"Recovery server could not be contacted" Error Message

This totally worked!

I was stuck with the same problem for 2 days!

Just as Desmet said, I used the terminal to set the current date and time and it worked!

I kept attempting to reset my laptop and was having the same issue. I just had to log into my WiFi and it started working. Hope this helps? :-)

Thanks.

Setting to the correct time and date fixed the first error message issue

Hi friend... in what time zone should I set ? From where I purchased or from UTC?

Wi-fi is available, however, you’ll find the fastest (and likely most secure) connection will be found by directly connecting your machine using an Ethernet cable directly to your modem (or router).

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.