What you need to know
- iCloud for Windows has been updated to include a password manager.
- The password manager works with Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.
- With support for password management, iCloud could be a viable alternative to the best password managers on Windows 10.
A major new feature just rolled out for iCloud on Windows 10 with the app's update to version 12.5. The app now supports iCloud passwords, allowing people with Windows PCs to sync and manage their passwords that they've entered into Apple's cloud. The move makes iCloud a more attractive option for people with PCs. Previously, the app's lack of support for iCloud passwords made some people turn to other password managers like 1Password or LastPass.
The update was spotted by Rene Ritchie, who shared some screenshots and a brief description on Twitter.
iCloud for Windows version 12.5 is live with a new password manager app
🔐 Access and manage passwords
⬇️ Part of the iCloud app on Windows Store
🌍 Works with MS Edge, G Chrome
🔒 Encrypted database, extension uses encrypted channel pic.twitter.com/ftZsNCMSL1iCloud for Windows version 12.5 is live with a new password manager app
🔐 Access and manage passwords
⬇️ Part of the iCloud app on Windows Store
🌍 Works with MS Edge, G Chrome
🔒 Encrypted database, extension uses encrypted channel pic.twitter.com/ftZsNCMSL1— Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) August 16, 2021August 16, 2021
The news has led to excitement on the web, as people who avoided using iCloud as a password manager can now look at it as a viable option on a PC.
Great! I stopped using iCloud passwords because it didn't work with Edge. Time to revisit the Windows-Apple setup 👀Great! I stopped using iCloud passwords because it didn't work with Edge. Time to revisit the Windows-Apple setup 👀— Anaximander (@Anaxulus) August 16, 2021August 16, 2021
The password manager in iCloud for Windows works with both Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.
If you need help setting the app up, make sure to check out our guide on how to set 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.
Sean Endicott is the news writer for Windows Central. If it runs Windows, is made by Microsoft, or has anything to do with either, he's on it. Sean's been with Windows Central since 2017 and is also our resident app expert. If you have a news tip or an app to review, hit him up at sean.endicott@futurenet.com.
