{"id":72393,"date":"2023-02-12T02:01:36","date_gmt":"2023-02-12T06:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/?p=72393"},"modified":"2023-04-05T06:11:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T10:11:43","slug":"unable-to-contact-facetime-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/unable-to-contact-facetime-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Unable To Contact Facetime Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/unable-to-contact-facetime-server\/#Unable_To_Contact_Facetime_Server\" title=\"Unable To Contact Facetime Server\">Unable To Contact Facetime Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/unable-to-contact-facetime-server\/#Why_is_my_FaceTime_not_activating\" title=\"Why is my FaceTime not activating?\">Why is my FaceTime not activating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/unable-to-contact-facetime-server\/#Why_am_I_unable_to_connect_to_FaceTime_server\" title=\"Why am I unable to connect to FaceTime server?\">Why am I unable to connect to FaceTime server?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/unable-to-contact-facetime-server\/#Why_is_my_FaceTime_not_verifying_my_number\" title=\"Why is my FaceTime not verifying my number?\">Why is my FaceTime not verifying my number?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unable_To_Contact_Facetime_Server\"><\/span>Unable To Contact Facetime Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are unable to contact the FaceTime server, you should not worry about this problem. All you need to do is make sure that your device is connected to the internet and that you have a strong, stable connection. If you have a firewall or antivirus software installed on your device, it may be blocking FaceTime from connecting to the server.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article talks about possible errors that may occur while trying to use iMessage or FaceTime on an iPhone, including &#8220;Unable to contact FaceTime server&#8221;, &#8220;iMessage servers are down&#8221;, and &#8220;FaceTime failing to activate&#8221;. If the above steps do not resolve the issue, then you may need to contact Apple Support.<br>&#8211;<br>It is possible that you are seeing an error message saying &#8220;Unable to Contact Facetime Server&#8221; when working your iPhones iMessage. This is a typical case and can occur for various reasons. Sometimes it can be due to a problem with your iOS system version or the activation of the iMessage server. It is also possible that the date on your phone is incorrect which can cause this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unable to contact Apple&#8217;s Facetime server, try contacting Apple Support for assistance. They can help you activate Apple&#8217;s iMessage and also provide tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/672859\/what-to-do-when-imessage-wont-activate-on-your-iphone.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">updating<\/a> to the latest iOS and iPadOS versions. If you have recently bought a new iPhone and are having issues initiating Apple\u2019s Facetime, resetting your old device may help. It is important to be aware of major updates from your brand as it may cause data or Wi-Fi connection issues that could lead to not being able to contact the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>If you&#8217;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/delete-yahoo-group\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"73147\">Delete Yahoo Group<\/a>, take a look at my other article<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>One such issue is when you are unable to contact the Facetime server. This could be indicated by several possible error messages, including activation issue or activation errors. You should first try troubleshooting methods by going to the imessage or facetime panels in the settings app and making sure that both are enabled. If this doesn\u2019t work, you should then contact the Apple Support team for specific assistance. They will be able to help you diagnose and fix any technical issues that may be causing your problem. Additionally, they may ask you to check your carrier plan and make sure that it supports Facetime usage. If you cannot receive a message or make a call using Facetime, it could be an imessage activation issue with your carrier plan which would require specific assistance from them. If this is the case, contact your carrier for help and they can provide specific assistance in resolving any issues associated with your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can also check the iOS device settings and restart your device to see if that helps. If you are still having difficulty with Facetime, Apple Support is the first place to go for help. They have a range of support services available for Facetime and can provide assistance in following steps to resolve any issues. Apple Support services are available 24\/7, so there is always someone available to help get your Facetime working again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fix unable to contact the Facetime server Error on iPhone iOS 16\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ydyoIsgphsY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learn how to fix unable to contact FaceTime server error<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are having issues with Apple&#8217;s experiences system, check their system status page to see if there are any known problems. Sometimes Apple will end an SMS message to let people know there is a problem with their system. If all else fails, it is a good idea to initiate a support request to get further assistance. Once your case has been opened you may receive prompt help from Apple Support, and they can diagnose the issue and fix the problem for you. If you need further assistance after that, it&#8217;s always a good idea to contact Apple Support again for help in resolving the issue with Facetime or any other system issues on your iPhone or other device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing problems with Facetime, the most commonly recommended solution is to make sure your iPhone&#8217;s date and time settings are correct. If they&#8217;re not, then you can try turning certain settings off and on again in your Facebook or iCloud settings. It&#8217;s also important to make sure that iMessage is turned on at the same time as Facetime, so it may be worth checking both of those services. Hopefully this will resolve the problem, but if not then it&#8217;s best to contact Apple Support for further assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Solutions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Strong Connection<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Make sure that your device is connected to the internet and that you have a strong, stable connection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Remove Antivirus<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Make sure that you don&#8217;t have a firewall or antivirus software installed on your device, it may be blocking FaceTime from connecting to the server<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Use Same ID<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Make sure you configured your iPhone&#8217;s phone number precisely in accordance with the instructions. The same Apple ID must be used across all of your devices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Recent iOS Version<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Check to see if your device is running the most recent iPadOS or iOS version<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Solutions to the &#8220;Unable To Contact Facetime Server&#8221; problem.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re having difficulty with Facetime and are seeing an &#8216;Unable To Contact Facetime Server&#8217; error, the first thing to do is check that your Apple ID is active and up to date. If you&#8217;re using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac then make sure that you have the latest software installed. If it&#8217;s a Mac problem then you should be able to activate Facetime by following the guide article in the Apple Support website. Additionally, if you&#8217;re having trouble activating Facetime via SMS then it might be worth trying out their activation process guide article as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that doesn&#8217;t work then it&#8217;s worth checking to make sure that your Apple ID and iMessage accounts are matching. If they&#8217;re not, then you&#8217;ll need to update them in order to expect smooth iMessage activation. Lastly, if you&#8217;re still having issues after trying all of the above steps then it could be because of an issue with the iMessage servers or your <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.unity3d.com\/Manual\/CollidersOverview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">connection<\/a> to them. If this is the case, double-check that your time and date settings are correct as a mismatch can cause this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, try to update your device to the latest iOS version as this can help with server related issues. If you&#8217;re still unable to contact the Facetime server, make sure that you have a stable internet connection that is not blocked by any firewall settings. The issue could also be related to Apple&#8217;s server status or may be an IMessage activation error, so it&#8217;s best to check both and make sure they&#8217;re up and running. You can also check if Apple&#8217;s IMessage and Facetime servers are down by checking their status in real time. If everything looks alright but you&#8217;re still getting the &#8216;try again&#8217; error message, it may be due to a few other reasons such as videos without photos, or even just a glitch in the system that needs restarting. In order to get back on track with smooth activation of your iMessage\/Facetime services, we suggest trying again after some time has passed or after restarting your iPhone device. Additionally, if there is no resolution after trying these steps then it could mean that there is an issue with Apple&#8217;s servers that needs resolving before you can use their services again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact Apple Support for assistance in troubleshooting the issue and they may be able to provide a software update or suggest a workaround. If this does not work then it could be an activation error on your device, and you can try resetting your network settings or refreshing your connection by turning off the airplane mode toggle. If this still does not work then you should contact your cellular service provider as there may be an issue with their end that needs to be addressed. Lastly, if you find that all other apps are working but FaceTime, then you should make sure that all of the settings in the Settings app are up-to-date and that your iPhone is running on the latest iOS version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>If you&#8217;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/how-to-watch-old-periscope-broadcasts\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"72989\">How To Watch Old Periscope Broadcasts<\/a>, take a look at my other article<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, open the Settings app on your iPhone and select the \u2018General\u2019 option. Then, select the \u2018Software Update\u2019 option and then tap the \u2018Install Now\u2019 button if there is an update available. Once you have installed the latest iOS version, then try to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/guide\/for\/how-to-update-iphone\" target=\"_blank\">launch<\/a> FaceTime again. If you are having trouble connecting to Apple servers when trying to use FaceTime and iMessage, then make sure that your Apple ID is correctly entered in both of these tabs in the Settings app. To check this, open the Settings app on your iPhone and select your Apple ID at the top of the screen. Then enter your email address associated with your Apple ID and toggle on both of the green dots next to FaceTime and iMessage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_FaceTime_not_activating\"><\/span>Why is my FaceTime not activating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are many reasons as to why your facetime might not be activating. These include issues with your apple id so try resetting it, connections in your phone being hindered so try refreshing them, or there being an issue with your device so try restarting your phone to resolve this issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_am_I_unable_to_connect_to_FaceTime_server\"><\/span>Why am I unable to connect to FaceTime server?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Up to 24 hours may pass before iMessage and FaceTime are activated. If the problem persists after 24 hours, do the following actions: Check to see if your device is running the most recent iPadOS or iOS version. To be sure you can send and receive SMS messages on your iPhone, check with your carrier.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_FaceTime_not_verifying_my_number\"><\/span>Why is my FaceTime not verifying my number?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If FaceTime or Messages don&#8217;t let you view or choose your phone number. Make sure your Mac or iOS device is running the most recent software. Make sure you configured your iPhone&#8217;s phone number precisely in accordance with the instructions. 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