How to make a backup on WhatsApp

Making a backup on WhatsApp is a fundamental step to ensure that your important conversations, photos, and videos are kept safe. This is especially important if you are a user of WhatsApp Plus, a modified version of the original app.

Here we will show you how to protect your data effectively, with detailed and easy-to-follow instructions. Whether you are replacing your mobile device, upgrading your app, or just want to back up your data as a precaution, these tips will ensure the security of your memories and messages.

How to Make a Backup on WhatsApp on Android with Google Drive

Detailed steps (very useful if you're going to use WhatsApp Plus):

1. Open WhatsApp: Start the WhatsApp app on your Android device.
2. Access the Menu: Click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Go to Settings: Choose "Settings" or "Configuration" from the dropdown menu.
4. Select Chats: In the settings menu, select the "Chats" option.
5. Choose Backup: Within Chats, you will find the "Backup" option. Here you can configure the frequency of backups, choosing from the following options:
   • Never
   • Upon pressing "Save"
   • Daily
   • Weekly
   • Monthly
6. Set Up Gmail Account: Select the Gmail account you wish to use to store backups.
7. Connection Preferences: Decide whether the backup will be done using mobile data or only through a Wi-Fi connection.
8. Include Videos: You have the option to include or exclude videos in the backup.

In summary, the process is: Open WhatsApp, go to Menu > Settings > Chats > Backup, and configure the options according to your preferences. With these steps, your conversations, photos, and videos will be safe, and you can easily recover them in case of problems with your device.

Backing up WhatsApp on iOS devices using iCloud

It's very simple, just follow the steps below:

1. Open WhatsApp on iOS: Start the WhatsApp application on your Apple device.
2. Go to Settings: Find the "Settings" button located at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select Chats: In the settings menu, select "Chats" to access backup options.
4. Choose Backup: Here you have the option to perform a backup immediately by selecting "Backup now".
5. Frequency of Backups: Configure how you want backups to be performed automatically. The options include:
   • Daily
   • Weekly
   • Monthly
   • Do not perform automatic backups
6. Decide on Videos: Choose whether to include videos in the backup.

In summary, the process is: Open WhatsApp, go to Settings > Chats > Backup, and configure the copy and frequency options according to your needs.

Benefits of making backups on WhatsApp:

• Data Security: Backups protect against the loss of important information, ensuring that your conversations, photos, and videos are safe.
• Ease of Recovery: In case of changing devices or reinstalling the app, you can easily restore your data from the backup.
• Peace of Mind: Having a backup gives you peace of mind knowing that your conversations and files are safe and accessible at any time.

Creating backups on WhatsApp is an essential practice for preserving your conversations and digital memories. Not only does it provide peace of mind in case of loss or damage to your device, but it also allows you to switch phones or applications without losing anything important. Thus, you can continue to enjoy your chats and special moments anytime, anywhere.