Q: The server returned the error: Failed to connect to the iCloud server.

Hi missgarmisch!

I have a couple of articles for you that will help you troubleshoot the issues you are seeing with your iCloud account. The first is a general iCloud account troubleshooting article, and can be found here:

iCloud: Account troubleshooting

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3988

After you have followed the steps in that article to make sure you are able to connect to your iCloud account, this next article will help you troubleshoot any issues you may be seeing with your iCloud email account specifically. That article can be found here:

iCloud: Troubleshooting iCloud Mail

http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4002

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!

Regards,

Braden