problem logging into iCloud

[midas]

Hi,

I have Bookends 12.8.1 (latest version). I am attempting to set up iCloud-based sync and am having trouble logging into my iCloud account via Bookends. I changed Folder Locations for Attachment Folder to iCloud Folder for iOS Sync.

I then tried to 'Sign in to Cloud' using the button located at the bottom right of the left-side Groups list. I log in using my app-specific iCloud password, and it does not work.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[Jon]

Log in with your Apple ID, not an app-specific password.

Jon
Sonny Software

[midas]

Hmmm... this is somewhat confusing (and, not your fault, really).

For improved security, Apple is requiring app-specific passwords for iCloud --- this makes sense from a security standpoint. All apps are required to work this way, starting June 15, according to Apple. I'm already doing this for another app (Fantastical).

Have I misunderstood?

[midas]

I dug around a bit more, and found clarification on Apple's site. Apparently, app-specific pwd is required only for apps that access iCloud via a method that does not support two-factor authentication. Since Bookends is using iCloud Drive, this is a non-issue, and I can use my regular Apple login/pwd. I don't know if any of that made sense to a non-computer programming person. But, that's what it says on Apple's web site, and I have to take their word.

I logged in using my normal Apple ID/pwd, and it seems to be working fine.

Hopefully, this is useful to others.

Thanks.

[pip]

It doesn't make complete sense to me. What's to stop an app collecting Apple ID login information ?