How do I fix iMessage not working with my iCloud account?

Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 😉

Try the following steps:

• Disable any VPN connections and restart your iPad or tell Siri: "Restart".
• Learn how to update your iPad to the latest version of iPadOS
• Learn what to do if your iPad won’t update.

Sign in issue:

Learn what to do → If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage.

Connection issue:

Learn what to do → If you can't send or receive messages.

Need more help?

• Contact Apple Support if you still can't send or receive iMessages
• Contact your carrier if you still can't send or receive SMS, MMS or RCS messages

Additional help:

• United States: 1-800-APLCARE.
• Contact Apple Support.
• Get Support.

Good Luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian

Hello~ Try the information below…

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Click on below and review…

If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support*

Also…

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support

~Katana-San~

Which iPad mini do you have?

Did you update to the latest iPadOS version?

After you have updated your iPadOS,

read here =. Set up Messages on iPad – Apple Support (AU)