FIX: Error connecting to the apple ID server on Windows 10

by Milan Stanojevic

Deputy Editor

Last update:July 25, 2020

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iTunes is a popular application, and it’s used by both Windows and Mac users alike. Sadly, sometimes you might get There was an error connecting to the Apple ID server message while using it.

This can be a problem since you won’t be able to access any online content, so today we’ll show you how to fix this issue on Windows 10.

How can I fix the Error connecting to the Apple ID server error on Windows 10?

1. Check your antivirus

1. Open your antivirus.
2. Check your settings and make sure that Apple’s services and applications aren’t blocked.

Users reported this problem while using ESET antivirus, but the problem and occur with other antivirus software as well.

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2. Disable proxy

1. Press Windows Key + I to open the Settings app.
2. Now go to the Network & Internet section.
   
3. Select Proxy from the left pane. In the right pane, disable Automatically detect settings.
   

Note: If you use applications such as AdFender, be sure to disable them since they automatically modify your proxy settings.

After doing that, check if the There was an error connecting to the Apple ID server message still appears.

3. Disable two-step verification

1. Disable two-step verification for your Apple account.
2. Check if the problem is resolved.
3. If you can’t connect to iCloud, reinstall it on your PC and the issue should be resolved.

Keep in mind that disabling two-step verification can leave your account somewhat vulnerable.

4. Run netsh winsock reset command

1. Press Windows Key + X and select PowerShell (Admin).
   
2. Now run the following command: netsh winsock reset
3. After running this command, restart your computer.

There was an error connecting to the Apple ID server message can be problematic, but we hope that you managed to fix this problem by using our solutions.