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Cloud storage for encrypted backups to be password protected
Backup cannot be restored if password is forgotten
Nobody can see contents of encrypted backup: WhatsApp

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WhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encryption for backups on Android, iOS

Name: WhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encryption for backups on Android, iOS
Uploaded: 2021-10-17T18:04:58.000+05:30
Duration: T00M33S
Channel: Editorji News Desk
Description: After testing the feature internally, WhatsApp has now begun rolling out end-to-end encrypted backups for all users on Android and iOS.

After testing the feature internally, WhatsApp has now begun rolling out end-to-end encrypted backups for all users on Android and iOS.

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53

Editorji News Desk

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WhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encryption for backups on Android, iOS

After testing the feature internally, WhatsApp has now begun rolling out end-to-end encrypted backups for all users on Android and iOS.

The encrypted backups can be stored on Google Drive or iCloud, but have to be manually enabled by going to Settings, Chats, Chat Backups, and then selecting End-to-End Encrypted Backups.

Users will have to create a password to protect their encrypted backups. If the password is forgotten, the backups cannot be restored.

Also Read: WhatsApp could soon automatically transcribe voice notes

WhatsApp says that nobody, including Facebook or Apple and Google, can see the contents of an encrypted message backup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is end-to-end encryption for backups on WhatsApp?❯

End-to-end encryption for backups on WhatsApp means that all your message backups on Google Drive or iCloud are encrypted and can only be accessed by you. WhatsApp, Facebook, and the cloud providers cannot see the contents of these backups.

How can users enable end-to-end encrypted backups?❯

Where can encrypted backups be stored?❯

What happens if a user forgets the password for encrypted backups?❯

Who can access the contents of an encrypted backup?❯