How to Use iCloud for Windows on Your PC
iCloud is a cloud storage and cloud computing service from Apple that lets you store and sync your photos, videos, emails, calendar, files, and other important information across your devices. If you have an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch, you can use iCloud to access your data from anywhere. But what if you also have a Windows PC? Can you use iCloud on Windows?
The answer is yes. You can download iCloud for Windows from the Microsoft Store and use it on your Windows PC. iCloud for Windows lets you access your iCloud Drive, iCloud Photos, Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Reminders, Safari bookmarks and tabs, and more on your PC. You can also use iCloud for Windows to share files and photos with other people using iCloud links.
In this article, we will show you how to download, install, set up, and use iCloud for Windows on your PC. We will also explain some of the features and benefits of using iCloud for Windows.
How to Download and Install iCloud for Windows
To download and install iCloud for Windows on your PC, follow these steps:
- Go to the Microsoft Store and search for iCloud for Windows. Alternatively, you can use this link to go directly to the app page.
- Click on the Get button to download the app. You may need to sign in with your Microsoft account if you are not already logged in.
- Once the download is complete, click on the Launch button to open the app.
- Enter your Apple ID and password to sign in to iCloud. If you have two-factor authentication enabled for your Apple ID, you will need to enter a verification code that will be sent to your trusted device or phone number.
- Agree to the terms and conditions of iCloud for Windows.
Congratulations! You have successfully downloaded and installed iCloud for Windows on your PC.
How to Set Up and Use iCloud for Windows
After you sign in to iCloud for Windows, you will see a window with different icons representing the features and content that you can access on your PC. You can choose which ones you want to enable by checking or unchecking the boxes next to them. Here are some of the features and content that you can use with iCloud for Windows:
- iCloud Drive: This feature lets you access and manage your files stored in iCloud Drive on your PC. You can also create new folders and upload files from your PC to iCloud Drive. You can find your iCloud Drive folder in File Explorer under Quick Access or This PC.
- iCloud Photos: This feature lets you access and view your photos and videos stored in iCloud Photos on your PC. You can also upload new photos and videos from your PC to iCloud Photos. You can find your iCloud Photos folder in File Explorer under Quick Access or This PC.
- Mail: This feature lets you access and manage your emails stored in iCloud Mail on your PC. You can use any email client that supports IMAP protocol, such as Outlook or Thunderbird, to set up your iCloud email account on your PC. You will need to enter your iCloud email address and password, as well as the incoming and outgoing mail server settings provided by Apple.
- Contacts: This feature lets you access and manage your contacts stored in iCloud Contacts on your PC. You can use any contact manager that supports CardDAV protocol, such as Outlook or People app, to set up your iCloud contacts account on your PC. You will need to enter your iCloud email address and password, as well as the server name provided by Apple.
- Calendar: This feature lets you access and manage your events stored in iCloud Calendar on your PC. You can use any calendar app that supports CalDAV protocol, such as Outlook or Calendar app, to set up your iCloud calendar account on your PC. You will need to enter your iCloud email address and password, as well as the server name provided by Apple.
- Reminders: This feature lets you access and manage your tasks stored in iCloud Reminders on your PC. You can use any task manager that supports CalDA