"Recovery server could not be contacted" Error Message

I clicked on the wifi logo on the top right of the screen and joined my network, seems to be downloading the OS fine now

This is very helpful I just tried this method use not my Time zone but the UTC time zone and it

Make sure that your internet have connected.

I had this issue. I plugged the macbook pro 15in into my network with a usb to ethernet adapter and plugged it into the network. Then it worked

I’m trying to reinstall macOS High Sierra! But every time it shows that “the recovery server could not be contacted”. Is there any other options to connect with the server without any trouble?

See the earlier comments about setting the date. That solved it for me.

Yes, it’s solved 🙂

Kunyapat P. Jeab

I got mine fixed by turning on the WiFi in the top right corner of the screen.

Please, turn on your WiFi and connect it. Hope, it will help.

Thank you man! You saved me hours of frustration. This fixed it for me.

Same here. Now I have a very expensive paper weight.

Try that one i posted..its helped me!! Credit to owner post.

Thanks very much Jo!

This solved the problem for me.

Hey guys I fixed it my date time was correct all I had to do was connect it to my wifi.

Try check your local time on your Mac, maybe its different with Apple Servers and thats why its not working.