Last updated: November 10, 2026
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- 11 December 2021. About 6 weeks. A ransomware attack shut down timekeeping and payroll systems, so employers had to track hours and pay by hand.
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Is Kronos Down Right Now?
No, Kronos is not down right now. UKG’s workforce systems are operational. If you searched is Kronos down because you cannot clock in, it may be a regional sign-in problem rather than a full Kronos outage.
UKG has had several outages in October 2026. On October 16, sign-in failures with 503 and 502 errors blocked clock-ins across North America and parts of Europe for about an hour. Similar login failures hit on October 8 and October 5. UKG does not run a single public status page, so incidents often surface through user reports first. The live Kronos status indicator at the top of this page shows current service health.
Is Kronos Down for Me or Everyone?
UKG tells employees to contact their employer’s HR or help desk for login trouble, since access runs through company-specific portals. If coworkers at other companies also cannot sign in, it is a wider UKG outage.
Why Can’t I Clock In on Kronos?
Failed clock-ins are the most painful Kronos problem because they hit paychecks. The October 16, 2026 outage returned 503 and 502 errors at sign-in across two continents. Authentication failures are the usual trigger.
Try the mobile app if the website fails, or vice versa. Note your actual clock-in time so payroll can correct it later. Tell your manager right away if punches will not go through. Workers in Korea often open the KT app on the same phone to check data and bills.
Why Is the UKG App Not Working?
The UKG app suffers the same sign-in failures as the website during outages. Users report login screens that spin forever and sessions that drop. App-specific bugs add to the trouble between incidents.
Update the app and retry. Switch to the browser version as a backup. During widespread failures, neither route will work until UKG recovers.
What Was the Kronos Ransomware Attack?
In December 2021, a ransomware attack hit Kronos Private Cloud and took systems offline for weeks. Employers scrambled with manual timekeeping while UKG rebuilt services. It remains one of the worst HR software outages on record.
The incident is long resolved, but it explains why companies keep paper backups. Current outages are far shorter and unrelated to that attack.
Why Is My Paycheck Wrong After an Outage?
Missed punches during outages lead to wrong paychecks. Manual corrections take a pay cycle to appear. Overtime and shift differentials are the first things to go missing.
Keep your own record of hours worked during any outage. Report missed punches to your payroll manager quickly. Check the next pay stub for corrections.
Common Kronos Problems and Fixes
Can’t Clock In
Try the app and website both. Record your real punch time. Alert your manager immediately.
App Login Failures
Update the app. Use the browser version instead. Wait for UKG recovery during wide outages.
Missed Punches
Send your hours to your payroll manager in writing. Keep screenshots of error screens as proof.
Schedule Not Showing
Refresh and check for app updates. Confirm with your manager, since schedules come from your employer.
Password Reset Issues
Use your employer’s specific portal link. Contact your HR admin, since UKG routes most account help through employers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add a missing punch to my Kronos timecard?
A missed punch happens when you forget to clock in or out, or a punch lands in the wrong slot. The gap shows as a red box on your timecard. Enter the missing time with the correct AM or PM, and your manager may need to approve the edit.
Why can’t I clock in on Kronos?
Sign-in failures cause most clock-in problems. Try the app and website, record your time, and tell your manager.
What does a purple 12 AM punch mean on my Kronos timecard?
That purple punch is a placeholder, not a real clock-in. It appears when your timecard has no schedule for that day. It clears as you record real punches, and adding your schedule removes it.
What happened in the Kronos hack?
A December 2021 ransomware attack took Kronos Private Cloud offline for weeks. It is resolved and unrelated to current issues.
Who do I contact for Kronos login help?
Your employer’s HR or help desk first. UKG directs most account issues through the employer.
Will I still get paid during a Kronos outage?
Yes, but you must report your hours. Keep your own time records and send missed punches to payroll.