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For users invested in the Apple ecosystem, managing passwords across different devices can be a challenge. iCloud Passwords is a Chrome extension developed by Apple that bridges this gap by allowing users to access and autofill passwords stored in iCloud Keychain directly within Google Chrome on Windows PCs. This extension ensures that passwords created or updated in Chrome are synced with iCloud Keychain, providing a unified password management experience across Apple devices and Windows PCs.

Key Features

• Password Autofill: Automatically fill passwords from iCloud Keychain when signing into websites using Chrome.
• Cross-Platform Syncing: Sync passwords created in Chrome with iCloud Keychain, making them accessible across Apple devices.
• Verification Code Generation: Generate verification codes by right-clicking on a QR code, enhancing security for sensitive accounts.

Compatibility and Requirements

The iCloud Passwords extension is compatible with macOS Sonoma or later and Windows versions supported by the iCloud for Windows app. To use this extension on a Windows PC, users must download and install the iCloud for Windows app from the Microsoft Store and enable iCloud Passwords.

Security and Privacy

iCloud Passwords handles personally identifiable information and authentication information securely. Apple has disclosed that the extension does not sell user data to third parties and ensures that data usage is limited to the core functionality of the extension.

Setup and Usage

1. Install the iCloud Passwords extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Download and install the iCloud for Windows app if you're on a Windows PC.
3. Enable iCloud Passwords within the iCloud for Windows app to start syncing passwords.

By integrating iCloud Keychain with Chrome, iCloud Passwords simplifies password management for users who work across Apple and Windows devices.