Can't log into FaceTime/iMessage "The server encountered an error processing registration" help?

I've checked several other similar questions and tried everything, I can't uninstall and I would reset my mac to factory settings, where it erases everything, but I have expensive programs on here that I can't transfer until later.  Anyone have a clue what to do?

Try again from here:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/mountain-lion/messages-beta/
realize that this is still Beta software.

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  • HT5395 "Could not sing in to iMessage: the server encounter an error processing registration.  Please try again later. any clue?

    Hi!
    Long story sort:
    I did a backup from my Iphone on my computer in iTunes.
    Since that, the iMessage on my computer is offline
    I try to sign in with my AppleID but I can't
    The message is: Could not sign in to Imessage.  The server encounter an error processing registration.  Please try again.
    An I try again and again!
    Is someone has any clue?
    Thanks in advance!
    JuliA

    This could be a complicated problem to solve, as there are many possible causes for it. Test after taking each of the following steps that you haven't already tried. Back up all data before making any changes.
    Before proceeding, test on another network, if possible. That could be a public Wi-Fi hotspot, if your computer is portable, or a cellular network if you have a mobile device that can share its Internet connection. If you find that iMessage works on the other network, the problem is in your network or at your ISP, not in your computer.
    Step 1
    Check the status of the service. If the service is down, wait tor it to come back up. There may be a localized outage, even if the status indicator is green.
    Step 2
    Sign out of iMessage on all your Apple devices. Log out and log back in. Try again to sign in.
    Step 3
    Restart your router and your broadband device, if they're separate. You may have to skip this step if you don't control those devices.
    Step 4
    From the menu bar, select
     ▹ About This Mac
    Below the "OS X" legend in the window that opens, the OS version appears. Click the version line twice to display the serial number. If the number is missing or invalid according to this web form, take the machine to an Apple Store or other authorized service center to have the problem corrected.
    Step 5
    Take the steps suggested in this support article. If you don't understand some of the steps or can't carry them out, ask for guidance.
    Step 6
    From the menu bar, select
     ▹ System Preferences ▹ Network
    If the preference pane is locked, click the lock icon in the lower left corner and enter your password to unlock it. Then click the Advanced button and select the Proxies tab. If the box marked SOCKS Proxy is checked, uncheck it. You don’t need to change any other settings in the window. Click OK and then Apply. Test.
    The result may be that you can't connect to the Internet at all. Revert the change if that happens, or if iMessage still doesn't work. Remember that you must Apply any changes you make in the preference pane before they take effect.
    Step 7
    Select from the menu bar
     ▹ System Preferences… ▹ Flash Player ▹ Storage
    and click
    Block all sites from storing information on this computer
    Close the preference pane.
    Step 8
    Make sure you know the ID and password you use with iMessage. Launch the Keychain Access application in any of the following ways:
    ☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
    ☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
    ☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Keychain Access in the icon grid.
    Use the search box in the toolbar of the Keychain Access window to find and delete all items with "iMessage" in the name. Log out and log back in.
    Step 9
    Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
    While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
    Test while logged in as Guest. After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
    *Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
    If iMessage worked in the guest account, stop here and post your results.
    Step 10
    Boot in safe mode and log in. Note: If FileVault is enabled on some models, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
    Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including Wi-Fi on certain models.  The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
    The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
    Test while in safe mode. After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and test again.
    If iMessage worked in safe mode, but didn't work when you booted out of safe mode, stop here and post your results.
    Step 11
    Reset the NVRAM.
    Step 12
    Reinstall OS X.
    Step 13
    If none of the above steps resolves the issue, make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or contact Apple Support.

  • Okay im trying to turn on my messaging on my macbook but every time i try and log in it says the server encountered an error processing registration

    hello

    Hi there mackenziegb,
    You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
    FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3970
    -Griff W. 

  • I cant login my facetime? it shows the server encountered an error processing registration..

    HI
    My facetime shows the server encountered an error processing registration. Pls try again later. I tried to login since morning. I am using Mac book pro. lion.

    hi thanks for the reply,
    im using facetime. when i first got my laptop i worked then about 2 weeks ago it stopped working. i have booked an appointment with apple to see if they can do anything.
    i put my password in and it verifies but come up with saying the server encounted an error processing registration.
    do you know what it means ?
    Isaac

  • When ever i try logging into FaceTime or iMessage on my Macpro i get The server encountered an error processing registration. Please try again later. what could be the problem..N.B I'm located in trinidad in the caribbean message

    When ever i try logging into FaceTime or iMessage on my Macpro i get The server encountered an error processing registration. Please try again later. what could be the problem..N.B I'm located in trinidad in the caribbean message

    Hi,
    As the Other threads suggests I would check the Date and Time settings on the Mac and compare that with the settings in the router.
    Messages (and iChat before that) send Time stamped info to Login and to send IMs.
    Obviously most people set their Macs to their Time Zone and nearest city/town.
    What people sometimes forget is that their Router/Modem device(s) have to be set correctly as well.
    EDIT
    Also Add a Public DNS server to your System Preferences> Network > Advanced Button > DNS  tab
    A Google one such as 8.8.4.4 or 8.8.8.8 seem to work well for most people
    10:15 PM      Saturday; March 17, 2012
    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"
      iMac 2.5Ghz 5i 2011 (Lion 10.7.3)
     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),
    "Limit the Logs to the Bits above Binary Images."  No, Seriously
    Message was edited by: Ralph Johns (UK)

  • IMessage & Facetime log in error - The server encountered an error processing registration.

    I'm hoping someone can help me out here. Both my iMessage and Facetime was working fine until yesterday when I get logged out all of a sudden. I tried signing in to my iMessage & Facetime and all I keep getting is an error saying "The server encountered an error processing registration. Please try again later."
    My Apple ID is active and working on my iTunes, iCloud, Macbook Air and iPhone but it's only on my iMac that's giving me this problem. Both my MBA and iMac are running on Mountain Lion.
    I tried deleting the  ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.imessage.plist method as suggested by others. It did NOT work. I tried setting my date/time automatically. It also did NOT work. I'm just puzzled as to why my MBA is able to log in to Facetime and iMessage but not my iMac.

    Hi,
    Try booting into Safe Mode and if successful reboot and use Messages normally.
    10:23 PM      Monday; September 24, 2012
    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"
      iMac 2.5Ghz 5i 2011 (Mountain Lion 10.8.2)
     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),
     Couple of iPhones and and iPad
    "Limit the Logs to the Bits above Binary Images."  No, Seriously

  • Why is it when I log into FaceTime I get " the server encountered ad error processing registration, please try again" I never seen this before how do I get FaceTime again ??

    when I try to log into facetime I recieve a message that says the server encountered an error processing registration please try again later. I have been trying to facetime for days this just happened a few days ago, how do I get around this ?

    Hi,
    As the Other threads suggests I would check the Date and Time settings on the Mac and compare that with the settings in the router.
    Messages (and iChat before that) send Time stamped info to Login and to send IMs.
    Obviously most people set their Macs to their Time Zone and nearest city/town.
    What people sometimes forget is that their Router/Modem device(s) have to be set correctly as well.
    EDIT
    Also Add a Public DNS server to your System Preferences> Network > Advanced Button > DNS  tab
    A Google one such as 8.8.4.4 or 8.8.8.8 seem to work well for most people
    10:15 PM      Saturday; March 17, 2012
    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"
      iMac 2.5Ghz 5i 2011 (Lion 10.7.3)
     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),
    "Limit the Logs to the Bits above Binary Images."  No, Seriously
    Message was edited by: Ralph Johns (UK)

  • Unable to log into FaceTime it says "the server encountered an error processing registration please try again later. Apple ID is verified ok but could not login. Please help. Thanks

    Unable to log into FaceTime it says "the server encountered an error processing registration please try again later. Apple ID is verified ok but could not login. Please help. Thanks

    I had the same problem and found the solution here:
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3189272

  • TS4268 i am trying to log into facetime through my Macbook Pro and it shows me this message "the server encountered an error processing registration please try again later". what does this mean and what should i do?

    i am trying to log into facetime through my Macbook Pro and it shows me this message "the server encountered an error processing registration please try again later". what does this mean and what should i do? also on my iphone 5 i am trying to log in with my apple ID but everytime i try it sayd incorrect password! please help!!

    Wait until Apple fix it. See: http://www.apple.com/support/icloud/systemstatus/

  • I can't log in to ichat.  Everytime I try I get a message "The server encountered an error processing registration. Please try again later"  .  Is there anything I can do.   this has been going on since yesterday.

    I can't log into ichat.  Everytime i try, I get this message:  "The server encountered an error processing registration. Please try again later."  This has been going on since last night.  Is there something I can do?

    I can't log into ichat.  Everytime i try, I get this message:  "The server encountered an error processing registration. Please try again later."  This has been going on since last night.  Is there something I can do?

  • The Facetime can not process the registration of my Apple ID, I've tied several times, and it always says " The server encountered an error processing registration."

    The Facetime can not process the registration of my Apple ID, I've tied several times, and it always says " The server encountered an error processing registration."

    I had this problem and also was unable to directly access the App store and could not get iMessage to work. I disabled the firewall protection on my third party virus protection software, rebooted and was good to go. iMessage also works and I can directly access the App store, rather than enter via iTunes.

  • I can't sign in  FaceTime and when i sign in, it's said: The Server Encountered An Error Processing Registration.Please Try Again Later... Plzz somebody help me!!

    I can't sign in  FaceTime and when i sign in, it's said: The Server Encountered An Error Processing Registration.Please Try Again Later... Plzz somebody help me!!

    Hi,
    As the Other threads suggests I would check the Date and Time settings on the Mac and compare that with the settings in the router.
    Messages (and iChat before that) send Time stamped info to Login and to send IMs.
    Obviously most people set their Macs to their Time Zone and nearest city/town.
    What people sometimes forget is that their Router/Modem device(s) have to be set correctly as well.
    EDIT
    Also Add a Public DNS server to your System Preferences> Network > Advanced Button > DNS  tab
    A Google one such as 8.8.4.4 or 8.8.8.8 seem to work well for most people
    10:15 PM      Saturday; March 17, 2012
    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"
      iMac 2.5Ghz 5i 2011 (Lion 10.7.3)
     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),
    "Limit the Logs to the Bits above Binary Images."  No, Seriously
    Message was edited by: Ralph Johns (UK)

  • After installing Mountain Lion, iMessages and Facetime does not work. When I try to sign-in I get a message that says: The server encountered an error processing registration. Please try again later. Apple care does not know what is the cause. Please help

    After installing Mountain Lion, iMessages and Facetime does not work. When I try to sign-in I get a message that says: The server encountered an error processing registration. Please try again later. After 4 calls to apple and 8 and a half hours on the phone. The apple people does not how to solve the problem. The last thing they told me is that they will send the problem to their engineers and I will hear from them. unfortunately they have not contact me.
    During the phone calls I tried putting the date and time in automatic, changing the username and password, I even tried using somebody elses username and password. Please help, facetime is my tool to telecomute, and it is hurting my job.

    I had the same problem and found the solution here:
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3189272

  • Can't login to facetime on my MacBook Pro - "The server encountered an error processing registration. Please try again later." Mac OS X 10.6.8

    Hi,
    I can't login to facetime on my MacBook Pro.
    When I try to login it says "The server encountered an error processing registration. Please try again later."
    My Apple ID is correct.
    Mac OS 10.6.8
    Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks,
    Michelle

    I'm connected to wifi.
    And I have no firewall.

  • TS4268 I am trying to facetime on my mac but keep getting the message "The server encountered an error processing registration. Please try again later." I have gotten this multiple times. how can I get around this?

    priority:
    I am trying to facetime on my mac but keep getting the message "The server encountered an error processing registration. Please try again later." I have gotten this multiple times. how can I get around this?
    i also have tried downloading "FaceTap" application to get facetime on my ipad and failed too. i thought i failed because i couldnt download latest 6.0 iOS or later. i downloaded latest software update for iOS but was 5.8 I think

    Wait until Apple fix it. See: http://www.apple.com/support/icloud/systemstatus/

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