The generation of two-factor authentication codes arrives on the Windows application of the password manager of iCloud. This makes it easier to access your accounts saved in the Apple cloud from a PC.
In 2021, Apple had launched a big iCloud app update for Windows. She was bringing the password manager for the first time, previously reserved for Apple brand devices. This time another update brings support for Code Generatortwo-factor authentication (2FA).
Double authentication with iCloud arrives on Windows
The media 9to5Mac writes that users of the application have reported on Reddit that the latest version of the iCloud Passwords app brought support for two-factor authentication. A function that arrived on iCloud with iOS 15 and macOS Monterey last year, before recently arriving on Windows (Windows 10 or 11).
As a reminder, double authentication is a method that uses two verification factors to be sure that the person who wishes to identify himself is the person to whom the account belongs. If it is of course not infallible, this method has the merit of being more secure than if it were not used, in particular for secure your smartphone, tablet, etc. Associating it with a password manager is a way ofhave secure passwords that you don’t necessarily have to remember.
A function available only on Edge and Chrome
iCloud supports two-factor authentication, which frees users of Apple products from relying on third-party apps to store generated codes. It is now also available on Windows computers. Also, the version for Microsoft’s operating system now allows you to add and read notes related to passwords stored in iCloud. It was previously only available on Apple devices since iOS 15.4.
However, there are some limitations, since the password manager only works with Edge and Chrome. If you use Firefox for example, cannot use iCloud on Windows.
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