How to download and set up iCloud for Windows?
- Download iCloud Control Panel for Windows and install.
- Restart your computer ; This step is important because when your computer restarts, Apple software will be built into the system to start working properly.
- Make sure iCloud for Windows is open and working properly. If it doesn't open automatically you have to go to start, open the app and then you have to open iCloud for Windows.
- Now you have to log in to iCloud ; Therefore, you need to enter your account information i.e. Apple ID and password.
- A window will open showing you what content you can sync; and in the same window you should take the opportunity to configure the iCloud services you want to use (you can choose from 5 options).
- You can first select the casella «iCloud Drive» to sync your files (photos and videos you capture with your mobile, activities, emails, contacts, among others) in iCloud Drive.
- Secondly check the box "Photo" and click on button called "Options" ; then a box called "photo options" will appear where you need to select the options you prefer to use.
- Third, check the box "Mail, contacts, calendars and tasks" this option allows you to enjoy all the benefits that your mail brings to your Windows PC.
- Fourth, check the box «Bookmarks» and click sul pulsating "Options" ; you have to choose if you agree to merge iCloud bookmarks with Internet Explorer browser. If you check this box, iCloud Windows will download all emails, contacts and tasks to integrate them into Outlook.
- Fifth "Archiving" you can manage storage in iCloud.
- You need to click the button "Apply" per salvare I modified it.
- From that moment all your files will be stored in that cloud.
When setting up your iCloud account you need to tick the boxes that each option has on the left side; But if there are some of those options you don't care about using (iCloud Drive, Photos, Bookmarks, or Mail) you need to uncheck the box to not turn that option on in the app.
Points to keep in mind:
- You need to sign in with your Apple ID on iPhone.
- iCloud allows you to sync your files across two different operating systems, ideal for opening your content anywhere, anytime.
- You must be a user of an Apple product.
How to use iCloud for Windows?
Once you have configured the iCloud application according to your needs, you must go to File Explorer where you will find two new folders called iCloud Drive and Photos in iCloud (these two folders will be available if you have those options enabled).
In the iCloud Drive folder you can find any document that you have stored in the cloud. There will also be the files you created on your computer and then saved them in that folder; you can access those files anywhere with other devices.
In the iCloud Photos folder you can upload all the photos and videos you want and then you can view them on an iPhone, iPad or Mac device. That is, you can configure iCloud file storage from your iPhone without any problems.
If you have chosen the bookmarks option, you need to open iCloud and go to the left column where you will confirm how all emails, tasks, calendar and contacts have been synced.
Advantages that iCloud for Windows offers to its users:
- Big storage capacity.
- You can access your files (photos, videos, bookmarks and emails) on all the devices you use with iCloud Drive.
- Store your files securely ; For example, if you take a photo with your iPhone, it will be instantly downloaded to your computer.
- If you no longer want to use this application, it is very easy to deactivate it.
- It allows you to keep your contacts, photos and emails up to date.
The Apple company has distinguished itself for the design of equipment, applications and systems that meet the needs of its users; so, don't stop using the iCloud for Windows application.
We are already done! As you may have noticed, the process for downloading and setting up iCloud for Windows is fairly straightforward.
