cannot connect to cddb server

I also have this problem. It says to check my network connections. But all is fine there. I even disconnected from my home network and connected using my cellular data network and get the same thing. I'm also having a similar problem with iPhoto when attempting to use its sharing features. It says No Network Connection. This has been going on for months and at one point during that time, both problems cleared for a very short time but are now back. I'm completely stummped.

I have included the full post as I connot take credit. But the following just worked for me. I have a 2013 model Macbook with iTunes 11.

Good luck.

JWMS1985

Re: Unable to connect to the CDDB server. The network cannot be reached.

I do not know if you have this solved but I may have a solution. I have a MacBookPro early 2011 model with iTunes 11 installed. This is what I did to get it working;

1. Close iTunes

2. Open System Preferences

3. Clicked on Network

4. Select WiFi in the white column on the left

5. Choose the Advanced button in the lower right hand side

6. Press the Proxies tab

7. Choose Auto Proxy Discovery (a tick will apear)

8. Press Ok, then Apply on the Network section and close the window.

9. Relaunch iTunes and see if it connects

Hopefully it works for you.

This fix was awesome for me, went through the above process and it worked a treat🙂 Thanks sg65au,

After years of working flawlessly couple of days ago I got the same message. I was glad to find this fix. It still works.

This did not help.

Oh, I just shut down my computer and re-started...Now it works!

brilliant! thank you!