Many people are facing issues with Apple ID recently. If you are getting an error message “This Apple ID Is Not Active” while trying to sign using your Apple credentials, then this is the right guide for you.

Apple ID is a combination of username and password that allows a user to log into different devices using the same credentials. This helps the devices recognize the user and allows access to various Apple services like AppStore, iMessage, FaceTime, iCloud, etc. If you receive this message then it means that Apple has disabled your account. The terrible part of this error is that you will not be able to access your Apple services, settings, and data stored on these services. Let us understand the reasons for this error and how to fix the issue for good.

Why Does The “Apple ID Not Active” Error Message Appear?

• Apple may have disabled an account temporarily due to security concerns and suspicious activity.
• Apple may be unable to verify the account due to outdated or missing information.
• Apple Servers may be facing issues or outages.
• Apple may lock the Apple ID if the wrong password has been entered many times while trying to sign in.
• Apple may sometimes deactivate the Apple ID without notice if the user violates Apple’s policies.
• Apple also displays this message on second-hand devices purchased if the previous owner has not locked out from iCloud and removed the device from his/her account.

What Steps You Need To Take To Fix The “Apple ID Not Active” Error Message?

Method 1 – Restart Your Device.

The first step you need to take when facing the “Apple ID Not Active” error message is to reboot your Apple device (iPhone, iPad. Mac) to remove any temporary glitches and conflicts. A simple restart can fix many minor issues.

Method 2 – Verify Your Credentials.

It may sound a bit annoying but we suggest that you check your Apple ID credentials before entering them again. There is a slight possibility that you might have mixed up your password with another password for a different account. It is important to take a deep breath and ensure that you are entering the correct credentials. This happens to most of us when we try to enter the password of our office email account into our personal email account and it does not sign in for obvious reasons.

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Method 3 – Verify Apple’s Server Status.

Some experts have explained that the “Apple ID Not Active” error message may occur due to issues with Apple’s Server. If the Server is down for maintenance or facing issues that result in an outage, then you will not be able to log in to the Apple account with your Apple ID. You may also face different error messages like “You Can’t Sign In At This Time” or “Cannot connect to iCloud”.

In this case, you have to navigate to the Apple System Status page and check the status of Apple’s servers, especially the iCloud mail. If you can see a green circle in front of it is green then you need to move to the next step. Otherwise, wait for some time and Apple will fix the server issues and you will be able to sign in with your Apple credentials.

Method 4 – Reset Your Password.

Many experts suggest that resetting the password of your Apple ID helps recover your Apple account that was locked due to unknown issues. Apple ID can be locked if you have entered the wrong password too many times. Here is what you need to do –

Reset Password On Mac.

1. Click on the Apple Menu and select System Settings.
2. Next, click on your name and select Sign-In & Security.
3. Select the Change Password option.
4. Adhere to the onscreen instructions to change your password.

Reset Password Using iPhone, or iPad.

1. Tap on the Settings app and then on your Name.
2. Select Sign in & Security.
3. Tap on Change Password.
4. Carry out the instructions onscreen to modify your password.

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Reset Password From A Web Browser.

1. Use any browser to navigate to the Password Reset page.
2. Click on the Reset Password button.
3. Apple will ask you to verify your account details.
4. Next, it will guide you through the steps to reset your password.

Method 5 – Contact Apple Support.

The final solution to fix “Apple ID Not Active” is to contact Apple Support. The tech professionals at Apple will help you activate your Apple account and may explain the reasons why this account was rendered inactive and how you can avoid this in the future.

Have You Fixed the “Apple ID Not Active” Issue?

We hope that the above steps have helped you fix the “Apple ID Not Active” error message. After this issue is resolved you can access all the Apple services and the data stored on them. Do write to us in the comments section which method helped you to fix your problem.