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Set up iCloud on your Windows PC

Learn how to sign in to iCloud and choose the services that you want to use.

For the best iCloud experience, make sure that your device meets the minimum system requirements.

Download iCloud for Windows

iCloud for Windows lets you access your files, photos, contacts, calendars, and more on your Apple devices and your Windows PC.

Want to access iCloud’s latest features? See the recommended system requirements. If you’re not sure which Windows system you use, find out. iCloud requires an Internet connection. iCloud might not be available in all areas and features vary. If you use a Managed Apple ID, iCloud for Windows isn’t supported.

Sign in to iCloud

After you download iCloud for Windows, sign in using the Apple ID that you use on your Apple devices.

Choose the iCloud services that you want to use

After you sign in to iCloud, select the services that you want to use and click Apply.

For example, if you turn on iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive, iCloud for Windows creates new folders for those files in File Explorer. Now, the files that you add to the iCloud folders automatically appear on your Apple devices.

If you have photos on your PC that you want to see on your iPhone or iPad, upload photos from your PC to iCloud.

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Web-only access to iCloud

If you don’t have an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, you can still use iCloud Drive, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Contacts, and Notes directly from iCloud.com.

What is web-only access to iCloud?

Web-only access to iCloud lets you share and collaborate with others in real time on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, even if they don’t have access to an Apple device. That means you can invite anyone to share a file. Then they can use their web-only account to access the file and make edits, without leaving iCloud. It includes access to iCloud Drive, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Notes for iCloud, and 1GB of free storage for any notes and documents that you create.

How do I get started?

Simply go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. If you’ve used the iTunes Store, iCloud, or any Apple service, you might already have an Apple ID. If you don’t remember it, learn how to find your Apple ID.

If you don’t have an Apple ID, learn how to create one. After you create your account, you’re signed in automatically.

What browsers are supported?

iCloud.com supports the latest versions of Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Edge, and Opera. Learn more about the system requirements for iCloud.

How do I get the full set of iCloud features?

If you have an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, you can get the full set of iCloud features. Simply sign in to iCloud. You get immediate access to all iCloud features and 5GB of free storage. From your device, you can upgrade to iCloud+ to access premium features such as iCloud Private Relay, Hide My Email, and HomeKit Secure Video support.*

* Not all features are available in all countries or regions.

Can I upgrade my iCloud storage?

Web-only iCloud accounts are limited to 1GB of storage. You need an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac to access the full set of iCloud features and upgrade to iCloud+.

What is an Apple ID?

Your Apple ID is the personal account you use with all Apple products and services. It includes the email address and password you use to sign in, as well as the contact, payment, and security details that you use with Apple.

Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information.

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Set up and use iCloud for Windows

With iCloud for Windows, the photos, documents, and bookmarks on your PC are updated automatically on your Apple devices.

Before you begin

Make sure that you set up iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch or Mac and that you’re signed in with your Apple ID. Then follow the steps below to download and set up iCloud for Windows.

Want to access iCloud’s latest features? See the recommended system requirements. iCloud requires an Internet connection. iCloud might not be available in all areas and features vary. If you use a Managed Apple ID, iCloud for Windows isn’t supported.

Set up iCloud for Windows

1. Download iCloud for Windows on your PC.
   • Windows 10 or later: Go to the Microsoft Store to download iCloud for Windows.
   • Earlier versions of Windows*: Download iCloud for Windows from apple.com.
   • If it doesn’t install automatically, go to File Explorer and open iCloud Setup.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Make sure iCloud for Windows is open. If it doesn’t open automatically, go to Start, open Apps or Programs, and open iCloud for Windows.
4. Enter your Apple ID to sign in to iCloud.
5. Choose the features and content that you want to keep up to date across your devices.
   
6. Click Apply.

Download and share your photos

When you turn on Photos, iCloud for Windows creates a Photos folder in File Explorer called iCloud Photos. iCloud Photos uploads new photos and videos that you add to the iCloud Photos folder on your PC so you can see them in the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac, and on iCloud.com. New photos and videos you take automatically download from iCloud Photos.

Share your photos

You can also share your photos. Shared Albums lets you view, share, and comment on the photos and videos you share with other people. And if you use the latest version of iCloud for Windows, you can pin photos to keep them local to your device. When you unpin them, they upload to iCloud instead.

See your files and folders with iCloud Drive

When you turn on iCloud Drive, iCloud for Windows creates an iCloud Drive folder in File Explorer. You can find documents that you’ve stored in iCloud in this folder. When you create a file on your PC and save it to the iCloud Drive folder, it also appears on your other devices.

If you want to work on files with friends or colleagues, you can share individual files or create a shared folder to share a group of files. You can also pin files and folders so you can use them offline, and easily check the status of a download or shared file.

In iCloud for Windows 12 or later, you can find and recover files deleted from iCloud Drive in the past 30 days in Recently Deleted in iOS, iPadOS, or iCloud.com, in Trash in macOS, and in Recycle Bin in Windows. If you use Delete or Delete All in Recently Deleted or empty the Trash in macOS, files aren’t recoverable. If you don’t see the files you wish to restore, you can recover files deleted within the last 30 days at iCloud.com.

You can also access your iCloud Drive files and folders at iCloud.com.

If you receive an error when you try to move a file from iCloud for Windows, you might need to download the file to your Windows PC. After you download the file, try moving it again.

Keep your apps up to date

When you use iCloud on all of your devices, you can keep your Mail, Contacts, and Calendars updated no matter which device you’re using. Learn how to use Mail, Contacts, and Calendars with iCloud on all of your devices.

If you sign in to iCloud using a third-party Mail app outside of iCloud for Windows, learn how to create an app-specific password to keep information up to date on your devices.

Save your passwords across devices

If you use two-factor authentication with your Apple ID and own a device running iOS 14 or later, you can save important web passwords and keep them up to date in Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge on your PC. Just download the iCloud Passwords extension for your web browser, and then use the iCloud Passwords app to create, access, and manage your passwords.

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iCloud User Guide

What is iCloud?

iCloud is the service from Apple that securely stores your personal information, keeps it up to date on all your devices, and makes it easy to share your photos, files, and more with friends and family.

Use iCloud with your favorite apps

See the same photos and videos everywhere. Keep your files up to date on all your devices. Store data from your favorite apps and see it anywhere iCloud is turned on.

Get more storage and features with iCloud+

When you upgrade to iCloud+, you get more iCloud storage for your photos and files and access to features like iCloud Private Relay (beta) and Hide My Email.

Use iCloud on the web

See your mail, photos, files, and more on iCloud.com. They’re safe, up to date, and available wherever you are.

To explore the iCloud User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field.

If you need more help, visit the iCloud Support website.

Not all features are available in all countries or regions.

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Sign in with your Apple ID

Your Apple ID is the account that you use to access all Apple services and make all of your devices work together seamlessly. After you log in, you can use the App Store, iCloud, iMessage, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and more.

Want to use Sign in with Apple on third-party apps or websites? Learn how to use Sign in with Apple.

Sign in on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Sign in on your Mac

Sign in on your Apple TV

Sign in on apps and other devices

Sign in on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Sign in to your [device].
   
3. Enter your Apple ID and password.
4. If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.

If you’re already signed in to iCloud on the iPhone paired with your Apple Watch, you will automatically be signed in to that Apple ID. Learn more about how to set up and sign in to your Apple Watch.

Sign in on your Mac

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.
2. Click Sign In.
3. Enter your Apple ID and password.
4. If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.

Sign in on Apple TV

1. From the Home screen, choose Settings.
2. Then choose Users and Accounts and select Add New User…
3. Select Enter New…, then follow the on screen instructions.

If you use two-factor authentication on an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation), you might need to enter a verification code with your password. Learn how to get a verification code on your trusted device or sent to your trusted phone number.

Sign in on apps and other devices

You can use your Apple ID on some third-party devices to sign in to Apple services like Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more.

Depending on your device, you might need to use an app-specific password.

Sign in to use Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more on your other devices

You can sign in to Apple Music on Android, or sign in to the Apple TV app on your smart TV or streaming device.

On your Windows PC, you can sign in to iTunes for Windows to buy movies and TV shows, or listen to songs on Apple Music.

Sign in to use iCloud on your other devices

On your Windows PC, you can set up and sign in to iCloud for Windows to access photos, documents, and more.

You can also sign in to iCloud.com from your browser. Learn which iCloud.com features are available on your device.

Use Sign in with Apple on third-party apps and websites

If you see a Sign in with Apple button on a participating third-party app or website, you can use your existing Apple ID to quickly set up an account and sign in. Learn how to use Sign in with Apple.

When you sign in to the App Store and other media services for the first time, you might need to add a credit card or other payment information. You can’t sign in to the App Store and other media services with more than one Apple ID at the same time, or update the content you buy with a different Apple ID. Depending on how you created your Apple ID, you might be prompted to upgrade to two-factor authentication on an eligible device.

Learn more

• To view and manage your Apple ID account details on the web, sign in to appleid.apple.com.
• Learn more about where you can use your Apple ID.
• Learn how to manage your subscriptions to services like Apple Music or Apple TV+.
• If you have multiple Apple IDs, you can’t merge them.

Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information.

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