Last updated: November 11, 2026
Is Microsoft down? User reports indicate possible problems with Microsoft
Microsoft makes Windows, Office, and Xbox products. Is Microsoft down? Look at the real-time status and user reports below.
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Microsoft outage history
The biggest Microsoft outages on record, plus our latest check.
- 29 October 2025. About 8 hours. Users could not open Microsoft 365 apps, the Azure portal or sign in to many services.
- 30 July 2024. About 8 hours. Many users hit connection errors and timeouts when opening Microsoft services and work apps.
- 19 July 2024. Several hours. Millions of Windows computers crashed with error screens, disrupting airlines, banks, hospitals and offices worldwide.
- 25 January 2023. About 5 hours. Users worldwide could not open Teams, Outlook, OneDrive and other Microsoft services.
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Microsoft uptime and reports
Live report counts and the day by day record for the last 30 days.
User reports received in each period.
Last 30 days, day by day: 12 October 2026 to 10 November 2026
Green: up. Red: outage. Amber: some checks failed. Grey: no record yet.
The daily record builds from today as our checks run. Grey days have no saved record yet. A red day marks a confirmed outage.
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Is Microsoft Down Right Now?
Microsoft runs the 365 productivity suite used by businesses worldwide, including Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive. When these services go down, work stops for millions of people at once. A Microsoft 365 down spell stops mail, files, and meetings in one blow for whole companies. When the mail stops, the fix often sits deeper, since so many company tools quietly run on Microsoft Azure behind the scenes.
This page shows live Microsoft status across its services. Is there a Microsoft outage is the first question that board settles. Microsoft outages show up on that board as one suite dimming first. Is Microsoft having issues today is settled by which suite dims first. That live Microsoft service status view separates a mail failure from a full-suite failure fast. Microsoft services status in full is that view across every suite at once. You can check if the platforms have a problem right now, or if something is wrong on your end. Outages often hit several Microsoft services together. The Microsoft 365 status picture here covers mail, files, chat, and meetings in one view. A Microsoft outage of that size usually starts with sign in failures. Most Microsoft issues today start inside one app, like Outlook or Teams, while the rest keep working.
Is Microsoft Down for Me or Everyone?
Check the live chart above. If many people report problems, Microsoft services are down for everyone. A Microsoft issue today usually names one suite first: mail, meetings, or files. If few reports show, the issue is likely on your end. Check Microsoft’s service health page too.
Why Is Outlook Not Working?
Outlook failures are the most reported Microsoft problem. A Microsoft Outlook outage can stop mail for a whole company at once. Microsoft email down is that company-wide mail stop in short form. A Microsoft email outage is that company-wide mail stop in its purest form. Microsoft Outlook issues today follow that pattern: web works, desktop fails, or the reverse. Many users cannot open their inbox at all or see endless loading. Email sending and receiving can stop for hours.
Some describe the web version working while the desktop app fails, or the reverse. Mobile app users often get sync errors.
If Outlook will not work, check Microsoft’s service health dashboard first. Try the web version at outlook.com. Clear your browser cache. Remove and re-add your account in the app.
Why Is Microsoft Teams Down?
Teams outages kill meetings and chats together. Many users get stuck joining calls or see messages fail to send. Screen sharing often breaks first. During wide outages, the desktop app, web, and mobile all fail together. Check service health. Try the web version as a backup. Restart the app if only you are affected.
Why Can’t I Access OneDrive?
OneDrive problems show up as sync failures. Many users see files stuck uploading or waiting to start errors that never clear. Shared files can become unreachable. Pause and resume syncing. Sign out and back into OneDrive. Check your storage quota, since a full drive blocks uploads.
What Does Something Went Wrong Mean in Microsoft Apps?
This vague error covers login, network, and service faults. Many users see it in Outlook, Teams, and Copilot alike. It rarely tells you the real cause. Check service health first. Sign out and back in. Clear the app cache. If it hits everyone, wait for Microsoft’s fix.
How to Check Microsoft Server Status
The fastest way to check is the live chart at the top of this page. It updates in real time as users report problems. During a Microsoft 365 outage, that chart moves before the official dashboard does. A sudden spike in reports means an outage is starting. If the chart stays flat, the service is healthy.
You can also check the official status page if the service runs one. Social media often lights up during big outages too. But user report charts like this one are usually the fastest signal. Bookmark this page so you can check in seconds next time.
Common Microsoft Problems and Fixes
Outlook won’t load
Outlook won’t load: Check service health. Try outlook.com in a browser. Clear cache. Re-add your account.
Teams calls failing
Teams calls failing: Check service health. Try the web app. Restart Teams. Check your mic and camera permissions.
OneDrive not syncing
OneDrive not syncing: Pause and resume sync. Sign out and back in. Check storage space. Restart the app.
Something went wrong errors
Something went wrong errors: Check service health. Sign out and back in. Clear cache. Wait during wide outages.
Can’t sign in
Can’t sign in: Verify your password. Check service health. Clear browser cookies. Try a different browser.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Outlook not sending or receiving my emails?
Outlook stalls when the mailbox is full or the app lost its sign-in. Check your storage quota, then sign out and sign back in. On desktop, creating a fresh Outlook profile fixes many sync faults.
How do I get Microsoft Teams to load and join my meetings?
Clear the Teams cache, or use Teams in a browser as a quick test. Signing out fully and back in refreshes your account session. Teams often fails with a full cache or an expired sign-in token.
Why is OneDrive not syncing my files?
Syncing stops when a file name has unsupported characters or storage runs out. Rename problem files and check your remaining OneDrive space. Pausing and resuming sync restarts stuck uploads.
How do I get back into my Microsoft account after too many wrong passwords?
Reset your password and approve the sign-in with your authenticator or email code. Sign-in blocks happen after too many wrong passwords or sign-ins from unusual locations. Waiting a full day helps when the account is temporarily locked.
How do I fix Xbox not letting me sign in or launch games?
Check your Game Pass or Live status in account settings first. A full power cycle of the console clears most launch errors. Xbox sign-in fails when your subscription ended or the console cache is stale.
What can I do if Microsoft services are not working?
Check this page and Microsoft’s health dashboard. If services work for others, sign out and back in, clear cache, or try the web versions.