Getting 'Unrecognized Apple ID or password' when setting up iCloud on iMac.

I can't set up iCloud on iMac, in system preferences. Gives Unrecognized Apple ID or password when I try to sign in. However I can set it up fine on my macbook pro. Is this stilla busy server issue. It pops up with a warning that says:
'You Can't Sign In At This Time' - Try signing in again.
I have tried and tried and can't get it to work. Please help if anyone can.

However I can set it up fine on my macbook pro
Try signing out on the MBPro.
Then try on your iMac.
If that doesn't help, try "resetting" your Apple ID password > Apple - My Apple ID

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