It is quite easy to backup your messages and chats on WhatsApp. All you need to do is choose how often you want backup (daily/weekly) and that's it. WhatsApp automatically backs up your chats to iCloud from your iPhone, so they're always available in case you need to restore your iPhone, or if you buy the new iPhone 14 later this year. However, a number of iPhone users have reported that their WhatsApp backup is stuck on iPhone. If you are facing the same issue, don't worry, it's a pretty easy problem to troubleshoot. So here are 10 ways to fix stuck WhatsApp backup on iPhone.

There can be several reasons behind a stuck WhatsApp backup. In this guide, we will take a step-by-step approach, from the most common problems, to more rare problems that can cause your WhatsApp chats not to be backed up on your iPhone.

While we recommend following this guide in the order we've listed, you can jump ahead to whichever method you want to try first using the table of contents below.

One of the most common reasons for WhatsApp backups getting stuck on iPhone is insufficient iCloud storage. Apple offers a scant 5GB of free cloud storage, and even if you have an iCloud+ plan, it's a good idea to make sure there's enough space for your WhatsApp backups.