5 Ways to Fix iCloud on Windows 10 Keeps Asking for Password Issue

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Check for Conflicts with Outlook

The Outlook app on Windows is known to cause all sorts of problems with iCloud, including nagging for the password.

Step 1: If you are not using Outlook,uninstall it from the Start Menuby right-clicking on it.

Step 2: Alternatively, if you are using Outlook and iCloud on the same machine, you can also switch to aguest user accountto check if iCloud still keeps asking for the password. A guest user account on Windows doesn’t have admin rights.

Step 3: Additionally, you should also disable the iCloud add-on in the Outlook app to get rid of the password dialogue. Open Outlook and go toFile > Options.

Step 4: Now, check under theAdd-ins tabwhether the iCloud Outlook Add-in is present under the Active Application Add-ins. If yes, select theCOM Add-ins optionat the bottom and clickGo.

Step 5: Finally,uncheck the iCloud Outlook Add-inor even remove it completely from the right sidebar menu. It’s recommended that you turn it off and back on, and if that doesn’t work, only then remove it.

Read Also:How to Clear iCloud Storage That Is Full on iPhone and iPad

Fix 2: Change Apple Password

Step 1: To change your password on your iPhone, head over toSettings > [your name] > Sign-in & Security > Change Password.

Note: You can also change your password on the Apple website. You should see the password reset or forgot password option on the login page.

Step 2: Once you’ve changed your Apple ID password, try logging again to the iCloud account on your PC with the new credentials. That should do the trick.

Fix 3: Run in Windows 7 Compatibility Mode

Running an older version of iCloud or even the latest version in Windows 7 compatibility mode seems to be working for some users.

Step 1:Right-clickon theiCloud iconin the Start menu and selectOpen file location.

Step 2: Now,right-clickon theiCloud fileto selectPropertieshere.

Step 3: Under theCompatibility tab, check Run this program in compatibility mode forand selectWindows 7from the drop-down menu.

Now, click onApplyto save changes. Once done, try to see if that resolves your issue.

Fix 4: Fix Socket Error (Command Prompt)

A socket error could be responsible for the iCloud password error. This can be fixed with the help of cmd.

Step 1: Search for and openCommand Prompt with admin rights.

Step 2: Next, type the below command. You can also copy-paste it by right-clicking anywhere on the CMD window.

Once the command runs, try relaunching the iCloud app to see if the password issue has been fixed or not.

Fix 5: Try Another Apple ID

Maybe it’s time to create a new Apple ID? I know this isn’t exactly the solution you were looking for, but if you have reached so far, there seems no other way. You cancreate a new Apple ID online, and then use that to try and login to the iCloud application.

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Last updated on 09 July, 2024

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