WhatsApp message "Messages are being backed up" - what does that mean?

With WhatsApp you regularly receive the message "Messages are being backed up". You can find out what is hidden in this practical tip.

Message "Messages are backed up" under WhatsApp - that is behind it

• If you receive this message, all messages from all chats are currently being backed up in a backup.
• The backup is always carried out on your phone at 2:00 a.m. by default.
• If you ever have problems with your smartphone, you can easily restore the saved messages.
• If you want to change the period for the automatic backup, you can do this in the "Settings" under "Chat Settings"> "Chat Backup".
• During the backup process you can temporarily not use WhatsApp.
• Your smartphone may also not respond during the backup. So just wait for the process to finish.

You can find detailed instructions on how to restore WhatsApp messages in the next practical tip.