Error msg; cannot contact the server. Try again later...mail and FaceTime...
Can't login with Apple ID... keep getting error msg. Cannot contact the server. Try again later.
iPad, iOS 10
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Messages - If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime
Do you have access to another WiFi network where you can try? That has worked for several people.
Try a restart.
Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Try a forced restart.
If necessary
Do a backup and try a factory reset. Then restore from your backup.
Backup - Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup