How to back up your messages and media from WhatsApp on iPhoneTo prevent losing all your WhatsApp data, you gotta back dat app up.
WhatsApp uses iCloud to backup your chats to the cloud. Your chat logs and account data are secure in case you ever ever lose your phone and need to pick back up where you left off.
How to turn on iCloud Drive for WhatsApp backups on iPhone
First off, you'll want to confirm that you've got iCloud turned on and set up to back up WhatsApp data.
Launch Settings from your Home screen.
Swipe up to scroll down the menu until you see iCloud.
Tap on the iCloud button.
Tap on iCloud Drive button.
Tap the turn iCloud drive on if it is off.
Ensure that iCloud access for WhatsApp is turned on. Apps are list in alphabetical order, so WhatsApp should be near the end.
How to back up your data to iCloud
Launch WhatsApp from your Home screen.
Tap on Settings. It's the gear icon in the bottom right corner.
Tap the Chats button.
Tap on Chat backup.
Tap Back Up Now to upload your chat data to your iCloud storage. If you...
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How to back up your messages and media from WhatsApp on iPhone
