6 Easy Fixes for iCloud Browser Issues on Mac

ByJim Miller

Having trouble accessing your iCloud data on your Mac's browser? Is the iCloud webpage stuck on the loading screen? If so, we've got you covered. In this article, we'll show you six easy ways to troubleshoot and fix the issue of iCloud not opening in your web browser on your MacBook.

1. Disable DNS on Mac

Sometimes, DNS settings can cause problems when accessing iCloud on a browser. Here's how you can disable DNS on your Mac:

  1. Click on the Apple logo and select System Preferences.
  2. Open the Network settings.
  3. Go to Advanced.
  4. Select the DNS tab.
  5. Click on the DNS server to select it.
  6. Remove the DNS server by clicking on the minus (-) button.
  7. Apply the changes.

2. Disconnect VPN on Mac

VPNs can also cause complexity when trying to access iCloud on a browser. Here's how you can disconnect VPN on your Mac:

  1. Click on the Apple logo and select System Preferences.
  2. Open the Network settings.
  3. Select the connected VPN.
  4. Click on Disconnect to disable the VPN.

3. Disable VPN in Chrome

If you're using Chrome to access iCloud on your MacBook, you may need to disable VPN in Chrome. Here's how:

  1. Open the Chrome browser and click on the extension's icon.
  2. Check if there's any VPN connection and disconnect it.

4. Enable Access to iCloud Data on the Web

If you have enabled Advanced Data Protection on your iPhone, Apple might have disabled access to iCloud on the web. Here's how to enable it:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on your name/Apple ID.
  2. Tap on iCloud.
  3. Scroll down and enable the toggle for Access iCloud Data on the Web.

5. Remove All Browser Data from Safari

Sometimes, the issue lies within the browser itself. Clearing the browser data in Safari can help. Here's how:

  1. Open Safari on your Mac.
  2. Click on Safari in the menu bar and select Preferences.
  3. Go to the Privacy option.
  4. Click on Manage Website Data.
  5. Click on Remove All.

6. Clear Browser Data of Chrome

Similar to Safari, clearing the browser data in Chrome can also resolve iCloud access issues. Here's how:

  1. Open the Chrome browser on your Mac.
  2. Click on Chrome in the menu bar and select Clear Browsing Data.
  3. Click on Clear data.

By following these simple steps, you should be able to resolve the issue of iCloud not opening in your web browser on your Mac. Accessing your iCloud data on your MacBook's browser should now be hassle-free.