Trying to sign in ti icloud photo stream getting(can't sign beacouse of server error ) can anyone help?

Trying to sign into icloud photo stream getting error message (can't sign beacouse oer error) can anyone help?

Hi fatackett7!
Here is an article that can help you troubleshoot this issue with your Photo Stream:
iCloud: My Photo Stream troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3989
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
-Braden

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