iMessage authentication error when logging into iCloud

I haven't been able to use my Apple ID to access FaceTime or iMessage on my MacBook Air. It keeps saying that "there was an error during authentication". I have a strong connection, my Mac is fully updated with High Sierra 10.13.4, and my firewall isn't the cause. I can log into my iCloud account on safari and on my iPhone so I'm not sure whats going on. I've already tried reseting the NVRAM.

MACBOOK AIR (13-INCH, 2017), iOS 11.4

Posted on May 30, 2018 11:42 AM

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Posted on May 31, 2018 11:51 AM

Message activation error



Have someone else attempt to sign in using their Apple ID. If they can successfully sign in and use Messages/FaceTime, it may be your Apple ID.Someone I know had this happen and I was able to sign in usingmy Apple ID. After a call to Apple Support and then being elevated to a tier 2 support person, it turned out it was a problem with their Apple ID. It took the software engineers 3-4 days to fix the problem. When calling Apple, make sure you tell them it is an Apple ID problem so you don't get charged.


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May 31, 2018 11:51 AM in response to aloeverai

Message activation error



Have someone else attempt to sign in using their Apple ID. If they can successfully sign in and use Messages/FaceTime, it may be your Apple ID.Someone I know had this happen and I was able to sign in usingmy Apple ID. After a call to Apple Support and then being elevated to a tier 2 support person, it turned out it was a problem with their Apple ID. It took the software engineers 3-4 days to fix the problem. When calling Apple, make sure you tell them it is an Apple ID problem so you don't get charged.


There is a contact link.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2)


Apple Support by e-mail or chat Select your device, Battery, Power and Charging, then Power adapter not working to get a chat option.


Apple Support using Twitter



Or fill out and submit this form.

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iMessage authentication error when logging into iCloud

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