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
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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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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 😉
Why can't I login to iMessage?