Effectively Transfer WhatsApp to Another Apple ID and iPhone

Can You Transfer WhatsApp Between Apple IDs?

Don't worry! Changing your Apple ID doesn't necessarily mean losing your WhatsApp history. We will show you how to transfer WhatsApp data from one Apple ID to another effectively in this article:

• Use a third-party tool to transfer WhatsApp data without iCloud.   Learn More >>

• Continue chatting on iPhone (sign in with a new Apple ID; Existing chats are retained).  Learn More >>

• Migrate iCloud backups (requires a temporary login to the old account).  Learn More >>

Method 1. Transfer WhatsApp to Another Phone without iCloud

Using FoneTool, a professional WhatsApp data manager, can easily transfer all types of your data to another phone or Apple ID, and the whole process is simple, efficient, and secure.

Step 1. Download, install, and launch FoneTool > Connect two iPhones to computer via the cables.

Step 2. Once FoneTool has recognized your iPhones, choose WhatsApp Manager in the left pane > Confirm the source device and the target device > Click Start Transfer.

Step 3. Read the messages on the pop-up window > If everything is OK, click Confirm to continue.

Step 4. If asked, enter your passcode and click OK to start the transfer.

   

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You can also use FoneTool's WhatsApp backup feature to back up all WhatsApp data on iPhone. 

   

FoneTool makes it possible to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone after setup, which means you can transfer data to new iPhone at any time without data loss.

Method 2. Transfer WhatsApp backup from one Apple ID to another

Is it possible to move and link WhatsApp to another Apple ID or phone without the help of a third-party tool. We will provide two methods according to different user situations, please follow them step by step:

Option 1. Switch Apple ID on iPhone and Kepp WhatsApp Chats

✅ Do this if: You just want to use a new Apple ID and don't need your old iCloud backups.

Step 1. Open your iPhone, and go to Settings > [Your Name] > Scroll down the screen and tap Sign Out.

Step 2. Sign in with your new Apple ID.

Step 3. Open WhatsApp, and you will find that all your current chats will still be there.

Options 2. Transfer WhatsApp to New iPhone with Different Apple ID

✅ Do this if: You have a new iPhone and want to move your WhatsApp data to it.

Step 1. On your new iPhone and sign in with your old Apple ID.

Step 2. Install WhatsApp, verify your number first, and then tap Restore Chat History.

Step 3. Go backup to Settings on iPhone > [Your Name > sign out of your old Apple ID.

Step 4. Sign in with your new Apple ID.

Step 5. Open WhatsApp > Go to Settings > Select Chats > Choose Chat Backup > Tap Back Up Now to make a backup immediately.

Professional Tips to Avoid Data Loss During Transfer

We understand the importance of your WhatsApp data, and here are a few more professional tips worth trying to ensure that you are foolproof when transferring WhatsApp data to other phones:

Tip 1. Duplicate Check Backups

Before removing the old Apple ID, make sure the backup date matches.

Tip 2. Manually Export Your Chat History

You can export and save your WhastApp chat history to another location as a backup: WhatsApp→ Settings → Chats → Export Chats (Send to Email).

Tip 3. Backup with End-to-End Encryption

End-to-end encrypted backups prevent any third party from violating your privacy and stealing your data, and FoneTool allows you to enable backup encryption when backing up WhatsApp data.

Final Words

That’s all about how to transfer WhatsApp from one Apple ID to another. Generally speaking, changing Apple ID will not affect all the chats in WhatsApp. If you are going to use a new iPhone, you can first sign in to the previous iCloud account to restore the WhatsApp backup and then use the new Apple ID. Or you can rely on FoneTool to transfer WhatsApp to new iPhone directly.