How to save a copy of WhatsApp?

How to save a copy of WhatsApp - briefly?

To save a copy of your WhatsApp data, you can use the built-in backup feature within the app. This process is straightforward and can be done via Google Drive or iCloud, depending on your operating system.

How to save a copy of WhatsApp - in detail?

To ensure the safekeeping and preservation of your WhatsApp data, you can follow these detailed steps:

Backup via Google Drive (for Android users)

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your Android device.
2. Navigate to Settings: Access the settings menu by tapping on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Select Chats: From the dropdown menu, choose "Chats".
4. Backup Options: Tap on "Chat Backup" to view your backup options.
5. Google Account: Ensure that you are signed into your Google account. If not, sign in and select a Google account to use for backup.
6. Backup Frequency: Choose the frequency of backups (daily, weekly, monthly).
7. Start Backup: Tap on "BACK UP" to begin the process. WhatsApp will automatically save your messages, photos, videos, and other media files.
8. Verify Backup: You can verify the backup by checking the last backup date in the Chat Backup section.

Backup via iCloud (for iPhone users)

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your iOS device.
2. Navigate to Settings: Access the settings menu by tapping on "Settings" at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select Chats: From the settings menu, choose "Chats".
4. Backup Options: Tap on "Chat Backup" to view your backup options.
5. iCloud Account: Ensure that you are signed into your iCloud account. If not, sign in and select an iCloud account to use for backup.
6. Backup Frequency: Choose the frequency of backups (daily, weekly, monthly).
7. Start Backup: Tap on "BACK UP NOW" to begin the process. WhatsApp will automatically save your messages, photos, videos, and other media files.
8. Verify Backup: You can verify the backup by checking the last backup date in the Chat Backup section.

Manual Backup via Email

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
2. Select Chat: Open the chat you wish to save.
3. Chat Settings: Tap on the three vertical dots (for Android) or the contact name (for iPhone) at the top of the screen.
4. Export Chat: Select "More" and then tap on "Export Chat".
5. Include Media: Choose whether to include media in your export.
6. Send Email: Select the email service you wish to use for sending the chat backup.
7. Enter Recipient: Enter your own email address or any other preferred recipient.
8. Confirm Sending: Confirm and send the email with the attached chat backup file.

Backup via Local Storage

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
2. Select Chat: Open the chat you wish to save.
3. Chat Settings: Tap on the three vertical dots (for Android) or the contact name (for iPhone) at the top of the screen.
4. Export Chat: Select "More" and then tap on "Export Chat".
5. Save to Files/Gallery: Choose the option to save the chat to your device's local storage (either in files or gallery).
6. Confirm Saving: Confirm the action, and WhatsApp will save a copy of the chat locally on your device.

By following these detailed steps, you can effectively save a copy of your WhatsApp data, ensuring that your conversations and media are preserved for future reference.