iCloud keychain could not be configured - what to do?

If you get the error message "iCloud Keychain could not be configured", this problem can usually be solved quickly. Find out in this practical tip what you can do about it.

iCloud keychain: that's behind the function

• With the iCloud keychain, you can sync your passwords across devices.
• In addition to passwords, you can also synchronize WLAN information, credit card data or address data.
• If you have installed a certificate for a WLAN network, this will also be synchronized.
• This data is encrypted and password-protected so that no data can be stolen.
• For more information about the iCloud keychain on Mac OS X Mavericks, see another practical tip.

iCloud keychain could not be configured - you can do that

• In most cases, you will have to wait a certain amount of time before you can confirm the operation. This can sometimes take several hours.
• On Mac, you can repair your keychain using the Keychain Access> First Aid tool.
• There you can also change the keychain password - this option may help.
• Some users report that changing the keychain phone number can help.
• If you cannot solve the problem, you should first deactivate the keychain on iPhone and iPad.
• On Mac, you can also try resetting the keychain.
• If you have jailbroken on your iPhone, you will unfortunately not be able to use the iCloud keychain.
• Also make sure your device is up to date.