You can now sync your passwords through iCloud on Windows 10

A major new feature just rolled out for iCloud on Windows 10 with the app'south update to version 12.five. The app at present supports iCloud passwords, allowing people with Windows PCs to sync and manage their passwords that they've entered into Apple tree'south cloud. The move makes iCloud a more attractive pick for people with PCs. Previously, the app's lack of support for iCloud passwords made some people turn to other password managers similar 1Password or LastPass.

The update was spotted by Rene Ritchie, who shared some screenshots and a cursory clarification on Twitter.

iCloud for Windows version 12.five is live with a new password manager app

🔐 Admission and manage passwords

⬇️ Function of the iCloud app on Windows Store

🌍 Works with MS Border, Chiliad Chrome

🔒 Encrypted database, extension uses encrypted channel pic.twitter.com/ftZsNCMSL1

— Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) August xvi, 2022

The news has led to excitement on the spider web, as people who avoided using iCloud as a password manager can now look at it equally a viable choice on a PC.

Bully! I stopped using iCloud passwords considering it didn't work with Border. Time to revisit the Windows-Apple setup 👀
— Anaximander (@Anaxulus) August 16, 2022

The countersign manager in iCloud for Windows works with both Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.

If you need help setting the app upwardly, brand sure to check out our guide on how to prepare up iCloud on Windows 10.

iCloud

This app lets you sync photos, files, contacts, and more through iCloud. Now, it also includes a password manager on Windows 10 that works with Edge and Chrome.

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