My student promotion for a cloud plan with 5 TB of storage is ending today, and my account will soon return to the 15 GB free limit. Most of the space I used was for a WhatsApp backup that is about 31.97 GB, including photos and videos I want to keep.
I would prefer not to delete media or reduce the backup. I have considered moving it to a free 1 TB cloud provider, but I am concerned about privacy and how a less-trusted provider might handle personal data. What affordable and reliable options are available for keeping this backup safely?
4 Answers
You could also subscribe to a smaller paid storage tier, such as 100 GB, which should comfortably hold the WhatsApp backup and leave room for other files. It is probably the most convenient option if you want WhatsApp to continue backing up automatically.
The simplest option is to keep a local copy on an external hard drive or several reliable flash drives. A 32 GB backup is relatively small compared with the cost of storage, and having two copies gives you protection if one drive fails. Keep one copy somewhere separate from the other.
Depending on your location, check whether a current mobile-provider promotion includes an extended cloud-storage or AI subscription. Some offers provide several months of extra storage at no cost, but verify the eligibility rules and make sure the backup remains available while changing plans. Storage providers generally do not delete an over-limit account immediately, so you may have a short period to move or protect the data.
For long-term archival, consider burning the exported photos and videos to archival Blu-ray discs, such as M-Disc, if you have compatible hardware. This avoids recurring subscription fees, though it is less convenient than cloud storage and should still be paired with another backup.
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