Can't setup iCloud account in the People app

Question

I am trying to add my iCloud account to the People app in Windows 10 (Fall Creator's Edition).

My steps:

1. I start the People app and click Add Accounts.
2. I select iCloud from the list. For email address, I enter my login email address for iCloud. For Send your messages..., I enter my name. And then the iCloud password. And then click Sign in.
3. It says Your account was setup successfully, but then when I dismiss the dialog, it says .

What am I missing? Why does it not connect?

Answer 1

If you are using two-factor authentication for your Apple ID you'll have to use an app-specific password.

1. Sign in to your Apple ID account page.
2. In the Security section, click Generate Password below App-Specific Passwords.
3. Follow the steps on your screen.

After you generate your app-specific password, enter or paste it into the password field of the app as you would normally.