IMessage login not working.

First time user here.
I have reset my apple password, and logged in ok, but when iMessage asks for my apple password, it does not recognise the password. I have reset my apple pw a number of times, with no login to iMessage working. Any ideas?

Hi,
If this is an iPhone or iPad remove the Apple ID from the setting in Messages completely.
Then set the iPhone/iPad to Airplane Mode to make sure there is a break with the server.
Take it out of Airplane mode and back in the Settings > Messages check the iPhone number is linked to the server (you may catch it saying "verifying" briefly).
test the iPhone Number can send an iMessages (preferably to your Apple ID on a Mac).
If this works add back the Apple ID.
ON a Mac do the following.
Quit the app.
In a Finder window use the GO Menu > Go to folder and type in ~/Library/Preferences
Find the file called com.apple.ids.service.com.apple.madrid.plist
Drag it to the Trash.
Restart the app.
You will probably have to re-enter your Apple ID info.
Once that is done you should get a pop about what the iPhone or iPad is using. (Accept this)
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