Discussion topic: Can’t Activate HBO MAX
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Message posted on 29 Aug 2026 10:53 AM
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Can’t Activate HBO MAX
Try to activate HBO MAX - keeps coming up with
You don't have permission to access "https://www.sky.com/activate-subscription/handover/hbo-max?" on this server.
Reference #18.c5691702.1787996552.318ee3ae
https://errors.edgesuite.net/18.c5691702.1787996552.318ee3ae
on my app it says awaiting activation. Happened on my iPad too
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Message posted on 30 Aug 2026 10:43 AM
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Re: Can’t Activate HBO MAX
Hi there @AOB Welcome to the Community forum. Sorry to see that you've been experiencing some issues with activating HBO Max with Sky. I’ve escalated your post to our Community Messaging team who will invite you to a private chat shortly and help you with this.
Just look out for the colourful bubble to start the conversation. Please be aware conversations automatically close if there is no response within 48 hours.
Here's more information on how Community Messaging works - https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Did-you-know/Escalating-a-post-to-a-Sky-expert/ba-p/3711147#M141
Message posted on 30 Aug 2026 06:16 PM
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Re: Can’t Activate HBO MAX
I'm unable to access HBO Max
Message posted on 30 Aug 2026 08:15 PM
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Re: Can’t Activate HBO MAX
Hi @JamesElsmore, I’ve escalated your post to our Community Messaging team who will invite you to a private chat shortly and help you with this.
Just look out for the colourful bubble to start the conversation. Please be aware conversations automatically close if there is no response within 48 hours.
Here's more information on how Community Messaging works - https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Did-you-know/Escalating-a-post-to-a-Sky-expert/ba-p/3711147#M141
Message posted on 04 Sep 2026 05:06 PM
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Re: Can’t Activate HBO MAX
I am also unable to access it.
Access Denied
You don't have permission to access "https://www.sky.com/activate-subscription/handover/hbo-max?" on this server.
Reference #18.111e1202.1788537810.122069e2
https://errors.edgesuite.net/18.111e1202.1788537810.122069e2
this is the message I receive when trying to activate.
Message posted on 04 Sep 2026 05:09 PM
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Re: Can’t Activate HBO MAX
Please ignore. It worked after I downloaded the app to my phone.
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