Why Choose Keith Thomas
• 20 years of experience as a Senior Apple Support Specialist at Apple Computer UK HQ.
• Former Apple Computer UK Mac Support Specialist and Apple Authorised Service Provider background.
• Established and Independent since 2010 for on‑site Apple Support Service – no call centres, no outsourcing, no hardware repairs. Over 25,000+ Apple problems resolved. Unique on-site Apple Support Service. backed up with Independent Apple Telephone Support Assistance.
• Trusted by home users, small businesses, and professionals across London and the South East UK.• Clear, honest, software‑only support. No Hardware Repairs. Expert Apple Consultancy Service.
On‑site Apple Mac Support in London and the South East UK
What this page covers
This guide explains the real reasons a Mac cannot login to iCloud, the steps you can try yourself, and when it’s time to get professional on‑site help. It applies to:
• iCloud Drive
• iCloud Photos
• iCloud Mail
• Contacts, Calendars, Notes and Safari
• Apple ID and iCloud Keychain
If your Mac refuses to sign in to iCloud, keeps asking for your password, shows “Verification Failed”, or won’t connect to Apple ID services, this page is for you.
The most common reasons a Mac cannot login to iCloud
These are the issues that Keith Thomas identifies most often during on‑site visits:
• Incorrect Apple ID password
• Two‑factor authentication issues
• iCloud Keychain conflicts
• Apple ID security blocks
• macOS update issues
• Damaged iCloud configuration
• Network restrictions
• Corrupted user account
Quick checks you can do yourself
These steps solve around 60% of iCloud login issues.
Check 1 – Restart the Mac
A restart resets iCloud and authentication services.
Check 2 – Check your Apple ID password
Most login failures happen after password changes.
Check 3 – Approve login alerts
Apple often requires approval on another trusted device.
Check 4 – Update macOS
iCloud and Apple ID fixes are often included in macOS updates.
If you see “Verification Failed”
This usually means:
• Incorrect password
• Apple ID security block
• Network issue
Try:
• Re‑entering your password
• Approving the login on your iPhone or iPad
• Restarting the Mac
If iCloud keeps asking for your password
This usually means:
• Keychain conflict
• Authentication token expired
• Damaged iCloud configuration
Try:
• Removing old iCloud passwords from Keychain
• Restarting the Mac
• Signing out and back into iCloud
If iCloud login fails in System Settings
This usually means:
• Apple ID server issue
• macOS update problem
• Network restrictions
Try:
• Restarting the Mac
• Turning Wi‑Fi off and on
• Updating macOS
If iCloud login works on iPhone but not on Mac
This usually means:
• macOS iCloud configuration issue
• Keychain corruption
• Damaged user account
Try:
• Signing out and back into iCloud
• Restarting the Mac
• Updating macOS
If iCloud login issues started after a macOS update
This usually means:
• iCloud services reset
• Keychain reset
• Apple ID re‑authentication required
Try:
• Re‑entering your Apple ID password
• Restarting the Mac
• Updating all apps
If iCloud login works on another user account
This usually means:
• Corrupted user account
• Damaged iCloud preferences
• Permissions issues
Try:
• Testing iCloud login on another user account
• Restarting the Mac
• Reinstalling macOS without erasing data
When DIY stops working
You should get on‑site help if:
• Your Mac refuses to login to iCloud at all
• iCloud login loops keep returning
• macOS reinstall does not fix the issue
• iCloud services fail across multiple apps
• You need your data preserved
These issues usually require:
• iCloud and Apple ID configuration repair
• macOS recovery
• Data‑safe macOS reinstall
• User account repair
• Permissions and system file diagnostics
On‑Site Apple Mac Support – London & South East UK
If your Mac cannot login to iCloud, Keith Thomas provides an often same‑day on‑site support service across:
• Central London
• West, North, South and East London
• Surrey
• Berkshire
• Hampshire
• Wiltshire
Keith Thomas is a Mac Support Specialist in:
• iCloud login and Apple ID issues
• iCloud Drive and Photos syncing
• macOS configuration repair
• Data‑safe macOS recovery
• macOS reinstall and repair
• New Mac setup and migration
• User account and permissions diagnostics
Book on‑site help in London and the South East UK
If your Mac cannot login to iCloud, Keith Thomas can visit your home or office and get you working again.
Keith Thomas – Apple Mac Support Specialist
Established 2010 – Open 09:30–20:30, 7 Days
Contact Keith Thomas by Telephone: 07800 940756 or by Text to: 07800 940756, or simply complete an online website contact form 24/7