Fix ‘Account Not Eligible for Migration’ Error in GTA 5 Enhanced Edition

Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) continues to delight players today, even with its Enhanced Edition adding more graphical fidelity, an upgrade in performance, and extra gameplay content.

Many players have met the very annoying ‘Account Not Eligible for Migration’ error while trying to move on their progress from the Legacy GTA V to the brand new Enhanced Edition on PC.

Don’t panic if you have experienced this problem! This article explains why this happens and how to troubleshoot it.

What Causes the ‘Account Not Eligible for Migration’ Error?

The error may be due to several reasons, some of which are:

1. Inactive or Banned Rockstar Account: Migration will not be permitted if your Rockstar Games account has been dormant for an extended period or banned.
2. Previous Migration Attempt: GTA Online accounts can only be migrated one time by Rockstar. If you are one of the people who has already moved your data, you cannot do it a second time.
3. Account Linked to a Different Console: The transfer may fail if you are connecting your Rockstar account to a different console than the one that you are attempting to migrate from.
4. Data Loss or Corrupt Save Files: If your GTA Online progress hasn’t been saved correctly or has been corrupted, the system might not list your account as eligible.
5. Rockstar Server Issues: In some cases, migration fails due to server overload or technical issues on Rockstar’s side.
6. Using a Modded or Hacked Account: Any modifications, cheats, or hacks on your account that Rockstar detects will restrict migration.
7. Regional Restrictions: Regional restrictions due to licensing agreements may prevent account migrations.

Step-by-Step Solutions to Fix the Migration Error

Here are some fixes that you can try to resolve the Account Not Eligible for Migration Error in GTA 5 Enhanced Edition:

Fix 1: Check The Progress

Anyone who has only dipped into GTA Online will most likely have to be further into the game before being able to download the enhanced version.

Rockstar’s official troubleshooting page warns that “insufficient progress” on account migration might bar you from being able to transfer your account; we don’t know exactly how much progress that means, but you definitely need to have hit a certain milestone in your game.

Try logging in to your account there, playing for a little, signing off, and then try migration again.

Fix 2: Wait it out

If you’re facing this error due to too much traffic on the server, then the best way to resolve it is to wait a few minutes, hours, or even a few days.

Eventually, enough people will have successfully migrated their profiles so that they have given up on retrying their migration that you can migrate your profile without it failing with an error.

Fix 3: Check You Own the Enhanced Version

If you had the Legacy Version, you should have gotten GTA V Enhanced added to your account automatically, but depending on your exact purchase point, this may not have been triggered. Migration will only be possible if you have both versions.

Fix 4: Make Sure You’ve Claimed The Version

You should automatically have the enhanced edition sitting in your account, but if you’re struggling to migrate it, it may be simply because you have never gone through the claim or download process.

If you do, take a look at the store page for the client you leaned toward playing the game in to see if the enhanced edition is present in your library yet, and make sure it’s fully installed on your PC before giving it another go.

You can also try verifying the game’s files by right-clicking on them in your Steam library, then selecting Properties, Installed files, and Verify.

Fix 5: Wait it out

In the case that you are facing this error because of high server traffic, the optimal solution from your end to resolve it would simply be to wait — a few minutes, a few hours, few days.

Eventually, enough players will have successfully migrated their profiles or have given up on migrating that you will then be able to migrate your profile without receiving the error.

Fix 6: Ensure Your Rockstar Account is Active

1. Sign in to your Rockstar Games account from Rockstar Social Club.
2. Ruling out if your account has been banned or not.
3. If your account is suspended, you will need to reach out to Rockstar Support.

Fix 7: Verify the Correct Console Linkage

1. Make sure your Rockstar Games account is connected to the right PlayStation Network (PSN) or Xbox Live account.
2. Check your console link via Rockstar Social Club > Settings > Linked Accounts.
3. If it is linked to an incorrect account, unlink it and link the account correctly.

Fix 8: Manually Upload and Retrieve Save Data

• On your PC:
  • Go to GTA V Legacy > Pause Menu > Game > Upload Save Game to Rockstar Cloud.
• Ensure you have a stable internet connection while performing this process.

Fix 9: Try a Different Internet Connection

Your ISP or network settings could be preventing the migration process from completing too. To eliminate that as the cause, do this:

• Use a Wired Connection: Ethernet connection is more stable compared to Wi-Fi.
• Restart Your Router and Modem: Shut them, wait for five minutes, and then turn them on.
• Switch to a Different Network: Try a mobile hotspot or another Wi-Fi.
• Disable VPNs or Proxies: If you are using any VPN/Proxy, then disable it temporarily and check again.
• Check for ISP Restrictions: Make sure that your Internet Service Provider is not blocking Rockstar’s Servers.

Fix 10: Contact Rockstar Support

If all won’t work, your best option is to contact Rockstar Support directly:

1. Visit Rockstar Support.
2. Use your account details and frequency of error to file a ticket.
3. Don’t forget to send them screenshots or videos so they can have a better understanding of what the problem is.

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Conclusion

The ‘Account Not Eligible for Migration’ error in GTA V Enhanced Edition is frustrating, but following these steps will get you through the problem.

Make sure your Rockstar account is active and linked properly and that it hasn’t been transferred already. If the problem continues, then your next bet will be contacting Rockstar Support.

If you’ve tried all these troubleshooting steps and are still having trouble transferring your GTA Online progress, these can help you as you battle your way to the cleaned-up version of the GTA Online experience.