This article explains how to recover WhatsApp messages and account data if you need to reinstall the app or switch to a new device. Instructions cover WhatsApp for iOS and Android.

Before you can recover messages in WhatsApp app, there are a few things you need to check first:

Once you are ready, follow the steps below.

Check if you have a backup saved to iCloud or Google Drive. To do this, go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.