After installing iCloud for Windows, sign in with your Apple ID or iCloud credentials.

The iCloud app should then open automatically.

You must use it to manage your iCloud services.

How to Use iCloud With a Windows PC

To access iCloud Drive, select theiCloudicon within the system tray and pick theOpen iCloud Driveoption.

Or, open File Explorer and selectiCloud Driveon the sidebar.

You should now see the files that you’ve already stored in iCloud Drive.

iCloud app on Windows desktop.

iCloud Drive also supportsFiles On-Demandfunctionality, which helps conserve disk space by downloading files only when you access them.

It’s also possible to share iCloud Drive files and folders with others.

Just right-click an item, selectShare with iCloud Drive, and specify the contacts and permissions.

iCloud Drive on File Explorer.

First, it syncs photos from an iPhone or Mac between devices.

And second, it works as a vital backup function.

With iCloud for Windows, you’re able to bring this functionality to your PC.

iCloud Photos on File Explorer.

Start by checking the box next toPhotosnext to the iCloud app.

you might also select theOptionsbutton and activateShared Albumsas well.

Finally, selectApplyto start activating iCloud Photos.

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The iCloud app should begin downloading photos to your PC immediately.

Or, open File Explorer and selectiCloud Photoson the sidebar.

Start by checking the box next toMail, Contacts, and Calendarsin the iCloud app.

Managing iCloud storage on Windows.

Select it to fill them into the form.

you’re free to then choose to delete obsolete iPhone backups or app-related data you no longer use.

So, it’s a good idea to keep the app up-to-date.

If you use the Microsoft Store version, it should update automatically.

But if you’ve disabled automatic Microsoft Store updates, you must update iCloud for Windows manually.