The console will automatically check the ssd.
Adding hard drive to xbox 1.
By using the external hard drive on.
Enter the name you want for your drive.
How to upgrade your xbox one storage.
Use the cable attached with the disk enclosure to plug in the xbox one console.
Connect the drive to a vacant usb port on your xbox one.
Xbox one hdd upgrade.
Step 2 plug it into your xbox one.
Add external drive to xbox one for more storage first fire up your xbox one and plug in the drive you want to use into an available usb port on the console.
Step 1 choose your external hard drive.
Format ssd on xbox one the next step is to connect this disk enclosure to xbox one.
Select yes when asked how to configure the drive.
Once automatically detected follow the on screen prompts permitting the drive to be formatted.
Adding your hard drive to xbox one for more storage connect your hard drive to your xbox one console by plugging it into a usb 3 0 port.
After that you ll be prompted to.
It doesn t matter which port you use but it will be easier.
If you want to install games on it by default.