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
    2023-08-29T02:01:41+00:00

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    2023-08-29T02:22:59+00:00

    Hi Guys,

    Thank you all for your feedback. I have submitted this issue for you through internal channels. Alternatively, you can submit your issue through the Feedback Center (if convenient, please provide as much detail as possible, including images, reproduction videos, etc.).

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    Your Sincerely

    Hahn - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

    Thank you... here is the link to feedback I provided https://aka.ms/AAmbkct in the Feedback Hub

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    2023-08-29T02:32:25+00:00

    I attempted to access the Feedback; however, the system responded with a statement that my "account doesn't have access to this feedback."

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