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Last year, Apple updated its iCloud for Windows utility with a password manager for the first time so users can access and manage their passwords stored in iCloud Keychain from a Windows PC. iCloud Utility has now been updated with support for the Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) code generator.

iCloud 2FA Code Generator for Windows

As Reddit users note, the latest version of iCloud Passwords for Windows (which is included with iCloud Utility for Windows) now works with two-factor authentication codes, also known as 2FA. 2FA support was first added to iCloud Keychain with iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, and now it finally works with Windows too.

For those unfamiliar, a two-factor authentication code is an extra layer of security that can be requested when logging into a website or app. These codes can be generated by password managers such as 1Password, LastPass, and iCloud Keychain.

Since support for two-factor authentication codes has been added to iCloud Keychain, iPhone, iPad, and Mac users no longer need third-party apps to save and store these codes. And now, Windows users using the iCloud Passwords utility can also access the 2FA code generator. However, there are some restrictions.

On Windows, iCloud passwords only work with Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. This means that users who prefer other web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox must open the iCloud Passwords utility every time they need to generate a 2FA code using iCloud Keychain.

With the latest update, Windows users can also add and view notes added to their iCloud Keychain passwords, a feature that was introduced in iOS 15.4. In November 2021, Apple also added the ability to create strong passwords with iCloud passwords on Windows.

While iCloud Keychain doesn’t have as many features as its competitors, it can be a good alternative to a free password manager for users who have at least one Apple device. iCloud for Windows is available for free from the Microsoft Store. This requires a PC running Windows 10 or later.

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