How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

If you back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you'll have a copy of your information to use in case your device is ever replaced, lost, or damaged.

Choose a backup method

Before you get started, learn the difference between iCloud backups and backups you make using your computer. Then choose the method that's best for you.

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