Want to keep your chat history when you switch phones?
When you switch to a new phone or need to reinstall the app, a backup lets you restore your chat history, photos, and videos exactly as they were, instead of starting over.
Encrypting your backup adds real peace of mind
Turning on end-to-end encrypted backup means the backup file stored in the cloud is protected by a password too. Just be careful to keep that password somewhere safe -- if it is lost, nobody, including WhatsApp, can recover the backup for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the backed-up chat content encrypted too?
Yes, if you turn on end-to-end encrypted backup, the backup file stored in the cloud is protected by a password, and even WhatsApp itself cannot see the contents.
Do backups take up a lot of storage space?
They can, especially if you have a lot of photos and videos. You can adjust the size by toggling whether "Include videos" (or photos and videos) is included in the backup settings.