iMessage not working Z470i Aorus Ultra Sonoma

I am having problems getting iMessage working on my Sonoma build. iCloud and App store both work, as does WiFi. System update in app store works as well.

However when I try to use iMessage I can not log in. If I go to settings, the logout button is greyed out and the status icon spins continually. I have tried to delete preference files as mentioned here, but nothing changed.

I have attached my EFI folder in case something stands out, hoping someone can point me in the right...

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