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How to enable end-to-end encrypted backups in WhatsApp
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(Pocket-lint) – WhatsApp has introduced a new security feature for mobile users: end-to-end encrypted backups.
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End-to-end encrypted backups are available for both iOS and Android versions of the WhatsApp mobile app, Facebook announced. Keep in mind that WhatsApp has long offered end-to-end encryption for chats and calls, but now the technology is available for iCloud and Google Drive backups.
Why should you care about end-to-end encrypted backups?
WhatsApp backups are stored in iCloud or Google Drive, where Apple or Google could comply with law enforcement, if required, to deliver your backups. But with end-to-end encryption, your cloud backups can be secure. Basically, WhatsApp users who sign up are asked to either register a 64-digit encryption key or create a password linked to the key. This is all very technical, but theoretically it should make it almost impossible for others to access your backups.
How to enable end-to-end encrypted backups in WhatsApp
Do not forget : you will not be able to restore your backup if you lose your WhatsApp chats and forget your password or key. WhatsApp cannot reset your password or restore your backup for you. He published a white paper explaining to users how end-to-end encryption works, especially for cloud backups as well.
- Open the latest version of the WhatsApp mobile app.
- Go to settings.
- Tap Chats> Chat backup> End-to-end encrypted backup.
- Tap Continue, then follow the prompts to create a password or key.
- Tap Done.
- Wait for WhatsApp to prepare your end-to-end encrypted backup.
- You may need to connect to a power source.
Want to know more ?
Visit the WhatsApp support page for end-to-end encrypted backups.
Written by Maggie Tillman. Originally published on .
