Encrypt your backup in itunes Ensure your most sensitive data is backed up and safe

When you perform a manual back up in itunes for the first time you’ll be asked whether you want to encrypt your data or not. this means that sensitive information, such as health data and passwords, can be saved. if you decided not to encrypt there and then, don’t worry; you can still enable this setting ready for next time.

1 Tick the box

Under the automatically Back Up options, find and click on the checkbox marked ‘Encrypt iphone Backup’. this won’t affect current backups but will encrypt any in the future.

2 Set a password

you’ll be prompted to set a password, which you’ll need if you restore from an encrypted itunes backup. this can be anything you like, but try and choose something original.