Meta-owned WhatsApp allows its users to back up chat history by using Google Account. The cloud storage provided by your Google Account is provided and managed by Google. This feature helps users save messages, photos, videos and other media so they can restore them when switching to a new device or reinstalling the app. To use this option, users need an active Google Account and enough storage space in Google Drive. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to back up WhatsApp messages using a Google Account.
Things to know to while backing up WhatsApp messages through your Google account
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Check that your Google Account is activated on your device.
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You must have Google Play Services installed on your device.
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You must have enough free space on your device to perform the backup.
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Your Google Account has enough storage. To check how much storage you’ve used and to see storage options, go here .
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You must have high-speed internet.
How to set up recurring backups
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Other options (three vertical dots)Tap > Settings > Chats .
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Tap Chat Backup > Back up to Google Account .
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Choose a schedule other than Never or Only when I tap “Back up. ”
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Select the Google account you want to back up your chats to.
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If your Google Account isn’t connected, tap Add account when prompted and enter your login information.
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To back up, tap Back up using mobile data and select the network you want to use.
Note: If your Google Account’s frequency is set to daily , your chats will be saved to your Google Account every night after a local backup is taken.
How to change your Google account associated with a backup
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Other options (three vertical dots)Tap > Settings > Chats > Chat backup > Google Account .
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Tap Add account to add your Google Account .
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Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Google Account.
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Tap Backup and choose a time to back up your chats to the new Google Account.
