{"id":139,"date":"2024-08-02T03:03:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T03:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/a.flowindsurfing.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/how-to-enable-end-to-end-encryption-for-icloud-backups\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:39:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:39:38","slug":"how-to-enable-end-to-end-encryption-for-icloud-backups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/02\/how-to-enable-end-to-end-encryption-for-icloud-backups\/","title":{"rendered":"How to enable end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content cf entry-content content-spacious\">\n<p><strong>Apple offers end-to-end encryption for data backed up via select apps, from Messages, Photos and Notes, to Safari, Reminders and Voice Memos.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This tool, coined Advanced Data Protection, ensures all your compatible backed-up iCloud data can only be decrypted on your trusted devices. Apple will also never have access to this data, even in the event of a data breach in the cloud.<\/p>\n<p>Enabling Advanced Data Protection is simple and takes a matter of minutes to get set up. However, just note that you will need to have a recovery contact or recovery key set-up to turn this on. Scroll down to Troubleshooting to see how to set this up.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading to learn how to enable end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-ll-need\">What you\u2019ll need:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An Apple account<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/best\/best-iphone-3501342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/best\/best-ipad-3613843\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPad<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/best\/best-mac-3985186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Either a recovery contact or a recovery key set-up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-short-version\">The short version:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Settings app<\/li>\n<li>Tap your Apple Account<\/li>\n<li>Tap iCloud<\/li>\n<li>Select Advanced Data Protection<\/li>\n<li>Tap Turn on Advanced Data Protection<\/li>\n<li>Review Recovery Methods<\/li>\n<li>Enter your password<\/li>\n<li>Tap Done<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-double\" style=\"height: 620px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_1\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block video-player\"><\/section>\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\">\n<ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps \">\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1739206004471\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  1.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Open the Settings app<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/enable-advanced-data-protection-for-icloud-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">We\u2019ll be demonstrating using an iPhone, however the steps are exactly the same on an iPad and similar when using a Mac.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1739206033999\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  2.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Tap your Apple Account<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/enable-advanced-data-protection-for-icloud-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">At the top of your Settings app (or System Settings on Mac) you\u2019ll see your name and Apple Account icon, as shown here. Simply tap this to open up your Apple Account\u2019s settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1739206065559\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  3.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Tap iCloud<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/enable-advanced-data-protection-for-icloud-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Select iCloud, which will be the first option in the second group, as shown here.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1739206193188\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  4.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Select Advanced Data Protection<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/enable-advanced-data-protection-for-icloud-4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">You\u2019ll also see here whether Advanced Data Protection is already on or not. If it\u2019s already on then you don\u2019t need to do anything else, or you can tap this to turn it off.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1739206221014\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  5.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Tap Turn on Advanced Data Protection<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/enable-advanced-data-protection-for-icloud-5.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">If you don\u2019t have a recovery contact or key set up then you\u2019ll be notified of this here and will be redirected to set this up instead. Follow the on-screen instructions or scroll down the troubleshooting to find out how to set up a recovery contact or recovery key.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1739206268329\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  6.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Review Recovery Methods<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/enable-advanced-data-protection-for-icloud-6.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Check that you\u2019re happy with any existing recovery contacts that are listed here and update if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1739206310529\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  7.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Enter your password<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/enable-advanced-data-protection-for-icloud-7.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Enter your device\u2019s passcode or password when prompted.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1739206334170\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  8.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Tap Done<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/enable-advanced-data-protection-for-icloud-8.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">As stated here, you\u2019ll need to remember to keep your recovery methods up to date and ensure you are still in touch with your listed contacts or have your key noted down somewhere (not on your device).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-keystone-faqs\">\n<h2 class=\"faqs-title wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block faqs-content\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1739206367473\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I turn on a recovery contact or key?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Follow steps one through to four. Instead of turning on Advanced Data Protection, scroll further down to Account Recovery. Here you\u2019ll have the option to either add recovery contact or set up a recovery key.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-specs\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple offers end-to-end encryption for data backed up via select apps, from Messages, Photos and Notes, to Safari, Reminders and Voice Memos. This tool, coined Advanced Data Protection, ensures all your compatible backed-up iCloud data can only be decrypted on your trusted devices. 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