

ITunes automatically begins creating a backup after you provide a password.
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But you can’t restore any of your old backups without the password you used to create them. If you previously set a password and forgot it, you can click the “Change Password” button here to set a new one that iTunes will use for newly created backups.

If you forget it, you won’t be able to restore any iTunes backups encrypted with the password. Unencrypted backups won’t contain all the data.Įnable the “Encrypt iPhone backup” checkbox under Backups to activate encrypted backups. Encrypted backups can also contain account passwords, Apple Health information, and HomeKit data. This makes sure they’re password-protected so someone will need the password you provide to access them and the data they contain. Scroll down and look for the “Backups” section here.īefore continuing, you should ensure your iPhone backups are encrypted. ITunes should automatically focus the “Summary” pane in the left sidebar. RELATED: Why Your iPhone is Asking You To “Trust This Computer” (and Whether You Should)Īfter you’ve allowed access to iTunes, you’ll see a small phone icon on the toolbar, near the top left corner of the window. If you’ve already synced your iPhone or iPad with iTunes, you won’t see these prompts and you can just continue. This gives your computer access to your iPhone’s data. Tap the “Trust” button, and then enter your PIN. Unlock your iPhone and you’ll see a “Trust This Computer” prompt.
