How to back up WhatsApp to Google Drive ?

WhatsApp is one of the most popular social messaging apps in the world. People across age groups and time zones use WhatsApp to send text messages, videos, photos and share status updates.

How to back up WhatsApp to Google Drive (Android)

In order to use Google Drive backup, you’ll need:

A Google account activated on your phone.

Google Play services installed on your phone. This is an app that’s used to update Google apps and apps from the Google Play Store.

Enough free space on your phone to create the backup.

A strong and stable Internet connection.

Set up Google Drive backups

1. Open WhatsApp.

2. Tap More options > Settings > Chats > Chat backup > Back up to Google Drive.

3. Select a backup frequency other than Never.

4. Select the Google account you'd like to back up your chat history to.

If you don't have a Google account connected, tap Add account when prompted and enter your login credentials.

5. Tap Back up over to choose the network you want to use for backups.

Note: Backing up over a cellular data network might result in additional data charges.

Manually back up to Google Drive

You can also choose to manually back up your chats to Google Drive at any time.

1. Open WhatsApp.

2. Tap More options > Settings > Chats > Chat backup > BACK UP.