{"id":171267,"date":"2021-02-04T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-encrypt-local-backups-of-an-iphone-or-ipad-on-windows\/"},"modified":"2021-02-04T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T08:00:00","slug":"how-to-encrypt-local-backups-of-an-iphone-or-ipad-on-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-encrypt-local-backups-of-an-iphone-or-ipad-on-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Encrypt Local Backups of an iPhone or iPad on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3493ec88c72\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3493ec88c72\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-encrypt-local-backups-of-an-iphone-or-ipad-on-windows\/#How_to_Make_Encrypted_Local_Backups_in_iTunes\" >How to Make Encrypted Local Backups in iTunes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-encrypt-local-backups-of-an-iphone-or-ipad-on-windows\/#How_to_Restore_an_Encrypted_iPhone_or_iPad_Backup\" >How to Restore an Encrypted iPhone or iPad Backup<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Encrypt Local Backups of an iPhone or iPad on Windows&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-703009\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Copy-of-apple_logo_hero_nov_2020.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Logo on Blue background\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Most people back up their iPhones or iPads to iCloud, but it\u2019s not completely private: <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le always holds the key so it can help if you forget your password. If you want a truly secure device backup and you have a Windows machine, you\u2019ll need\u00a0iTunes. (Mac users can back up from Finder.) Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_Encrypted_Local_Backups_in_iTunes\"><\/span>How to Make Encrypted Local Backups in iTunes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, install iTunes for Windows if you don\u2019t have it already. You can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/itunes\/9pb2mz1zmb1s?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\">download it for free<\/a> through the Microsoft Store for Windows 10. When it\u2019s installed, launch iTunes.<\/p>\n<p>Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Windows 10 PC using the appropriate USB-to-Lightning cable. When you\u2019re asked whether you want to allow the computer to access your device, click \u201cContinue.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/itunes_click_continue.jpg\" alt=\"In iTunes, click &quot;Continue&quot; to allow access to your device.\" width=\"650\" height=\"223\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When your device asks for it, enter your passcode on your iPhone or iPad screen to trust the computer. After your PC recognizes your device, you\u2019ll see a small device icon (that looks like an iPhone or iPad) up in the toolbar. Click it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/win10_itunes_click_device_icon.jpg\" alt=\"In iTunes, click the iPhone or iPad device icon in the toolbar.\" width=\"650\" height=\"354\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see an iTunes screen with <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> details about your device (If you don\u2019t see it, click \u201cSummary\u201d in the sidebar.) In the Backups section, locate the \u201cAutomatically Back Up\u201d header and place a checkmark beside \u201cEncrypt local backup.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/itunes_check_encrypt_local_backup.jpg\" alt=\"In iTunes, check &quot;Encrypt Local Backup.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"338\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After you check the box, iTunes will ask you for a password. This password will unlock the encrypted backup in the future, so enter a strong one and make sure you won\u2019t forget it (or put it in a password manager).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> If you forget this password, you won\u2019t be able to restore your backup or otherwise access its contents.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Why You Should Use a Password Manager, and How to Get Started<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/itunes_enter_password.jpg\" alt=\"In iTunes, enter a password and click &quot;Set Password.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"248\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, locate the \u201cManually Back Up and Restore\u201d section and click the \u201cBack Up Now\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/itunes_click_back_up_now.jpg\" alt=\"In iTunes, click &quot;Back Up Now&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"262\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Assuming you have enough free space on your Windows PC, the backup will begin. If you have a lot of data on your iPhone or iPad, the backup might take a while, so be patient. When the process is complete, you can safely disconnect your iPhone or iPad from your PC.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Restore_an_Encrypted_iPhone_or_iPad_Backup\"><\/span>How to Restore an Encrypted iPhone or iPad Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To restore an encrypted iPhone or iPad backup on your Windows 10 PC, launch iTunes and plug in your device. Click the device icon in the iTunes toolbar that looks like an iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/win10_itunes_click_device_icon.jpg\" alt=\"In iTunes, click the iPhone or iPad device icon in the toolbar.\" width=\"650\" height=\"354\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On your device summary page, locate the \u201cManually Back Up and Restore\u201d section. Click the \u201cRestore Backup\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/itunes_click_restore_backup.jpg\" alt=\"In iTunes, click &quot;Restore Backup.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"258\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In a pop-up window, iTunes will ask you to select which backup you\u2019d like to restore. Choose the one you want to restore from the drop-down menu, then click \u201cRestore.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/itunes_select_backup_click_restore.jpg\" alt=\"In iTunes, select a backup from the menu, then click &quot;Restore.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"235\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Since your backup is encrypted, iTunes will next ask you to enter your backup password. This is the password you set earlier (see the section above) when you first made the encrypted backup. Type the password, then click \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/itunes_restore_enter_password_click_ok.jpg\" alt=\"In iTunes, enter a password and click &quot;OK.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"216\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, iTunes will restore the backup to your device. It may take a while, so be patient. When it\u2019s done, you can safely unplug your iPhone or iPad from your PC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Back Up Your iPhone With iTunes (and When You Should)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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