Q: When I try to set up my iCloud mail etc. I get an error saying "There was e=an error connecting to the Apple ID server."

When I try to set up my iCloud mail etc. I get an error saying "There was e=an error connecting to the Apple ID server." I am on MBA, OS X El Capitan10.11.4.

BTW, I am also having trouble connecting to iCloud mail from my iPhone 6s Plus.

It is not a case of incorrect or forgotten password.

MacBook Air (11-inch Mid 2011), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on May 3, 2016 8:38 AM

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Allen A May 4, 2016 11:43 AM in response to AmitavaB
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May 4, 2016 11:43 AM in response to AmitavaB

Hello AmitavaB,

I understand that you're having trouble getting signed into your iCloud account on both your Mac and your iPhone. Fortunately the article linked below details a number of troubleshooting steps that can help get your account successfully signed in on all of your systems and devices.
iCloud: Account troubleshooting
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203356

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