Using the Apple Notes app on Windows – Nairobi Times

Although it’s a native app for Apple devices, the Notes app can also be easily accessed from a computer running Windows. However, for this to be possible, the user must first of all have an Apple ID account to be able to activate the synchronization of their Notes on iCloud.

Once synced — which can be activated on an iPhone, Mac, or iPad, as we’ll see next — your iCloud Notes can be securely accessed from a Windows computer. Understand better below how to do it!

How to Enable iCloud Sync

On iPhone or iPad

In the “Settings” of your device, sign in to the Apple ID account and then in “iCloud”. On your Apple ID screen, confirm that Notes app sync is turned on.

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on Mac

In your Mac’s System Preferences, enter “Apple ID” at the top of the window; then select the “iCloud” option in the sidebar. On your Apple ID’s iCloud screen, confirm that Notes app sync is turned on.

How to access and use the Apple Notes app on a Windows PC

Access the iCloud website

On a Windows computer, open the browser of your choice, go to the iCloud website, and sign in with your Apple ID credentials. Depending on your security settings, you may need to confirm login through one of your trusted devices.

Open the Notes app

When you log into your Apple ID account, you’ll find listed a number of apps synced with iCloud, such as Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Photos, and more. Click to open the Notes app.

Access your Notes on PC

When you open the Notes app, you can view, access, and edit all your synced content via iCloud on a Windows PC.