While I have always appreciated the enhanced security that iCloud Keychain offers, its restriction to play within the Apple ecosystem has never failed to disappoint me. That is changing now as Apple has just released an extension for Google Chrome that allows users to use iCloud Keychain passwords even in Windows 10 machines. If you use Windows alongside your iPhone and Mac, here is how to enable and use iCloud Keychain passwords on Google Chrome on Windows.

So, what’s the requirement to enable iCloud Passwords extension in Google Chrome? Well, make sure you have iCloud for Windows version 12 or later. Furthermore, bear in mind that iCloud Passwords extension only works in Chrome on computers that have iCloud for Windows installed. Also note that it doesn’t work in Chrome on macOS. That said, let’s dive right in to learn how to set up and use iCloud Passwords in Chrome on Windows.

  • Access a Saved Password in Google Chrome
  • Check If You Have a Saved Password
  • Add a New Password to iCloud Passwords Chrome Extension on Windows
  • Update an Existing Password Using iCloud Passwords Chrome Extension on Windows

Access a Saved Password in Google Chrome

If you have a saved password for a website, you can access it with ease using the iCloud Passwords Chrome extension on Windows. To get going, head over to Chrome Web Store and add the iCloud Passwords to the Chrome browser.

Check If You Have a Saved Password

Apple has made it quite easy to figure out if you have a saved password for a website. So, if you ever seem to be a bit confused, look no further than the icon of the Chrome extension.

  • If the iCloud Passwords icon is blue, that means you have a saved password for the website which you can access by clicking the button.

If you create a new account or enter a username and password not saved in iCloud, iCloud Passwords Chrome extension will save the credentials. After that, you can access the saved username and password across your iDevices with Keychain turned on.

  • Launch Google Chrome on a Windows computer. Then, either create or enter a new account on a website. After that, you will be asked to enter a six-digit verification code in the pop-up window.

Update an Existing Password Using iCloud Passwords Chrome Extension on Windows

It’s quite simple to update an existing password using the iCloud password Chrome extension. Thanks to the seamless syncing, your new password will sync with across iDevices including iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Set Up and Use iCloud Passwords Google Chrome Extension on Windows

That’s all there is to it! Better late than ever. As someone who often has to juggle between macOS and Windows, I find the introduction of iCloud Passwords a great news. And I’m sure it could be like a music to many ears. What do you have to say about this extension? Would you like to give it a try on your device? Be sure to share your thoughts with me.