How to change backup settings in WhatsApp?

How to change backup settings in WhatsApp - briefly?

To change the backup settings in WhatsApp, open the app and go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Here you can adjust the frequency and content of your backups.

How to change backup settings in WhatsApp - in detail?

Changing the backup settings in WhatsApp is a crucial step to ensure that your conversations and media are safely stored and can be easily restored if needed. Here’s a detailed guide on how to adjust these settings:

Backup Frequency

WhatsApp offers automatic backups which you can customize according to your needs. To change the backup frequency, follow these steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
  2. Access Settings: Tap on the three dots in the upper right corner (for Android) or go to "Settings" in the bottom menu (for iPhone).
  3. Navigate to Chats: Select "Chats" from the list of options.
  4. Backup Options: For Android, tap on "Chat Backup". For iPhone, select "Backup".
  5. Adjust Frequency: You can choose from different frequency options like daily, weekly, monthly, or only when you manually back up. Select your preferred option.
  6. Save Changes: Tap on the checkmark or "OK" to save your new settings.

Backup Storage Location

You have the flexibility to decide where your WhatsApp backups are stored:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
  2. Access Settings: Tap on the three dots in the upper right corner (for Android) or go to "Settings" in the bottom menu (for iPhone).
  3. Navigate to Chats: Select "Chats" from the list of options.
  4. Backup Options: For Android, tap on "Chat Backup". For iPhone, select "Backup".
  5. Change Storage Location: Look for an option that says "Back up to Google Drive" (Android) or "Back Up to iCloud" (iPhone). Tap on it.
  6. Select Account: Choose the account where you want your backups to be stored. For Android, this is usually linked with your Google account; for iPhone, it’s your iCloud account.
  7. Save Changes: Confirm your selection by tapping on "OK" or the checkmark.

Include/Exclude Videos

WhatsApp allows you to decide whether videos should be included in your backups:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
  2. Access Settings: Tap on the three dots in the upper right corner (for Android) or go to "Settings" in the bottom menu (for iPhone).
  3. Navigate to Chats: Select "Chats" from the list of options.
  4. Backup Options: For Android, tap on "Chat Backup". For iPhone, select "Backup".
  5. Include Videos: Toggle the option for including videos in your backup. If you uncheck this, videos will not be backed up to save space.
  6. Save Changes: Confirm by tapping on the checkmark or "OK".

Manual Backup

If you prefer to back up your data manually, you can do so with just a few steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
  2. Access Settings: Tap on the three dots in the upper right corner (for Android) or go to "Settings" in the bottom menu (for iPhone).
  3. Navigate to Chats: Select "Chats" from the list of options.
  4. Backup Options: For Android, tap on "Chat Backup". For iPhone, select "Backup".
  5. Manual Backup: Tap on "Back Up Now" (for Android) or "Back Up" (for iPhone). This will create a manual backup immediately.
  6. Save Changes: Confirm by tapping on the checkmark or "OK".

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your WhatsApp backup settings to ensure that your data is securely stored and meets your specific needs.