{"id":385563,"date":"2021-12-24T22:00:43","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T19:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-encrypt-whatsapp-chat-backups-on-iphone\/"},"modified":"2021-12-24T22:00:43","modified_gmt":"2021-12-24T19:00:43","slug":"how-to-encrypt-whatsapp-chat-backups-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-encrypt-whatsapp-chat-backups-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Encrypt WhatsApp Chat Backups on iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Encrypt <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a> Chat Backups on iPhone&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-771845\">\n<div class=\"entry-content e-content\">\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-764469\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/whatsapp-hero.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/whatsapp-hero.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/whatsapp-hero.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"WhatsApp logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>By default, WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted, but the backups aren\u2019t encrypted for iPhone users. To be on the safe side, you can enable end-to-end encryption for those WhatsApp backups. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<p>Start by opening WhatsApp on your iPhone. Next, tap the \u201cSettings\u201d (gear-shaped) icon in the bottom-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-771866\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Select-the-Settings-icon-in-WhatsApp-on-iPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the &quot;Settings&quot; in the bottom-right corner of WhatsApp.\" width=\"650\" height=\"238\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In WhatsApp Settings, select \u201cChats.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-771867\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Select-Chats-from-WhatsApp-Settings-on-iphone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Chats.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Chats, tap \u201cChat Backup.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-771864\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Select-Chat-Backup-in-WhatsApp.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Chat Backup.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"411\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Under Chat Backup options, tap \u201cEnd-to-End Encrypted Backup.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-771868\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Select-End-to-End-Encryption-backup-in-WhatsApp-Settings-on-iphone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;End-to-End Encrypted Backup.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"370\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The next screen will show that the Encrypted backup is off. Select \u201cTurn On.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-771869\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Select-Turn-on-for-switching-end-to-end-encryption-backup-in-WhatsApp.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Turn On.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the next screen, tap \u201cCreate Password.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-771865\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Select-Create-Password-for-encrypted-backup.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Create Password&quot; to add it to your end-to-end encrypted WhatsApp backup.\" width=\"650\" height=\"260\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Type a new password with at least 6 characters and one letter. Then, tap \u201cNext\u201d in the top-right corner. Retype the same password on the following screen, and tap \u201cNext\u201d in the top-right corner again.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Make sure you write this password down somewhere safe. If you lose it, you will lose access to your message backups.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-771870\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Enter-Password-and-hit-next.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Type in a password and hit &quot;Next&quot; in the top-right corner of the screen.\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the \u201cCreate\u201d button at the bottom to confirm that you want to create a new End-to-End Encrypted Backup. WhatsApp will prepare your backup with encryption and store it in iCloud.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-771861\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Select-Create-in-WhatsApp.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Create&quot; to initiate an End-to-End Encrypted Backup process in WhatsApp on iPhone.\" width=\"650\" height=\"258\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! When you want to restore your WhatsApp messages backup, you\u2019ll have to enter the same password that you\u2019ve set for your encrypted backups. Good luck!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How To Back Up and Restore Your WhatsApp Messages with Google Drive<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-content --><br \/>\n<!-- .entry-footer -->\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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