windows 11 will not let me verify my apple account in iCloud for windows

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windows 11 will not let me verify my apple account in iCloud for windows

CHET MARTIN 5

i can install and setup iCloud for windows but when the program asks me to verify my account it will not complete the process

Deny Hyde 0 Reputation points

2026-04-11T19:38:06.8466667+00:00
Have similar issue. This app is issue already about 1 year prior.

the app cannot login automatically after reinstalling, even though it already recognized my apple ID. It said "Verification Failed". Already reset the app or reinstalling but the issue still persists.

if tried re login manually again (change user ID and re-enter the account), the app always needs "re-verify your email address". And the app still cannot use, even the iCloud photo cannot sync.

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Deny Hyde 0 Reputation points

2026-04-11T19:38:06.8466667+00:00

Have similar issue. This app is issue already about 1 year prior.

the app cannot login automatically after reinstalling, even though it already recognized my apple ID. It said "Verification Failed". Already reset the app or reinstalling but the issue still persists.

if tried re login manually again (change user ID and re-enter the account), the app always needs "re-verify your email address". And the app still cannot use, even the iCloud photo cannot sync.

Answer 1

Gunasekar N 68,290 Independent Advisor

Hello, thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

After entering your email address and password, you will be asked to verify your identity on your iPhone (Apple device). That is,

A message with a verification code will be sent to your Apple device (iPhone or iPad). Unlock the device that you have, approve the sign-in request for your account, and a verification code will be displayed. Enter that code in iCloud for Windows, and you should be able to sign in successfully.

Are you having trouble signing in after entering the verification code, or are you no longer receiving any verification codes?

Have you tried reinstalling the iCloud for Windows app and then checking if you can sign in successfully?

CHET MARTIN 5 Reputation points

2026-03-08T03:43:04.0933333+00:00

yes trouble after entering the code in the computer

i enter code , sign in starts , the next thing is a pop up saying my computer must be on the same blue tooth or Wi-Fi

it is on the same network

when i load the app i have all the screens pictures, contacts -cal

but when i try to enter the i do not get the do you trust popup with do you trust this computer i( do not) i (do trust)

this is where i think the problem is

talked with Apple and they said as long as you can sign in to iTunes , icloud.com, & Apple music. its a windows problem
CHET MARTIN 5 Reputation points

2026-03-08T03:46:09.7566667+00:00

i have a surface and no problems with iCloud

Answer 2

Gunasekar N 68,290 Independent Advisor

Hi,

Could you please try reinstalling the iCloud app from the Microsoft Store once again and check if you’re able to sign in successfully?

If possible, turn on the hotspot on your iPhone, connect your Windows PC to your iPhone’s network, and then try signing in to iCloud with your account.

Try restarting both the devices.

Let me know if you still need more help.

CHET MARTIN 5 Reputation points

2026-03-08T22:33:32.84+00:00

did all that and get the same result, must be something blocking the sign in
CHET MARTIN 5 Reputation points

2026-03-09T17:57:33.55+00:00

Found Problem my iPhone has a VPN on and was not disabled, turned off and iCloud took the code
Gunasekar N 68,290 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-10T06:34:24.9366667+00:00

Hi,

Glad that you have resolved the issue!

Have a good day.
Christina Parissi 0 Reputation points

2026-04-10T22:02:37.1966667+00:00

I have a VPN and iCloud for Windows installed properly, but now it says, "Re-verify your email address" so you don't lose your stuff or something like that, and I can't re-verify it, it won't let me,
Deny Hyde 0 Reputation points

2026-04-11T19:36:42.85+00:00
Have similar issue. This app is issue already about 1 year prior.

the app cannot login automatically after reinstalling, even though it already recognized my apple ID. It said "Verification Failed". Already reset the app or reinstalling but the issue still persists.

if tried re login manually again (change user ID and re-enter the account), the app always needs "re-verify your email address". And the app still cannot use, even the iCloud photo cannot sync.

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