You can back up your KakaoTalk conversations before changing your phone or just in case. The method is not difficult, but many people have difficulty finding the menu because it is not a frequently used function. Learn about basic backup of KakaoTalk conversations.
Important information when backing up KakaoTalk
1. Validity period: 14 days
2. Back up all conversation text (characters)
3. Excluding backups
– Multimedia, attachments such as photos, videos, etc.
– Long message of 4000 characters or more
– Secret chat, open chat
📌Note The ‘Talk Drawer Plus’ function has been added to enable restoration of conversations and media. This paid service costs 990 won per month and allows you to back up photos, videos, files, notes, and contacts in KakaoTalk. You can also back up your data before signing up. However, you must register your payment method, and therefore, you must also authenticate your real name using a phone in your name.
Important information when restoring KakaoTalk
1. It is impossible to find the password you set when backing up, so be sure to remember it!!
2. When restoring, you must log in to your Kakao account. → If you select ‘Create a new account’, restoration is not possible.
Back up KakaoTalk
1. Run KakaoTalk.
2. Click ··· at the bottom right of the screen, and click Settings at the top right.
3. Click [Chat] among the items.
4. Tap Conversation Backup.
5. Tap [Conversation Backup] at the bottom of the screen.
6. Enter the backup password and click [Next] at the bottom. Caution✨✨) If you forget your password, there is no way to retrieve it. Please remember.
7. Backup is complete. Restoration is only possible within 14 days. A restoration deadline will be displayed. After that, you will need to back up again if necessary.