Apple’s iCloud app for Windows iCloud Keychain password manager now supports two-factor authentication codes, according to user reports posted on Reddit.
Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, acts as an additional layer of security for online accounts, by requiring a code generated by a password manager when the account owner logs in.
Apple includes support for generating 2FA codes in iCloud Keychain in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, obviating the need for a third-party two-factor authentication app. Now it looks like Apple has brought parity to the password manager included in its iCloud utility for Windows by including a 2FA generator, according to Redditors.
Apple launched the iCloud Keychain password manager app last August, allowing Windows users to access their iCloud Keychain passwords for cross-device functionality. Apple also added an option in November for users to generate strong passwords in iCloud for Windows.
With the password management option, those running Windows can access their iCloud keychain passwords and can add, edit, copy and paste, delete, and search for usernames or passwords.
The iCloud password extensions for Microsoft Edge and Windows Chrome work in tandem with the password feature, allowing iCloud passwords to be autofilled on a Windows machine, just like in Safari. iCloud for Windows Passwords is part of iCloud for Windows, and Windows users can download it from the Microsoft Store.
(Via 9to5Mac.)
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