If you’ve been waiting for a way to use iCloud passwords on Windows, then you may have known a Chrome extension was on the way. While theChrome add-on was releaseda while ago, you needed to have iCloud version 12.0 or later to use the feature.
So, if your iCloud is now up to date onWindowsand you’re ready to use theChromeextension, we’ll show you how to set it all up.
iCloud Passwords on Chrome
Approve passwords in iCloud
The first step is to approve the use of iCloud passwords. You’ll need your Apple device (iPhone or iPad with iOS 14 or later or Mac Big Sur) to obtain the verification code. So grab that, open iCloud on Windows, and clickApprovenext to Passwords.
Enter youriCloud usernameandpasswordand then enter the verification code you receive on your Apple device.
Next, check the box next toPasswordsin the iCloud window and clickApply. You can then close iCloud and head to Chrome.
If you do not see the Passwords option in iCloud, the app is likely not up to date. Check the top right corner of the iCloud window for your version. You need version 12.0 or later to use the password feature.
Install the Chrome extension
If you haven’t yet, install the Chrome extension. Visit the Chrome Web Store to search for the add-on or use this direct link for theiCloud Passwords extension. ClickAdd to Chromeand thenAdd Extension.
Although you can install this extension for Chrome on Mac, it does not appear to currently be supported on macOS. We’ll update this article should it become so down the road.
Use the iCloud Passwords extension
When you visit a website that you have a password saved for in iCloud, the extension’s button will highlight in your toolbar. Click theiCloud Passwords buttonand then enter the verification code you receive. You should receive this code on Windows when you’re signed into iCloud.
After the correct site displays in the extension’s drop-down box, select it. Your credentials should populate on the page.
Wrapping it up
Not everyone is Apple-only. So if you have an iPhone but use a Windows computer or if you happen touse Windows in addition to Mac, then you should be happy to know that logging into websites with your iCloud passwords is now a simple process.
What do you think of the iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome on Windows? Are you glad it came along? Are you hoping an add-on for a different browser makes its way onto the scene? Let us know!
