Create iTunes backup - how it works step by step

In this practical tip, we explain step by step how you can easily create an iTunes backup.

Create iTunes backup - how it works

If you want to make a copy of all the data on your Apple device, the best way to do it is with an iTunes backup.

1. Start iTunes and connect your device (iPhone, iPad, iPod) to the computer.
2. If you see a message asking you to enter your code, do so and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Then select your iPhone / iPad / iPod in iTunes.
4. Check "Encrypt [device] backup" and select a memorable password. This ensures that the health and activity data of your device is also backed up. If you do not want to save the health and activity data, an unencrypted backup is sufficient.
5. Finally, click "Create backup now" or "Backup now". You can then check in the iTunes settings under the "Devices" tab whether the backup was successfully completed.
6. Alternatively, you can create an iCloud backup. To do this, open the iCloud settings of your iOS device and create a backup according to these instructions.