Apple id server error in recovery assistant

In Makbook Pro 13" mid 2012 I forgot password of local account so I'm using recovery assistant (ver 1.0) to recover IT by apple id but, althogh I link Mac to wifi network, I got this error:


There was an error connecting to the Apple ID Server



I'm sure password of Apple id is right, suggestions ?

Earlier Mac models

Posted on Jan 1, 2026 11:41 PM

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Posted on Jan 2, 2026 12:06 AM

"Apple id server error in recovery assistant: In Makbook Pro 13" mid 2012 I forgot password of local account so I'm using recovery assistant (ver 1.0) to recover IT by apple id but, althogh I link Mac to wifi network, I got this error: There was an error connecting to the Apple ID Server I'm sure password of Apple id is right, suggestions ?"

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Troubleshooting: "There was an error connecting to the Apple ID Server":


A. Start Here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support


B. Turn Off VPNs:

Are you logged in to any other user --a user that has a VPN turned on in it? If so, turn it off.


C. Apple's System Status:

As of this reply, there are no errors on Apple's System Status Site.


D. Use Ethernet: If WiFi is not working, then be use an Ethernet Cable, by connecting it from your computer to your outer. There is an Ethernet port, according to Apple: MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support


E. Confirm that you Have Internet Access Elsewise:

Use Safari in Recovery:

  1. Hold Down: [command + R]
  2. Click: Utilities menu
  3. Select: Safari


F. Restart your Router:

If you do not have internet connection, then power off your router for 30 seconds and then power it back on. Was about 2 minutes, and then attempt another session.

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Jan 2, 2026 12:06 AM in response to Rickyleroy

"Apple id server error in recovery assistant: In Makbook Pro 13" mid 2012 I forgot password of local account so I'm using recovery assistant (ver 1.0) to recover IT by apple id but, althogh I link Mac to wifi network, I got this error: There was an error connecting to the Apple ID Server I'm sure password of Apple id is right, suggestions ?"

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Troubleshooting: "There was an error connecting to the Apple ID Server":


A. Start Here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support


B. Turn Off VPNs:

Are you logged in to any other user --a user that has a VPN turned on in it? If so, turn it off.


C. Apple's System Status:

As of this reply, there are no errors on Apple's System Status Site.


D. Use Ethernet: If WiFi is not working, then be use an Ethernet Cable, by connecting it from your computer to your outer. There is an Ethernet port, according to Apple: MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support


E. Confirm that you Have Internet Access Elsewise:

Use Safari in Recovery:

  1. Hold Down: [command + R]
  2. Click: Utilities menu
  3. Select: Safari


F. Restart your Router:

If you do not have internet connection, then power off your router for 30 seconds and then power it back on. Was about 2 minutes, and then attempt another session.

Jan 2, 2026 2:47 AM in response to TheLittles

TheLittles wrote:

A. Start Here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support


Hi TheLittles,

I just read this arcicle you suggested.

It reports only recent OSX infact in older MacBook, in the Recovery Assistant 1.0 (115) It's missing "Disk utility, Restore from TM, Safari, reinstall OSX"

In menu there are these 3 entries:"reboot, shutdown and boot disk"



B. Turn Off VPNs:

How can I disable it If I cannot login to Mac ?


C. Apple's System Status:

all services are ok


D. Use Ethernet:


How can I set ethernet In this assitant ? I tried to link ethernet cable to Mac but no new icon apperas.

I can set only wifi network icon which says that it's liked with my ssid wifi network.


E. Confirm that you Have Internet Access Elsewise:

Use Safari in Recovery:

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