)
hey :)
I am getting a m.2 for my second drive and had a hdd so Im moving all my 42 games onto it and this saved my life man fr thanks didn't want to uninstall and reinstall everything XD
Damn! 42 games. How much space were left with after all of that?
By using this process to move my games will i lose my game progress i have made in the games?
@@zzsuprazz not exactly, save files from single player games are synced automatically via steam cloud, so by the time you run your game it'll automatically find the synced save files
why do you need that many games wtf? i have like 5 only
@@JonelKingas first world problems
This still works its amazing he just saved me from cursing out amazon for an fake 2tb external drive love the content my guy
I just got the seagate 2tb external harddrove and thought the same thing
Thanks for the info! Shame I had to delete a 90 gig game before I found this though 😅
Same, I deleted gta v so I could download the r6 test server (100% worth it tho)
Yeah I had to uninstall siege so i could update mordhau
WELL THAT SUX
@@KazanYamaoka damn are you X Æ A-12s brother or did they update you?
(Im honestly not 100% sure if i got then end of his name right i dont rememeber, but you get the joke.
NOOO ME TOO HAHA FKKK
Some of the bigger RUclips channels could learn a thing or two when it comes to making tutorials from this guy right here
Awesome video! Quick, easy, and to the point! Huge help and opened up hundreds of GBs on my main SSD! Thanks so much!
can I just deleter the old folder om my c; drive when its done transfering?
I would like this 10 times if I could. You made it so easy and right to the point. Steam has actually improved the UI since this video was made as well so it's even more "foolproof." You can copy the games over right from the first initial Steam Library folders menu. Thanks a bunch man
I love it how he gets to the topic and does it clearly, thank you.
Thanks! This is much safer than moving the files through the file explorer like I was going to do at first.
omg still helping people after 2 years. thanks a bunch. I tried watching other videos, and this one was the easiest to follow and to do. Thanks again
Excellent video. Straight to the point & easy to follow & not convoluted explanations. Thumbs up 4 u dude :)
wow thanks dude, this was really to the point
when the no sign up, no credit card, no bullshit ad really means it
Clear, concise video, no BS..! Thank you!!
Thanks hugely Fraser.
For anyone this isn't working for, I had missed the "create new folder" step because I wasn't paying attention properly to Fraser's excellent instructions.
Straight to the point. Thank you. This is what a tutorial should be.
ive been wondering why i had so little space on my pc left then realized I had a secondary place I can put my games but didn't know how to move them. But this video was short, sweet and to the point and I appreciate that. I give it a thumbs up and subscribe.
Excellent tutorial. Clear, says everything important, perfect!
Thanks man you’re the goat for this video. Getting straight to the point and no unnecessary edits
Thank you so much!! I needed this video and you explained it at a great speed to be able to keep up too! Great vid!
straight to the point! thank you so much ive been suffering with my steam games that my drive is memory full glad i found this videos!
THANK YOU MAN I got a 2tb storage and didn’t know how to use it 💀
same
same lmao
this is the most helping tutorial i have ever seen. really straight to the point. congratulations u have get a new subscriber bro
thank u so much!!! (Subscribed)
This video was extremely helpful. You saved me from a lot of potential screw ups trying to transfer files outside of steam. Thank you so much!
Thank you I almost totally messed up my game file lol
this is one of the most helpful videos on youtube, great work!
Me: Getting a 2-4 tb HDD to move the games i dont play for now off of my 1 tb M.2.
Also me, watching this guy in 2020 having 2 237 gb drives thinking...: "Bruhhh"
What problem do you have you racist
@@parapouras5077 how was this, in any way, racist
@@parapouras5077 lmao is that the only card can pull XD
Thank you so so much! 3 years later and this is still helpful! Thank you again and have a good one~ 🙌
THANK YOU...!!!
Thank you bro
My PC lagged AF because the local storage was full of steam games
Now because of You
I have changed it
I am very grateful
My steam under local files doesn't give me the option to move the game?
Same...
@Logicsthe Dragon i cant seem to find it
@Logicsthe Dragon ok thx
@Logicsthe Dragon No i dont have an apps folder in that steam archive somehow
Finally got it, Settings>Downloads>Steam Library Folders> Then right click on the drive u want to use as default>Click Repair Library Folder. After this, check if you have now the option to move installed folder.
Man you've got no idea how much I appreciate this, thank you!
steam removed the settings from the steam tab.... Ive spent the last 2 hours trying to find it
Apparently you have to already have the folder you want to move it to be made default before you can move them in Steam's settings. Once you tell Steam where the other folder is and that you want future games to go there the option becomes available, for some stupid fucking reason.
top left, steam word, press it for settings, then downloads, and add folders and stuff will be there somewhere.
@@johndr7856 显然，您必须已经拥有要将其移动为默认文件夹的文件夹，然后才能在Steam的设置中对其进行移动。一旦您告诉Steam另一个文件夹在哪里并且您希望将来的游戏继续在那里，出于某些愚蠢的原因，该选项将变为可用。
Hey i dont know if it helps you out now after 2 months but when you are in a Steam family you have to enter your family password first then it will appear
Two hours? Seriously?
First video ever where i was amazed how percise the info was. Thank you.
i don't have the option to move my games over to a different drive
You have the drive plugged in?
Did yu made the other folder first, where you want to move the game to?
Thank you . This video help me do exactly what i wanted to do for months. now i got tons of free space for games on my D drive that i can use. you made a new subscriber here.
Straight to the point and very informative I love how you didn't cram this video with nonsense and you answered my question perfectly if only i could get straight forward answers like this every time I type a question into RUclips thank you very much
I love these types of tutorial, straight to the point, just great, keep up the good work! :D
Thank you for suck a simple video. I just spent way too long trying to get my new internal drive to work and i really apperciate something easy after so much heartache.
This is the best video ever on how to perform a function I have been searching for. Thank you very much.
You absolute legend! I have been banging my head against the wall trying to figure out how to do this
Yo thank you my man! Every other video waffled on for 10 minutes. Earned yourself a sub.
Have found 15 minute, long winded videos on this and overly wordy articles or forum posts involving third party downloads etc. 2 mins into your 3 minute vid and I've got my library on their way to my new NVME M.2 drive. Cheers mate
This was helpful! I suggest you make an updated video on this as Steam has new UI that simplifies it!
Thank you so much i spent a couple of hours trying to find a video that was this clear and to the point. just got a 4TB HDD and could not figure out how to do this.
Brother! This is what we call a perfect tutorial. Thank you so much ❤️
You are the man! Thx a lot buddy, saved me allot of time and reduced the panic when i saw only 1 folder option to move my games at after I added my new HDD.
OMG thank you so much this has worked if only everyone who made videos like this were you.
Literally fixed this in a matter of seconds. Thanks man!!!!
I appreciate the quick info mate, I was able to follow along very easily :)
Man you helped me and save me time re downloading all games :)) Thank you a lot .
This video was such a huge help otherwise I wouldn't be able to figure this out, thanks so much!
I have no questions. This is a rare occurrence. Well done
i have been looking all day to do this thank you so much for this clear video
Thank you so much. I never expected this feature existed. I used to use backup and restore feature and that sure used to take one hell of a time. Thanks very much.
thank u sir, for making it clear,simple, and short. deserve the likes.
thanks man, really helped me out. I was running out of space to do my videos so thanks for making it so easy to understand, I would have been screwed without ya!
best how to video i've seen. Props to you mate
Thanks for the video my good man. And thank you for getting to the ponit and telling us what to do right off the bat. Good man!
Thanks bud, loud and clear.
Thanks so much! I was going to just try manually moving. I found a post on steam that basically said you had to uninstall everything. This was so much easier. Saved me 75 gigs on my 250 gig main drive
46 seconds and you helped me! Forgot about the add steam files.
Really great video, thank you! Quick, simple and easy. Didn't get bored :)
I tried so many videos but none if them were working turns out you have to go into steam to do it. Thanks bro appreciate it
Short and sweet and right to the point. Thank you for sharing this.
ah man great video, i kept messing up with the folders and having to redownload games, never noticed this option, million thanks man
Short, precise, clear, perfect. Thanks!
Thanks so much man. I accidentally put all of my games on my ssd instead of my harddrive you've been a big help
this saved me time, its alot easier to move games on steam now, glad i found this updated process!
Thank you Fraser for this tutorial I really appreciate it.
subbed. nice to see easy tutorials like these
thx bro
THANKS SO SO MUCH. my family were thinking of getting a whole new laptop cause they was too much space on the one risk. Once I moved my steam games to the other risk so much space was saved. Thanks so much
Hi I have been having problems with my disk storage and this sorted all my problems just wanted to say thanks for the help and point out that your video was very easy to follow and helped a lot. Great work thanks
Simple and easy to follow. Great video!
Realy thank you, i always had problems with downloading games no my other drive, but now all my problems are solved. Again thank you
Thanks a lot! Now my laptop is running smoother!
Very helpful video thank you. You explained how to this very simply and it was easy to keep up with what you’re supposed to do.
Very simple and to the point. Good Video and helpful. Thank you
Works great, i appreciate the clarity
Thank you,this tutorial was straigth forward and easy to follow.
An actual video that dosent make me have to touch my WinRAR file, Cheers lad.
bro, thank you, youre literally the best. you were clear and right to the point.
Bruh thank you 🙏 you tubers take TOO long to get to the point. But you, you only took a min to show me and I’m grateful thank you and did I mention THANK YOU
bruh how, steam updated, the "Move Files" isnt there anymore
@@CobraHD123 Weird, since it's still there in mine.
@@animeoniichan117 yea, the game i was trying it on just didnt have it
SUPER HELPFUL! Thank you very much! got a new M.2 drive and I am very excited to use this information! thanks again!
Dude this was very helpful you know what your doing thats for sure bud
Awesome video bro helped alot! Its so easy I thought it was harder then it seamed. Cheers
Thank you! This Wrorked and it saved me so much space on my hard drive!
quick and to the point. great vid 10/10
I know im late but this was super helpful! I appreciate this a bunch. Keep doing what your doing.
What a great video! You have helped me so much! Well explained and detailed tutorial, thanks again!
Your video guide is the best one simple, no need to download anything to help move you can do it just as it is
I never knew this existed till now thank you for this
Nice job and TYVM bro . You made it super easy to follow
Bro ur a god for being so straight forward. THANK YOU 🙏🏽
you are a god. I was hoping to find something this easy otherwise i was going to sit here for 10 hours uninstalling all my games and reinstalling them on my D drive xd
Even though Steam updated how it's settings look, this was still very helpful and straight forward. Thanks!