Messages `unexpected error'

When I login to Messages, I get an error, `an unexpected error has occurred' and it never logs me in. I can use Messages on my iPad with no problem so the account itself seems to be found. Any ideas?

MacBook Air

Posted on Feb 21, 2023 2:16 AM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2023 2:36 AM

Perhaps elements in the Support Document from Apple may provide some insights on this issue


link below


If you can't sign in to your iMessage account or FaceTime on your Mac - Apple Support (CA)


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1 - Restart in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.


2 - Safe Mode will also eliminate Third Party Software, extensions and drivers from loading. It will only load the Minimum amount of Core Apple Processes to allow the the computer to function at a reduced Level of Performance 


3 - Does the issue present in this mode ?


4 - Sometimes a Safe Boot followed by a Normal Boot will just put things right.

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Feb 21, 2023 2:36 AM in response to fitzjohn888

Perhaps elements in the Support Document from Apple may provide some insights on this issue


link below


If you can't sign in to your iMessage account or FaceTime on your Mac - Apple Support (CA)


Also >>


1 - Restart in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.


2 - Safe Mode will also eliminate Third Party Software, extensions and drivers from loading. It will only load the Minimum amount of Core Apple Processes to allow the the computer to function at a reduced Level of Performance 


3 - Does the issue present in this mode ?


4 - Sometimes a Safe Boot followed by a Normal Boot will just put things right.

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