When upgrading to a new mobile phone, one of the concerns that gamers have is regarding their game progress. The question that looms large is whether they would have to start all over again or if their progress would be retained safely. The same is the case with the rendition of the classic board game Monopoly.
Monopoly Go is a popular digital adaptation of the game available on mobile phones. When players upgrade or switch devices, a lingering question regarding their progress bothers them.
This is an important concern since no one wishes to start over again, especially when one has made significant progress. It gets harder to begin again in Monopoly Go with many items unlocked.
In this article, we will see if you can transfer Monopoly Go onto a new phone without losing progress and how to do it.
Transferring Monopoly Go Progress From One Device to Another
We will put you out of your misery! Fortunately, you can transfer your progress from one device to another in Monopoly Go.
The process of taking your progress from one device to the other is fairly simple. When you initially download the game, you are required to create a Monopoly Go account connected to either Facebook, Google or Apple. And this is the linking bridge that helps carry your progress from one device to the next.
Linking Monopoly Go with Any Account
Here is how you can link your Monopoly Go game with your Facebook, Google or Apple account:
Launch the game and select the list symbol located in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Tap the Link button found at the bottom of this menu to link the game with Facebook or other social accounts.
Confirm to proceed. If Facebook is installed on your device, it will redirect you there. It will prompt you for a password and authorization.
Follow the necessary steps to establish a connection and migrate progress in Monopoly Go.
For those who don't have Facebook, the alternative is to link their Apple or Google accounts.
To do so, open the same list-symbol menu and choose Settings.
Navigate to 'Connect Account'. Here, you'll find various social accounts. Use them to link Monopoly Go and transfer your progress.
Restoring Monopoly Go Progress on New Device
Follow the given steps to get to the final stage of transferring your progress:
Install Monopoly Go on your new device. Complete the given tutorial.
Go to the Game Menu from the list icon in upper-right corner of the screen.
Navigate to the settings and then to Connect Account.
Now, simply log in with your account that is linked to the game. This will restore your progress.
Even if you are not switching devices, it is still advised to keep your game linked to a social account. This can help you retain your progress in case of any mishaps.