iCloud.com encountered an error while trying to connect to the server

Anonymous
2023-08-21T07:00:06+00:00

I get the pop-up that says "iCloud encountered an error connecting to the server". However, if I connect to a mobile hotspot, iCloud works without any issue on Edge!

Observations

  • I am able to access iCloud through my iOS device (iPhone) connected to the same high-speed broadband Wifi connection.
  • iCloud.com is accessible on Edge browser only if my PC is connected to the internet via a mobile (4G/5G) hotspot connection.
  • The issue does not occur at all on Firefox (irrespective of the connection mode)!

Any clues on how to solve this issue? Looks like it's an Edge issue on Windows 11 when connected to a broadband Wifi connection.   

Thanks in advance 

Roy

Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 11

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Anonymous
2023-08-26T20:13:31+00:00

Hey,

I'm just here to confirm that disabling IPv6 helped me resolve this issue.

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Alternatively, switching to Google Public DNS also resolved the issue as per users on Reddit. To know step-by-step instruction to switch to Google Public DNS check out this guide -- <link removed>

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-08-24T18:37:41+00:00

    All of this is new, at least for me.

    It seems a Général problem . Is this not something that Microsoft should address? What is the best way to get them take action ?

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-08-24T18:47:14+00:00

    We are but a few against the millions suffering the problem. I'd have a drink and wait for MS to solve it

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-08-25T01:10:12+00:00

    Hi Guys,

    Capturing logs while connecting to iCloud can help diagnose any issues or errors that might be occurring during the connection process. To capture logs, you can follow these general steps:

    If you're accessing iCloud.com through a web browser, you can use the browser's built-in developer tools to capture network activity and console logs.

    • For Chrome: Press Ctrl + Shift + I (or right-click on the page and select "Inspect"), then go to the "Network" tab to see network requests and the "Console" tab to view JavaScript console logs.
    • For Edge: Press F12 (or right-click on the page and select "Inspect Element"), then go to the "Network" tab and the "Console" tab.

    While on the "Console" tab, you might see JavaScript errors or other messages related to the connectivity issue.

    Thank you for your feedback. I have submitted this issue for you through internal channels. In addition, you can also submit your problem through the Feedback Hub (if convenient, please provide as much detail as possible, including pictures, repro videos, etc.).

    Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app - Microsoft Support

    Please share the feedback link after submitting, I will submit your feedback to the relevant team for investigation through internal channels.

    Your Sincerely

    Hahn - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-08-25T10:51:39+00:00

    Hahn,

    Thank you for the information on how to capture information while attempting to connect to iCloud.

    I have managed to capture some, hopefully, useful information.

    1. Attempting to access iCloud.com using Edge.

    1. Attempting to access iCloud.com using Chrome.

    Unfortunately, my programming experience is old school. I see errors, but I do not know anything about this programming language. Hopefully someone can see clues and determine the cause of this problem.

    Firefox is able to access iCloud.com without any issues.

    Thank you!

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