Apple iCloud is similar as the Microsft’s OneDrive cloud service and it works seamlessly as well, it not only works on Mac but also on Windows 10 PC. Here is the complete guide about how to install and use the Apple iCloud on your Windows 10 PC and manage all the content which you need to sync across the iOS devices.
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Installing and setting up the iCloud on Windows 10 PC
- Download the iCloud software from Apple website.
- Open File Explorer and double-click the iCloud setup from the Downloads folder.
- Make sure to restart the computer so the iCloud can setup all the files before the first usage.
- Open Start menu and search for iCloud, launch it.
- Enter the Apple ID which you are using on your iOS device.
- After logging in, you will see lots of options which you can choose from to sync on your WIndows PC and iOS devices.
- Click on Apply and the iCloud is now installed and working on your WIndows 10 PC.
Manage the Pictures and other stuff from Windows 10 on iCloud
You will see two more shortcuts on the File Explorer in your Windows 10; iCloud Drive and iCloud Photos. Once your pictures are synced from your iPhone or iPad, you can check them all out in the iCloud Photos and save them on your Windows 10 PC. You can even upload photos from your Windows 10 PC to your iCloud or share the pictures directly from that folder.
You will also see an iCloud Drive shortcut which shows everything on your iCloud Drive in folder and file format. You’ll see folders like; Desktop, Documents, iMovie, Keynote, Numbers, Pages, Videos and other files. Every file is organized and categorized according to the file type. To sync the files across the devices, just keep your iPhone or iPad synced with the iCloud.
Once the files, photos or videos are synced from iPhone or iPad. The file will appear inside this folder. You can use that file on your Windows 10 PC or modify it by saving the file to another folder. And if you want to sync the file from WIndows 10 PC to iOS device, simply move the file inside that iCloud Drive folder you can retrieve that file on your iPhone in a while.
Conclusion
Apple iCloud is an amazing service from Apple which works seamlessly across devices and also available for Windows 10 PC. In some situations, there is no need for connecting your iPhone or iPad to Windows 10 PC, iCloud can do it for you in seconds.
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
- Download iCloud for Windows on your PC.
- Windows 10: 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.
- Restart your computer.
- 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.
- Enter your Apple ID to sign in to iCloud.
- Choose the features and content that you want to keep up to date across your devices.
- Click Apply.
* Learn how to find out which Windows system you use.
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.
Learn how to set up and use iCloud Photos.
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, 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
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When you use iCloud on all of your devices, you can keep your Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Tasks* updated no matter which device you're using. Just make sure iCloud is set up on your PC, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac using the steps below.
* On a Mac or iOS device, you see Reminders instead of Tasks.
On your PC
- Open iCloud for Windows.
- Select Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Tasks then click Apply.
- You'll see your iCloud Mail account in the folder pane on the left side of Microsoft Outlook 2007 through Outlook 2016.
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.
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Tap Settings > [your name], then select iCloud.
- Turn on Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Reminders.
On your Mac
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Apple ID.
- Click iCloud, then select Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Reminders.
Learn more about how to manage the apps that use iCloud.
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 Chrome on your PC.
- Turn on Passwords in the iCloud for Windows preference pane.
- Download the iCloud Passwords extension in the Chrome Web Store.
After it's installed, simply click the iCloud Passwords Chrome extension icon when you visit a website where you've saved credentials.
Manage your iCloud storage usage and account information
Manage your iCloud storage usage
- To see your available iCloud storage, open iCloud for Windows.
- To manage your storage, click Storage. Select an app to see how much storage you're using, or click Buy More Storage to upgrade your storage plan.
If you use iCloud for Windows 10 or later, you can pin files to keep them local to your device. When you unpin them, they upload to iCloud instead.
Manage your account information
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If you want to make changes to your Apple ID, including updating your email, mailing address, or other account information, open iCloud for Windows and click Account details. Click Manage Apple ID.
Update your version of iCloud for Windows
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In iCloud for Windows 10 or later:
Go to the Microsoft Store to check for software updates.
In earlier versions of iCloud for Windows:
To check for updates, open Apple Software Update on your PC. To get notified when an update is available through Apple Software Update, choose Edit > Preferences, and select when you'd like to check for updates. You can choose Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Never.
Need more help? Learn what to do if you can't download or install iCloud for Windows.
Turn off or uninstall iCloud for Windows
If you turn off a service in iCloud for Windows, your information won't automatically stay up to date in iCloud, and you won't see updates made on your other devices. Follow these steps to turn off a service or iCloud:
- To turn off a service on your PC, Open iCloud for Windows, then select or deselect that service. To save your changes, click Apply.
- To turn off iCloud for Windows, open iCloud for Windows, then sign out.
If you want to uninstall iCloud for Windows, remember to make a copy of your iCloud data and save it on your PC. Then sign out of iCloud for Windows on your PC, and follow these steps:
Windows 8 or later:
- Go to the Start screen, right-click in the bottom-left corner or click, then select Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a Program.
- Click iCloud > Uninstall.
- When asked to confirm, select Yes.
Windows 7:
- Choose Start menu > Control Panel.
- Click Programs > Program and Features.
- Select iCloud > Uninstall.
- Click OK to continue.