Microsoft Outlook Faces Major Outage, Thousands Affected
Hey everyone, let’s talk about something frustrating that many people have been experiencing today—Microsoft Outlook is down! If you’ve been struggling to send emails or access your Microsoft 365 apps, you’re definitely not alone. Thousands of users across North America and beyond have reported issues, and Microsoft is now scrambling to investigate and fix the problem.
According to reports, the outage started around mid-afternoon, and it quickly became a widespread issue. Users trying to access Outlook, as well as other Microsoft 365 services like Excel and Teams, found themselves locked out. Some even had trouble with Xbox services, which are also tied to Microsoft’s network. At its peak, DownDetector recorded nearly 40,000 reports of problems, with major outage hotspots in cities like New York, Toronto, Boston, and Seattle.
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So, what’s going on? Well, Microsoft hasn’t given a detailed explanation yet, but their official Microsoft 365 Status account on X (formerly Twitter) acknowledged the issue, saying they had identified a potential cause and rolled back some suspected code to fix the problem. They’re now monitoring things to see if services are recovering.
This isn’t the first time Microsoft has faced major outages. Just last year, Outlook and Teams were down for more than a full day due to a technical issue. And if you remember the CrowdStrike incident last July, that also caused widespread Windows disruptions. It’s frustrating, especially for businesses and professionals who rely on these services daily.
Right now, Microsoft is working on restoring access, but if you're still experiencing problems, you might have to wait it out. Keep an eye on Microsoft's official updates for the latest news. Let’s hope things get back to normal soon!
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