Prepare the Windows PC
- Connect the iPhone and Windows PC to the same local network.
- Open link.watermelonbackup.com in Chrome or Edge.
- Choose the folder where backups should be stored, then create the Link.
- Allow local network access if Windows security software prompts for it.
Connect from the iPhone
- Open Watermelon Backup and use the Backup to Computer / Watermelon Link entry.
- Scan the QR code shown in the Windows browser.
- Keep the browser tab open until the backup task finishes or you disconnect.
- If the phone cannot connect, turn off VPN or network filtering and try again.
Run the backup
- Return to Home and wait for the connection and remote index sync to finish.
- Check the local-side months you want to back up.
- Tap Execute, review the Backup / Download / Complete counts, then confirm.
- Use Pause, Resume, or Stop from the bottom panel if you need to control a running task.
SMB is still an option
If you already use Windows file sharing, add the shared folder as an SMB Node instead. For a first backup to a PC, Watermelon Link is usually faster to set up.
Download Watermelon Backup
Install Watermelon Backup from the App Store to follow this guide on iPhone.