[Update] Apple Having iCloud Problems Tonight. SMTP Issues Prevent Sending Mail.

Posted at 9:18 pm October 27, 2011 by


It seems Apples streak of relatively unhindered iCloud service following MobileMe’s less than stellar track record is already getting off on the wrong foot. For several hours now users of Apple’s iCloud service have been unable to send any email with their @me addresses.

We first discovered the issue about 40 minutes ago when trying to set up iCloud (@Me) mail in the latest 1.4.1 Sparrow.app update which among other things, adds iCloud support. During setup we could not get past the smtp screen as it would error out and say it couldn’t contact the server.

As of writing Apple’s iCloud system status page still shows everything as 100% operational.

Drop a line in the comments if you’re seeing the same issue.

Update

We’re still seeing reports of sending mail still being down in iCloud — we’re also seeing reports saying it’s back up. Apple’s own status indicator (linked above) says <1% of iCloud mail and Notes users are affected by service interruptions right now. Time to buy a lottery ticket... We are the 1%... /bad jokes

Update 2

Everything seems to be working for us now. How’s your mileage fairing?

Update 3

Maybe not…

   
  • Christian Brendel

    I keep having that issue. Cannot send mail using either of the provided SMTPs (smtp.me.com / smtp.mail.me.com). Currently also cannot set up the iCloud account in Sparrow. Quite frustrating! 

    • http://www.gadgetsteria.com The Gadgeteur

      In the interim, try following this –> http://blog.sparrowmailapp.com/post/12027589838/sparrow141

      Basically, reset your iCloud password.  I just tried that and now my phone and laptop are out of sync and both.  Different passwords for each and they both say they’re wrong.  Awesome.

      • Christian Brendel

        Wow, that sucks! Good luck with that. Hope Apple will fix this mess soon.

  • Atorza

    I am having the same issue