Set up iCloud on your Windows PC

Learn how to set up iCloud on all of your devices. The rest is automatic.

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.

Download iCloud for Windows. >

iCloud for Windows requires Windows 7 or later.

Sign in to iCloud

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

Have questions about Apple ID?

Choose the iCloud services that you want to use

After you turn on 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.

Find the storage plan that’s right for you

Learn about iCloud storage plans. >

One safe place for all your photos, files, and more

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Published Date: September 17, 2018