How do I resolve 'Cannot connect to iCloud account' popup on macOS Sequoia?

I have a popup window that says -Cannot connect to the account iCloud. Please enter the password for the user "". - macOS Sequoia 15.4.1 This does not happen on my iPhone.


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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.4

Posted on May 25, 2025 4:09 PM

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May 25, 2025 4:25 PM in response to Mr. Bobblesquat

Mr. Bobblesquat wrote:

I have a popup window that says -Cannot connect to the account iCloud. Please enter the password for the user "". - macOS Sequoia 15.4.1 This does not happen on my iPhone.
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what is the context here...? what triggers this "pop-up." ?


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How do I resolve 'Cannot connect to iCloud account' popup on macOS Sequoia?

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