Fixing the “Your iCloud Account Settings Are Out of Date” Error on Windows

Step 1: Check the Apple System Status

Visit the Apple System Status page to confirm if there are any reported issues with iCloud services.

Pro Tip: Regularly monitor this page for updates on Apple service statuses.

Step 2: Remove and Re-add Your Account

To remove your iCloud Mail from Outlook:

1. Open Outlook.
2. Navigate to “ File > Info > Account Settings > Account Settings.”
3. Select your iCloud Mail account under the Email tab and click Remove.

After that, re-add your account and check if the error persists.

Step 3: Verify Your System Date and Time

Ensure your system’s date and time settings are correct:

1. Open Settings on Windows.
2. Select “ Time & language > Date & time.”
3. Adjust the settings if they are incorrect.

After adjusting, verify if the error continues.

Step 4: Update Your Account Password

To change your iCloud account password:

1. Log into your iCloud account via a web browser.
2. Click on your profile icon and select iCloud Settings.
3. Navigate to Apple ID Settings and select Password.
4. Set a new password and apply it in Outlook.

Step 5: Enable Two-Factor Authentication

To enhance security, enable Two-Factor Authentication:

1. Log into your Apple account.
2. Go to iCloud Settings and select Apple ID Settings.
3. Under Account Security, enable Two-Factor Authentication.
4. Generate an app-specific password for Outlook.

Use this app-specific password when re-adding your account in Outlook.

Step 6: Repair or Reset iCloud for Windows

To repair or reset the iCloud application:

1. Open Windows Settings.
2. Navigate to Apps > Installed apps.
3. Locate and select iCloud.
4. Click on the three dots and select Advanced options.
5. Click Repair or Reset as needed.

Why does my computer keep saying my iCloud settings are out of date?

Does iCloud work on Windows 11/10?