spjuver555 Author

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iMessage cant log in

For a long time, I'm not able to log in to iMessage. After adding my apple id details it says "an error occurred during authentication". I thought it was a temporary problem and now after such a long time I'm sure, the problem is connected to my computer somewhere. I searched the internet for the solution but couldn't find any that work.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 3, 2021 2:22 PM

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spjuver555 Author

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Jun 4, 2021 2:53 PM in response to Eric Root

I figured out that main problem is that my Macbook Pro is missing a serial number. It says, serial unavailable.

How can I add back the serial to my laptop?

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Jun 3, 2021 2:30 PM in response to spjuver555

Messages – Can’t log in.

Messages – Can’t log in 2.

Messages - If you can‘t sign in to your iMessage account or FaceTime on your Mac.

Message activation error.

Error Occurred During Activation for iMessage or FaceTime on Mac

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Jun 5, 2021 8:59 AM in response to spjuver555

I'm not sure you can do that. Try contacting Apple Support.

Apple Support Contact.

Work through the screens to get an email or chat option.

Apple Support by e-mail or chat.

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