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Name: WD - My Passport 1TB External USB Type-C Portable SSD - Space Gray
Brand: WD
SKU: 10116516
Price: 293.26 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (694 reviews)

WD - My Passport 1TB External USB Type-C Portable SSD - Space Gray

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QuestionWill the WD my passport SSD work for the ps5. I just bought one and told it would. I just had my doubts and would like a second opinion.
Asked 4 years ago by Ed2021.
- Answer Hi, Sony added support for external USB hard drives on the PS5 with their April 2021 update. However, due to PS5 restrictions, games can only be played off the console’s internal SSD. As such, external USB storage hard drives only function as a faster way to hot-swap games and data on or off the PS5’s internal storage. -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information
  Answered 4 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionSSD or HDD
Asked 5 years ago by Zach.
- Answer SSD like it says.
  Answered 5 years ago by MrLowNotes
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QuestionDoes this WD My passport 1 TB External USB Type C portable SSD- Blue come with back up software that works with Windows 10? If not, what 1 TB external USB drive will have back up software? That is my main purpose for getting this, to back up my desktop
Asked 2 years ago by akseattle.
- Answer WD offers backup software for their drives for free with the purchase of the drive. There are also free options. I do not recommend using an SSD drive for backup of important files and would rather use a HDD. SSDs have a shorter lifespan than actual hard disk drives. Unless you need the transfer speed that a solid state drive offers.
  Answered 2 years ago by Goor00inTX
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QuestionDoes this work with MacBook pro 2015?
Asked 5 years ago by mys.
- Answer Hi mys, Please be informed that the WD My Passport drive is a plug and play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers for seamless operation. You can reformat the drive with Mac OS supported HFS+J file system by using this link: "Reformatting Required for Mac OS Compatibility" https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3879 - Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 5 years ago by Western Digital Team
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Questionwhat cables does it come with
Asked 2 years ago by WDMP.
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- Answer Hello WDMP, Please be informed that the WD My Passport drive is a plug and play device tested and designed only for Windows and Mac computers. Equipped with USB 3.2 Gen-2 technology, the My Passport SSD comes with a USB Type-C to Type-C cable and USB Type-C to Type-A adaptor. To know more about the drive refer to the link: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/data-sheet-my-passport-ssd.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 2 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionCan I use this to CLONE my internal SSD drive for a backup?
Asked 2 years ago by Marsha19.
- Answer According to the Geek Squad where I purchased it, yes
  Answered 2 years ago by JymD
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QuestionDoes this work with Windows 11
Asked 3 years ago by Bill.
- Answer Hello, Please be informed that the WD My Passport Portable solid state drive is tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers for seamless operation. It will work on windows 11. To know more about the drive compatibility refer to the link: https://support-en.wd.com/app/products/product-detail/p/2233 -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 3 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionWhat is the L x W x H of the drive? (I think the length is missing from the specs)
Asked 4 years ago by Petradakia.
This question was asked about the related product: WD - My Passport 1TB External USB Type-C Portable SSD - Space Gray
- Answer It’s actually quite tiny: 3 7/8 Inches Long 2 3/8 inches wide 5/8 inches high Hope that helps.
  Answered 4 years ago by Britt
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Questiondoes it automatically back up on a schedule or is it manual back up only
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi, As of February 2025, Western Digital has separated into two independent companies and the support process for your Western Digital and Sandisk branded products may have changed. All Hard Drive products remain with Western Digital, and all SSD and Flash products are now supported by Sandisk. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience. For support of your SSD or Flash product, please contact the SanDisk support team on Social Media handle @sandisk
  Answered 7 months ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionMy laptop has a USB-A 3.1 port. Does it come with the correct adapter, or should I purchase one separately? If I need to buy one, what should I get?
Asked 1 year ago by Margo.
- Answer Hi Margo, As of February 2025, Western Digital has separated into two independent companies and the support process for your Western Digital and Sandisk branded products may have changed. All Hard Drive products remain with Western Digital, and all SSD and Flash products are now supported by Sandisk. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience. For support of your SSD or Flash product, please contact the SanDisk support team on Social Media handle @sandisk
  Answered 7 months ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionIs this device compatible with a 2024 MacBook Air 8 GB 256 SSD?
Asked 1 year ago by Alesha.
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- Answer I'm pretty sure it is. I have a 2023 MacBook Air 8 GB 256 and the SSD HD works perfectly with it.
  Answered 1 year ago by MalkahG
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QuestionWork with latest iMac 24 inch w m4 chip?
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
This question was asked about the related product: WD - My Passport 1TB External USB Type-C Portable SSD - Space Gray
- Answer Hi, please note that the WD My Passport External USB Type-C Portable SSD is a plug-n-play drive and is compatible with USB Type-C devices (phones, laptops, and tablets), iOS 13+, Android 11+, macOS v.11+, Windows 10+. Hence, it should be compatible with the mentioned host devices as well. But, we always recommend contacting the host device manufacturer support for more compatibility information.
  Answered 1 year ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionI understand the My Passport drive is compatible with PC and Mac. However, can the same My Passport unit be used interchangeably between a PC and a Mac? e.g., Can I copy files from my PC to My Passport and then read & write them to my Mac? & vice-versa?
Asked 1 year ago by WinMac.
- Answer Yes, you can use the same WD My Passport drive interchangeably between a PC and a Mac. However, to ensure compatibility, you'll need to format the drive in a file system that both operating systems can read and write to. One common choice is the exFAT format, which is supported by both Windows and macOS. Here's a quick guide: Backup Your Data: Before formatting, make sure to back up any important data on the drive. Format the Drive to exFAT: On Windows: Right-click the drive in File Explorer, select "Format," choose "exFAT" under File System, and click "Start." On Mac: Open Disk Utility, select the drive, click "Erase," choose "exFAT" under Format, and click "Erase." Transfer Files: Once formatted to exFAT, you can copy files from your PC to the drive and then read and write them on your Mac, and vice versa. With exFAT, you can easily share and transfer files between your PC and Mac without any issues.
  Answered 1 year ago by PowersBlendDuo
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Questionis this compatable with a chromebook
Asked 2 years ago by max.
- Answer Hello Max, Please be informed that the WD My Passport Portable SSD drive is a plug and play device tested and designed only for Windows and Mac computers. Equipped with USB 3.2 Gen-2 technology, the My Passport SSD comes with a USB-C cable and USB-A adaptor to work with legacy systems. To know more about the drive refer to the link: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/data-sheet-my-passport-ssd.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 2 years ago by Western Digital Team
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Questionre: Western Digital SSD Does this require intermittent charging? How long will data remain within the drive?
Asked 2 years ago by RDB.
- Answer I don't know how long the data lasts, but it does not require external power. It receives it through the data cord.
  Answered 2 years ago by JymD
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Question1. Does it works on Windows 7 and Windows 8? 2. Does it have password protection?
Asked 2 years ago by MasJC.
- Answer It says windows 10 and up and it is password protected. That’s what is on the box
  Answered 2 years ago by Dawn
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QuestionHello, I’d like to find out if this sad hard drive is compatible and will work with both my iPad & iPad mini?
Asked 2 years ago by Prairie.
- Answer I’ve been using it to back-up my MacBook Pro, so I would assume that it would work with iPad as well. It is quite compatible withApple Mac!
  Answered 2 years ago by Great
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QuestionDoes it come with the usb-c fire cable?
Asked 3 years ago by Bizzie.
- Answer YES, OF COURSE!!
  Answered 2 years ago by Great
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QuestionIs this unit compatible with chromebooks?
Asked 3 years ago by Hans.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 1 year ago by WilliamD
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QuestionI know I can't use this as an external game drive for PS5 to play games off of, but can I use it to store PS4 games and other games I've installed?
Asked 4 years ago by RRvr.
- Answer Yes it works. You can leave Plugged in to Either. You can save games on it if you have run out of space. I use the wd black box on ps5 and works perfect. It’s external hard drive I believe though. Either way. This one works too
  Answered 4 years ago by Sarah
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WD - My Passport 1TB External USB Type-C Portable SSD - Space Gray

Q: QuestionWill the WD my passport SSD work for the ps5. I just bought one and told it would. I just had my doubts and would like a second opinion.

Q: QuestionSSD or HDD

Q: QuestionDoes this WD My passport 1 TB External USB Type C portable SSD- Blue come with back up software that works with Windows 10? If not, what 1 TB external USB drive will have back up software? That is my main purpose for getting this, to back up my desktop

Q: QuestionDoes this work with MacBook pro 2015?

Q: Questionwhat cables does it come with

Q: QuestionCan I use this to CLONE my internal SSD drive for a backup?

Q: QuestionDoes this work with Windows 11

Q: QuestionWhat is the L x W x H of the drive? (I think the length is missing from the specs)

Q: Questiondoes it automatically back up on a schedule or is it manual back up only

Q: QuestionMy laptop has a USB-A 3.1 port. Does it come with the correct adapter, or should I purchase one separately? If I need to buy one, what should I get?

Q: QuestionIs this device compatible with a 2024 MacBook Air 8 GB 256 SSD?

Q: QuestionWork with latest iMac 24 inch w m4 chip?

Q: QuestionI understand the My Passport drive is compatible with PC and Mac. However, can the same My Passport unit be used interchangeably between a PC and a Mac? e.g., Can I copy files from my PC to My Passport and then read & write them to my Mac? & vice-versa?

Q: Questionis this compatable with a chromebook

Q: Questionre: Western Digital SSD Does this require intermittent charging? How long will data remain within the drive?

Q: Question1. Does it works on Windows 7 and Windows 8? 2. Does it have password protection?

Q: QuestionHello, I’d like to find out if this sad hard drive is compatible and will work with both my iPad & iPad mini?

Q: QuestionDoes it come with the usb-c fire cable?

Q: QuestionIs this unit compatible with chromebooks?

Q: QuestionI know I can't use this as an external game drive for PS5 to play games off of, but can I use it to store PS4 games and other games I've installed?

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QuestionWill the WD my passport SSD work for the ps5. I just bought one and told it would. I just had my doubts and would like a second opinion.

QuestionSSD or HDD

QuestionDoes this WD My passport 1 TB External USB Type C portable SSD- Blue come with back up software that works with Windows 10? If not, what 1 TB external USB drive will have back up software? That is my main purpose for getting this, to back up my desktop

QuestionDoes this work with MacBook pro 2015?

Questionwhat cables does it come with

QuestionCan I use this to CLONE my internal SSD drive for a backup?

QuestionDoes this work with Windows 11

QuestionWhat is the L x W x H of the drive? (I think the length is missing from the specs)

Questiondoes it automatically back up on a schedule or is it manual back up only

QuestionMy laptop has a USB-A 3.1 port. Does it come with the correct adapter, or should I purchase one separately? If I need to buy one, what should I get?

QuestionIs this device compatible with a 2024 MacBook Air 8 GB 256 SSD?

QuestionWork with latest iMac 24 inch w m4 chip?

QuestionI understand the My Passport drive is compatible with PC and Mac. However, can the same My Passport unit be used interchangeably between a PC and a Mac? e.g., Can I copy files from my PC to My Passport and then read & write them to my Mac? & vice-versa?

Questionis this compatable with a chromebook

Questionre: Western Digital SSD Does this require intermittent charging? How long will data remain within the drive?

Question1. Does it works on Windows 7 and Windows 8? 2. Does it have password protection?

QuestionHello, I’d like to find out if this sad hard drive is compatible and will work with both my iPad & iPad mini?

QuestionDoes it come with the usb-c fire cable?

QuestionIs this unit compatible with chromebooks?

QuestionI know I can't use this as an external game drive for PS5 to play games off of, but can I use it to store PS4 games and other games I've installed?