Cannot Connect to the App Store on macOS Big Sur FIX [Tutorial]

Cannot Connect to the App Store on macOS Big Sur FIX [Tutorial]

If you are having a problem connecting to the App Store, you may see the following error message:

Can’t connect to the App Store. Unable to connect to the App Store.

Here's what to do if you see a "Cannot connect" message. These steps also work if the app won't load anything or stops while content is downloading.

The Mac App Store is becoming a central part of the Mac ecosystem. Apple is making efforts to corral all apps into one central location, much like we find on iOS and iPad iOS. The Mac is simply becoming a lot more like its mobile counterparts.

That’s why it’s critical that we all have a reliable connection to the App Store on our Macs. When you need an app, and it’s hosted in the App Store – well, that’s soon going to be your only option!

We’ll answer your most common questions like ‘why does it say cannot connect to the App Store’ and highlight some amazing apps for ensuring your connection is secure and reliable so you can connect to the App Store without any issues.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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Can't connect to the App Store to download apps on your iPhone or iPad? Is your device refusing to sign in? Or are you having problems downloading an app or an update to an app?

These are quite common problems, sadly. But more happily, there are plenty of simple solutions you can try. We recommend you work through the following steps to try and fix the problem.

The App Store is not working on your iPhone and you aren’t sure why. There’s an update or a new app right there — but it’s just out of reach. In this tutorial, I’ll show you what to do when your iPhone “cannot connect to App Store” and help you fix the problem for good!

This tutorial will apply for MacBook Pro, Air, Mini's running the macOS operating system. This tutorial was performed on a macOS Big Sur system.

[udinsedunia]

it still doesn't work on my macbook.
have any idea ?

[niharikamehrotra]

Omg thank u soooo much
I had been struggling with this for almost 2 YEARS
U are literally God sent

[cshofar]

wow, that actually worked! Even if it's already set up that way, just unchecking and checking the boxes again helped :) Thanks!

[swagatamondal]

I tried it! Updated the system... restarted as per the prompt... But the trick didn't work for me! I am still stuck here! :3 Would anyone please help me out!!! :3 Thanks!

[Shntty]

Hey i kinda need help.. im using the m1 mac pro, im new to mac so please bare with me heheh.. i did all the instructions like you said and still couldn’t connect it, y’know at first there’s no problem at all, im using my Lr and then shutdown my mac.. but then when i start open Lr it says that I’ve to subscribe.. i mean i didd and it couldn’t connect to mac app store.. do you know why?

[raphaelkasongo]

Hey, I can't even click on the store thingy on the task bar. Any ideas for that?

[thatlouud.g]

~ Update: i apologize for that comment earlier, your video has helped tremendously and i was just a lil mad lol but it helps BIG time!

[orchidtea]

I DID THE FIRST OPTION AND I DIDN’T EVEN CHANGE ANYTHING AND IT WORKED WTF TYSFM

[shakeiradavidson]

It keeps on saying "this apple id has not yet been used with the app store" may you do a tutorial in that?

[myst]

thank you so much i was stuck on this forever

[YungCamy]

It still says I can’t connect and when I hit store and hit sign in it just does nothing

[piyushdabi]

Hello I'm facing some issues to login app store

[nrg]

Says open up the App Store…. MY APP STORE WONT OPEN

[bryanmcneil]

My App Store will not open. The application itself will NOT RESPOND. How the hell is this happening anyone?

[anjm]

tried all this but it didn't work, still cant sign in just goes back to sign in

[lolaedtz]

It tells me this account hasn’t been used with the App Store I hate it so much.

[bgastudios]

Thanks for the hints but it doesn't work.

[lakeishahaney]

THANK I've been looking for a solution for a few days now. I just tried your tutorial and I am able to access my App Store, and my Apple Music again!!

[timthompson]

yaay, this video really helped. Thanks a million :-)

[kenopsia]

Damn I was like if its gonna work I'm gonna subscribe this channel..dang wow
Thank you🌸❤