WeChat: Create backup - how it works

To create a backup in Messenger WeChat, only a few steps are required. In this practical tip, we will show you exactly how this works.

Create backup in WeChat - so it'll work

Open the Messenger app as usual and tap on "Me".
Once there, tap "Settings" to open the options.
Go to "chat" in the settings and tap on "backup chat history".
Tap on "Select chat history" and in the next step "Select all" to save all chat histories.
With "Done" the backup is then uploaded so that you can access it from anywhere.
Tip: You can alternatively protect the backup with a password.
A backup is not possible in WeChat-Web. Use the WeChat Windows program.
There click on the three lines at the bottom left and select "Bachup & Restore"> "Back up on PC".

In order to be able to restore the backup in WeChat, switch again to "chat" in the "Settings".
Select the "Restore chat history" option here.
In the next step, the app searches for your chat histories. Then select the appropriate backup.
With "Restore" the backup is then restored. Wait for the action to complete.
You will then find your chats in the "WeChat" tab.

We will show you how to delete your WeChat account in the next practical tip.