How to backup and IPhone using ITunes 1. Connect phone to computer and open the ITunes application. REVISED DATE: 9/21/2015 PAGE 1 OF 3 2. Click on the IPhone tab in the upper right hand corner of the ITunes Display, REVISED DATE: 9/21/2015 PAGE 2 OF 3 3. Under the Section Labeled backups, select the option that says this computer. Next you hit the backup now button. A complete backup of your phone should now take place. Selecting the encrypt IPhone option will also ensure all passwords, such as email are saved on the phone. REVISED DATE: 9/21/2015 PAGE 3 OF 3