can't sign in with my Apple ID

I can no longer sign in to my Apple ID from System settings. Also received 'failed to load devices' error. I removed all managed devices from my Music account, since none of them were my current computer. Can't add my device; can't sign in. Just updated to Ventura, but don't know if this is related.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Feb 8, 2023 6:36 PM

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Missy5937

Community Specialist

Feb 11, 2023 9:33 AM in response to Befuddled66

Hello Befuddled66,

Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities. We're happy to look into this with you. When you say you can't sign in, would you explain exactly what happens? If you are receiving any error messages, what does it say exactly? Many times, the error message received, can directly lead our research to the best solution.

In the meantime, please check out article, If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud - Apple Support. It will direct you to various solutions based on a variety of account related issues, and the one you're experiencing may just be covered there.

Best regards.

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