By default, WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted, but the backups arent encrypted for iPhone users. To be on the safe side, you can enable end-to-end encryption for those WhatsApp backups. Heres how.<\/p>\n
Start by opening WhatsApp on your iPhone. Next, tap the Settings (gear-shaped) icon in the bottom-right corner.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
In WhatsApp Settings, select Chats.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
In Chats, tap Chat Backup.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Under Chat Backup options, tap End-to-End Encrypted Backup.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The next screen will show that the Encrypted backup is off. Select Turn On.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
On the next screen, tap Create Password.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Type a new password with at least 6 characters and one letter. Then, tap Next in the top-right corner. Retype the same password on the following screen, and tap Next in the top-right corner again.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Tap the Create 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>\n
Thats it! When you want to restore your WhatsApp messages backup, youll have to enter the same password that youve set for your encrypted backups. Good luck!<\/p>\n
RELATED: How To Back Up and Restore Your WhatsApp Messages with Google Drive<\/p>\n
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