Backup whatsapp to gmail

WhatsApp allows you to backup your conversations and media to Google Drive, which is integrated with your Gmail account. Here's how to do it:

Method 1: Backup WhatsApp to Google Drive using the WhatsApp app

  1. Open WhatsApp on your Android or iOS device.
  2. Go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
  3. Tap on "Back up to Google Drive" and select the backup frequency you prefer (daily, weekly, or monthly).
  4. Enter your Google account credentials to link your WhatsApp account to Google Drive.
  5. Choose the backup size you want (1 GB, 2 GB, or 5 GB).
  6. Tap "Back up" to start the backup process.

Method 2: Backup WhatsApp to Google Drive using Google Drive

  1. Open Google Drive on your Android or iOS device.
  2. Tap on the three horizontal lines (menu icon) and select "Settings".
  3. Scroll down and tap on "Backup & reset".
  4. Toggle on "Backup my data" and select "WhatsApp" from the list of apps.
  5. Choose the backup frequency you prefer (daily, weekly, or monthly).
  6. Enter your Google account credentials to link your WhatsApp account to Google Drive.
  7. Tap "Save" to start the backup process.

Restoring WhatsApp backup from Google Drive

  1. Open WhatsApp on your Android or iOS device.
  2. Go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
  3. Tap on "Restore" and select the backup you want to restore from Google Drive.
  4. Follow the prompts to complete the restore process.

Note: Make sure you have enough storage space on your Google Drive account to store your WhatsApp backup. You can check your storage space by going to Google Drive > Settings > Storage.

Also, keep in mind that WhatsApp backups are stored in a proprietary format, so you won't be able to access them directly from Google Drive. However, you can use third-party apps or services to extract specific messages or media from your WhatsApp backup.