Verification error “There was an error connecting to the Apple ID server”.

After updating to iOS 9, many users have problems trying to log into iCloud and restore from their backups. The problem is not a forgotten username or password / wrong. Even the login credentials are 100% precise, I get the following error every time users try to sign in to iCloud.

»Verification error: there was an error connecting to the Apple ID server. «

If you have this problem, here's how to fix it.

Method n. ° 1 Update date and time

Make sure the date and time are set correctly.

1. Go to Settings> General> Date and Time.

2. Turn on the Set Automatically switch and make sure you have chosen the correct time zone.

Method # 2 Exit iTunes and App Store

1. Launch the Settings app and open iTunes and App Stores (even if you have trouble logging into iCloud.

2. Tap on your Apple ID at the top and a pop-up will appear.

3. Choose to sign outside that window.

   

4. Once he sings to you, re-sign inside.

Now, go to iCloud and try signing again.

Method n. ° 3 Use a Wi-Fi connection

When trying to connect to your iCloud, make sure you are using a Wi-Fi connection. Many users reported that switching from 3G data / 4G to Wi-Fi fixed this verification problem. What's more, make sure your VPN is off. (Setting> Disable VPN)

Method # 4 Disconnect and enter your Wi-Fi

If the above method did not solve your problem, try this.

1. Go to Settings> Wi – Be.

2. Press the information button next to your Wi-Fi network and tap on Forget this network. Pressing the «info» button

3. Select Forget when asked to confirm your action.

4. Now turn off your Wi-Fi, wait a couple of seconds and turn it on again.

5. When Wi-Fi networks appear, tap on the same network

6. Enter the Wi-Fi password (if required) and log in

When you are done with these steps, go back to iCloud and try signing again.

Method # 5 Reset network settings

Even so, Do you have the same problem? Try to reset iPhone network settings.

Note: This procedure will NOT erase any data from the phone memory. It will only erase Wi-Fi passwords and network settings.

1. Go to Settings> General. Click on General

2. Scroll down and select the Reset section.

3. Now, choose Reset network settings. (Enter your access code if necessary).

4. Confirm your action by tapping Reset Network Settings in the pop-up dialog.

Method n. ° 6 Change your Apple ID password

If your password is “antigua”, may not comply with Apple's safety recommendations. And that may be the cause of the verification problem. Fortunately, you can change it on any device with internet connection.

1. Go to the Apple ID website (appleid.apple.com).

2. Click on Manage your Apple ID and sign in with your account.

3. Now, enter your Apple ID and password.

4. Click Password & Security in the menu on the left.

5. Answer your security questions to verify your identity. (You can also enter the code that Apple sends to your mobile device).

6. Now, click Change password and a new page will open.

7. Enter your current password (antigua) and choose a new one. (You will have to type the new password twice to verify it).

8. Once the page accepts it, you will need to update it on all your iDevices.

You should now be able to access your iCloud using any iDevice.

Method n. ° 7 Force restart

If nothing works, try to force restarting your iDevice. If you are not familiar with the forced restart procedure, you can find out how to do it on your specific device by following the first solution in this article.

Method # 8 Using the verification code

In some cases, iPhone may not be able to sync properly with your Apple ID, because this problem was triggered. Therefore, in this step we will use a verification code to confirm our entry. For that:

1. Sign in with your Apple ID on any other iPhone.

2. and a “Setting” and then to “iCloud”. Clicking on the option “iCloud”

3. Please select “Password and security” and then click “Generate verification code”.

4. Now, enter this verification code on the iPhone with the error to fix it completely.

5. What's more, if you have installed VPN, OpenDNS or Cisco Umbrella on your device, uninstall them completely because they can prevent you from connecting to Apple servers.

Did this article help you correct the error “Verification failed” on your iPhone? Be sure to let us know in the comment section below. What's more, if you know of other methods that fix this problem, feel free to share them with us.