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Rockhead1
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

iCloud Password Manager not connecting on laptop

having trouble connecting icloud password manager on my laptop even though I have signed into my apple account

Posted on Nov 3, 2026 8:22 AM

1 reply

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Nov 7, 2026 1:04 PM in response to Rockhead1

Hi there


Please try this

  1. Open the iCloud for Windows app (download it from the Microsoft Store if needed) and sign in with your Apple Account. 
  2. Ensure Passwords is checked to sync your credentials. 
  3. If you run into approval loops or verification hangs:
    • Try entering your password on the PC, and when prompted on your iPhone or other Apple device, tap Don't Allow (or use the Didn't get a verification code option to text a code to your trusted phone number).
    • Confirm that the iCloud Passwords extension is installed and enabled in your browser
  1. Check that your Windows system date and time are accurate, and temporarily disable any strict VPN, proxy, or third-party firewall that might block Apple's sync servers. 


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256388223