How to save a group chat in WhatsApp - briefly?
To save a group chat in WhatsApp, open the chat you want to save and tap on the three dots at the top right corner of your screen. Select "More" and then choose "Export Chat." You can now select whether to include media or not before proceeding with the export.
How to save a group chat in WhatsApp - in detail?
Saving a group chat in WhatsApp can be essential for preserving important conversations, media files, or contacts. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do it:
Backup to Google Drive:
- Open WhatsApp: Ensure your app is updated to the latest version.
- Navigate to Settings: Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner and select 'Settings'.
- Find Chats Backup Option: Go to 'Chats' > 'Chat Backup'.
- Connect to Google Drive: If not already connected, tap 'BACK UP TO GOOGLE DRIVE' and follow the prompts to sign in to your Google account.
- Backup Frequency: Choose how frequently you want WhatsApp to back up your chats (daily, weekly, monthly).
- Start Backup: Tap 'BACK UP' to begin the backup process. Ensure you are connected to Wi-Fi to avoid data charges.
Export Chat:
- Open the Group Chat: Go to the group chat you want to save.
- More Options: Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select 'More': This will open a menu with various options.
- Export Chat: Choose 'Export chat'. You can decide whether to include media or not.
- Share or Save: After exporting, you can share the chat via email, other messaging apps, or save it directly to your device.
Email Conversation:
- Open the Group Chat: Navigate to the group chat you want to save.
- More Options: Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.
- Select 'More': This will open a menu with various options.
- Email Conversation: Choose 'Email conversation'. You can then select which email app to use and send the chat history to yourself or others.
Save Media Files Manually:
- Open the Group Chat: Navigate to the group chat.
- View Media: Tap on the 'Camera' icon at the bottom of the screen to view all media shared in the chat (photos, videos, documents).
- Select and Download: Long-press on individual files or select multiple files by tapping on them. Then tap 'Download' to save them to your device’s gallery.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your important WhatsApp group chats are saved securely, whether through regular backups to Google Drive, exporting chat history, emailing conversations, or manually saving media files.