Connect Outlook and iCloud on Windows - Here's how

In this practical tip, we will show you how to connect Outlook to Apple's iCloud.

How to set up iCloud in Outlook

First of all, of course, you need an iCloud account. After downloading and installing the software (for example here), enter your Apple ID and password.

1. You can now determine which data (mail, calendar, notes, photos, bookmarks) you want to compare. When this is complete, a test email will be sent to your Apple ID address.
2. Ideally, the next time you start Outlook, you will automatically have the new Apple folders "iCloud" and " " in your Outlook folder list. If you have selected them, your Apple contacts and calendar entries will also appear in Outlook.
3. If you have installed Outlook after iCloud, you may need to repair or update iCloud to activate the Outlook connection. You will be prompted to do so automatically after you have started Outlook and closed it again.
4. To repair iCloud, click on "Programs and Features" in the message and search for iCloud in the program list. With a right click you can change the software. In the subsequent dialog, select "Repair".
5. You should now see "With Outlook" in your iCloud software under "Mail, Contacts, Calendar". Click the appropriate box to start synchronization.

Connect iCloud to Outlook manually

1. You can also set up the iCloud account manually in Outlook. To do this, open the "File" tab and then "Account settings". Click here on "New".
2. Now select "Email Account" - then you can enter your name, your Apple ID address and the associated password. The server data will then be called up automatically after clicking on "Next".
3. The associated folders "iCloud" and " " then appear on the left in your Outlook folder list. Please note that the iCloud account set up in this way can only synchronize emails, but not calendar entries, contacts or notes.

This practical tip was carried out under Windows 7 with Outlook 2010 and iCloud 3.1. Here's how to best set up iCloud on your Apple device.