can i change my sims 4 folder from documents to an external hard drive?

@ClandestineSims

Yes you can by moving the Sims 4 folder to the new location then creating a symbolic link back to the default Documents > Electronic Arts location. It's not as easy as drag and drop and involves using the command line both for creating the symlink and reversing it if necessary.

@ClandestineSims

Mac instructions here - https://bluebellflora.com/saving-your-sims-4-folder-to-an-external-drive/ or you can download this app to use directly with Dropbox https://bluebellflora.com/syncing-sims-4-saves-using-the-cloud-and-playing-on-multiple-computers/

PC instructions here - https://crinrict.com/blog/2020/02/moving-windows-documents-folder-to-external-drive-via-symbolic-link.html

You need to be aware that creating symlinks can cause problems if not done properly. Using the command line should always be treated with caution.