Ipad 2 - Cannot Sign Into Icloud
I am trying to sign into my icloud on my ipad 2 and it says verification failed because there was an error connecting to the Apple ID server.
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If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud or your account, Apple has a list of things you can try in the document If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud - Apple Support
Have you tried restarting the device?
Is the iCloud server working? --> Apple - Support - System Status
If you are using a VPN, try turning it off and see if you can then log in. E.g., AppStore - Apple Community
If an item is greyed out or restricted, see this support article —> Use Screen Time on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
For more assistance try the iCloud Support web site --> iCloud - Official Apple Support
If you still have problems try official Apple Support. Click here --> Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support Select your country, then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.
or:
Contact Apple for support and service --> "See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world."
Click here --> Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
Also note than an iPad2 is using fairly old software and hasn't been updated by Apple in many years now. It is conceivable it no longer knows how to talk to Apple's servers. I have an iPad2 and I know it has many difficulties when browsing the web.