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Why can't I login to iMessage?

I'm having difficulty login to iMessage. It kept going back to the login page. What did I do wrong?

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi, iOS 6

Posted on May 6, 2013 10:38 PM

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Posted on May 9, 2013 6:52 AM

Hi Ochid60,



Trouble logging into iMessage may be resolved by following this resource. While it refers to Mac OS X, most of the steps can also be followed on your iPad (Logging into http://id.apple.com, checking Date & Time in Settings).



FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970


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If the above does not resolve your issue, you may want to look over:


iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268



Thanks,


Matt M.

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Question marked as Best reply

May 9, 2013 6:52 AM in response to Orchid60

Hi Ochid60,



Trouble logging into iMessage may be resolved by following this resource. While it refers to Mac OS X, most of the steps can also be followed on your iPad (Logging into http://id.apple.com, checking Date & Time in Settings).



FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970


User uploaded file


If the above does not resolve your issue, you may want to look over:


iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268



Thanks,


Matt M.

May 9, 2013 8:10 AM in response to Orchid60

Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319


Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367


The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting

http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8


Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268


iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510


Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245


iOS: About Messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529


Set up iMessage

http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/


iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538


How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS

http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/


Troubleshooting Messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755


Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try

http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/


Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime

http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l


FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/


Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90


How to Block Someone on FaceTime

http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html


My Facetime Doesn't Ring

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4155326


To send messages to non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8


How to Send SMS from iPad

http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html


You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.

http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/


 Cheers, Tom 😉

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