Why can't I log into imessage with my Apple ID?

When I try to use imessage or face time it asks for my Apple ID but it won't connect why?  It tells me that i need to check my internet connection.

Update: I have also tried on an iPhone and I got the same result.  It's as if something needs to be enabled to allow an apple ID to work on iMessage, but I cannot see any setting...

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  • TS4268 Why can't I log into iMessage with my appleid?

    ok--so I went to log into iCIoud, on my iMac, and got a message that my password has expired and that I needed to change it. I did.
    I am able to log into iTunes, the app store, FaceTime and iMessage on my iMac, Mac Book and iPad. I cannot however log in to iMessage on my iPhone 5. I am able to log into all the other apps and such.
    The address is entered properly, as is the password. I am making sure that every key entry for my password is correct as I am entering it but after multiple, and I mean multiple, tries it still fails telling me that my username or password is incorrect. Again, this has only affected my iMessage.
    Ideas?

    I resolved the issue.
    Restoring the iOS software, after backing up with itunes, resolved my issue.

  • HT4623 Why can't I log into iMessage?

    I have the iPhone 4S, and for some reason it won't let me log into Imessaging or FaceTime because it either says I'm not connected (when I am connected to wifi) or it will say that it is still activating, but I have had this phone for over 5 months. My itunes is updated and everything. I'm so confused, does anyone know why this is happening?

    I have an old iPod Touch with old software that can no longer be updated:
    iOS version 6.1.6
    I've been searching for a solution to my iMessage login problem for months and tried everything from those frustrating links and all the tips from other users.
    Here is what finally worked:
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  • Why can't I sign into iMessage using my Apple ID?

    I have just created a new Apple ID so that I can use iMessages across my devices without receiving my wife's messages.
    The ID must be set up okay as I have logged into this community and posted this question with it.  I have done the e-mail verification as well.
    How ever, if I try to log into iMessage, I get an error saying 'Incorrect Apple ID or password'.  Can anyone tell me what is going wrong please, because this is driving me nuts!
    Cheers,
    Dave

    Update: I have also tried on an iPhone and I got the same result.  It's as if something needs to be enabled to allow an apple ID to work on iMessage, but I cannot see any setting...

  • TS2755 Why can't I log into iMessage?

    I can log into my Apple account with my email address, and password, but using the same email log in I am not able to sign into iMessage. I have tried all trouble shooting suggestions, except return the phone.

    Good morning GoldCylon,
    I'm not sure if you have seen this article yet, but it goes over some troubleshooting steps specifically for activating iMessage.
    iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268
    Hope that helps,
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  • Why can't I log into iMessage on iOS 6.1?

    I still have iOS 6.1 on my iPod 4 and I've been using iMessage for approximately a year now without any problems, so this is my first (and hopefully only).
    Whenever I go on the "iMessage" app, it sends me to the beginning iMessage page (the one where you "Get Started") even though I've already done this when I went on iMessage the very first time. I followed the iMessage account setup thingy, where you enter your Apple ID and password. After that page, it sent me to the page where it asks me if I would like to be known as "[email protected]" and I tapped "Next". It makes me wait for a while before going back to the iMessage account setup (where I enter my Apple ID and password). I tried repeating the account setup but it just keeps on sending me back.
    Also, whenever I go to Settings ----> Messages, it sends me back to the Account setup page. What do I do?

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    I've been searching for a solution to my iMessage login problem for months and tried everything from those frustrating links and all the tips from other users.
    Here is what finally worked:
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    2) Settings > General > Date & Time > Set Automatically > On
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  • HT204053 why can't I sign into icloud with my Apple ID?

    I have a valid Apple ID but it keeps saying I can't sign into icloud.

    HI,
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    Use the Apple Icon Menu > About this Mac.
    Near the top is the current OS version listed
    Click this line twice (Once to Build number and again to Serial number)
    If it is missing you need and Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider to sort this for you.
    10:42 PM      Wednesday; February 13, 2013
    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"
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  • Why can't i sign into messages with my apple id

    Whenever I try to sign into messages, it pops up an error saying that my id can't be used.

    HI,
    The most common cause at the moment is a repaired or refurbished Mac missing the serial number on the Logic board.
    Use the Apple Icon Menu > About this Mac.
    Near the top is the current OS version listed
    Click this line twice (Once to Build number and again to Serial number)
    If it is missing you need and Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider to sort this for you.
    10:42 PM      Wednesday; February 13, 2013
    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 an iPad
    "Limit the Logs to the Bits above Binary Images."  No, Seriously

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    Why can't I log into my face time or messeges and my Internet connection is fine

    iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation

  • "An error occurred during activation. Try again." Why can I not sign into imessage?

    "An error occurred during activation. Try again." Why can I not sign into Imessage?

    Hi,
    You stated earlier that you had already deleted the "madrid" .plist with no effect.
    Can I check you did this with the app closed down or at least restarted the app straight afterwards ?
    If you did that close the app if open and access the ~/Library/Preferences  folder again.
    This time delete com.apple.imessage.bag.plist 
    This item stores the Apple server used for your Login to the iMessages server and contains a date/time reference.
    Restarting the app after deleting this file will make it reconnect with the iMessages servers in a fresh manner which my solve things.
    It may sort out any date/time issues with the stored date.
    Messages is one of the app that Apple have "Sandboxed".
    This means that some of it's operations are held away from other apps to prevent one app bringing down several others.
    This is turn means that the route or path used by the app to Read and Write to the various .plists is different to the direct placing in ~/Library/Preferences.
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    You can copy and paste the Path above in to the Finder > Go Menu > Go to Folder dialogue box to access this folder.
    Once there use the Finder's View Menu > Show Path Bar.
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    Right click on the Preferences folder at the right hand list of the Path.
    Chose the Get Info option.
    In the Info panel scroll to the Bottom.
    Your Shortname should appear (with (Me) as well) and you should have Read and Write Permissions
    If you highlight this and then use the Cogwheel type iCon it should reveal you shortname again but in Greyed out form which mean you Own the File/folder
    Repeat this for each containing folder until the Library item on the left (you don't need to do the Little House  icon one)
    You should have Read an Write Permissions and Own all of them.
    Can you confirm this ?
    8:04 pm      Sunday; June 15, 2014
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     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),
     Couple of iPhones and an iPad

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