How to backup WhatsApp on an iPhone

WhatsApp is part of daily life: Conversations with our family, friends, co-workers, etc. Have you ever had that "fear" of not finding a photo or video on your iPhone and not being able to recover WhatsApp conversations? Let's go! We show you how to back up WhatsApp on your iPhone so that nothing ever disappears again.

Create an iPhone WhatsApp backup

We show you the steps to follow to find out how to back up WhatsApp on iPhone and iCloud.

On your iPhone, go to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup, then select Back Up Now.

How to set up an auto backup on an iPhone?

Set up a schedule for automatic backups. The backup is stored on your iCloud account. Include your conversations and media files, and you can choose to include or exclude videos. When you start the process, the backup might take a little longer, depending on the size of the copy and the quality of your Internet connection.

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Back up WhatsApp on your computer

WhatsApp backup on Windows

On Windows, you will need iTunes. Once installed, connect your iPhone with a cable and make a full iPhone backup.

This backs up everything you have on it, including WhatsApp conversations. When you need to set up your new iPhone, connect it to your PC and choose the backup you've already made to transfer it.

WhatsApp backup on Mac

Below are steps on how to WhatsApp backup on your Mac device:

Step 1 - First connect your iPhone to the Mac with a cable.

Step 2 - Then go to iTunes or Finder. Search for"iTunes" in the apps on your Mac or go straight to Finder. On most Macs you can do this using Finder.

Step 3 - Once you are connected and have the app open, click on iPhone, which you will find in the left-hand column.

Step 4 - Choose the option "Back up to this Mac" and then click "Back up now".

So now you know how to back up WhatsApp on an iPhone. When you want to recover your data, for example, because you've bought a new iPhone, connect it and restore the backup you made earlier.

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How to backup WhatsApp on an iPhone

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