How to copy WhatsApp data from a computer?

How to copy WhatsApp data from a computer - briefly?

To copy WhatsApp data from your computer, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp on your desktop and click on the three dots in the top right corner to access the menu.
2. Select "More tools" > "Export chats", choose the chats you want to export, and select the format (PDF or text file) for saving them to your computer.

How to copy WhatsApp data from a computer - in detail?

To copy WhatsApp data from a computer, follow these detailed steps:

1. Backup Your Data:

   Begin by backing up your WhatsApp data on your phone. Open WhatsApp, go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. This process will save all your conversations, media, and other data to Google Drive or iCloud.

2. Connect Your Phone to the Computer:

   Use a USB cable to connect your phone to your computer. Ensure that your phone is set up for file transfer mode if prompted.

3. Access WhatsApp Backup Folder:

   On your computer, navigate to the location where WhatsApp backups are stored. For Android users, this folder is typically found in:

   Computer > Phone Storage (or SD card) > WhatsApp > Databases

   For iPhone users, you might need to use a third-party application like iMazing or dr.fone to access the backup files stored on your computer.

4. Locate the Backup Files:

   In the Databases folder, you will see several files named msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.1.db.crypt12. The most recent backup file will have the latest date.

5. Copy the Backup File:

   Select the backup file you want to copy and press Ctrl + C to copy it. Alternatively, right-click on the file and choose "Copy."

6. Paste the Backup File to Desired Location:

   Navigate to the location where you want to save the copied WhatsApp backup file. Right-click and select "Paste" or use Ctrl + V to paste the file into the desired folder.

7. Restore Data on Another Device (Optional):

   If you wish to restore this data on another device, you will need to follow these additional steps:

   • Install WhatsApp on the new device and open it.
   • Follow the prompts to set up your account.
   • When prompted, tap "Restore" when you see the option to restore from a backup.
   • Wait for the process to complete, and then proceed with setting up your profile picture and other settings.

By following these steps, you can successfully copy WhatsApp data from a computer. Ensure that your phone is properly backed up before starting this process to avoid any loss of important data.