WhatsApp backups happen automatically when you back up your iPhone to iCloud. You can see when your last backup was by opening the Settings app and tapping on iCloud. Scroll down and tap on Storage & Backup. Under Backups, you’ll see the date and time of your last backup.
If you want to restore a backup, open the WhatsApp app and tap on Chats. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner and select Restore Chats. You’ll then …