HT4436 icloud sign in problem
when I try to sign in to icloud through Preferences, i keep getting a message that says, "You can't sign in at this time. Try signing in again." Besides being contradictory and making no sense, I know I am using the correct id and password. Anyone know what to do? txs
Hello siltaram,
Thank you for the question. You can establish your Apple ID as an iCloud account on an iOS device with iOS 5 or later or a Mac with OS X Lion or later:
How do I sign up for iCloud?
You can sign up for iCloud on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 5 or later, or through System Preferences on a Mac with OS X Lion v10.7.4 or later. Just follow the setup instructions for your iOS device or Mac.
You may need to verify the email address that you use for your Apple ID. See Frequently Asked Questions About Apple ID for more information.
Creating an iCloud account: Frequently Asked Questions
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4436
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.
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