Thousands Report Microsoft 365 and Outlook Outages—Services Now Recovering.
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Microsoft 365 users across the globe experienced widespread outages on Saturday, with Outlook and other essential services temporarily down.
Thousands of users took to social media to report issues, unable to access their Outlook email accounts or other Microsoft 365 services. According to Downdetector, which tracks real-time outages, reports peaked around 4 p.m. Eastern Time, before gradually declining as services began to restore.
Microsoft’s Response and Fix
In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Microsoft acknowledged the issue and assured users that they were actively investigating.
“We’ve identified a potential cause of impact and have reverted the suspected code to alleviate impact,” the company stated via Microsoft 365 Status, its official page for incident updates.
By the afternoon, Microsoft reported that most affected services were recovering following corrective action. While some users continued experiencing intermittent disruptions, many confirmed that access to their accounts had been restored.
Recent Tech Outages on the Rise
This Microsoft 365 outage follows a similar incident earlier in the week involving Slack, the popular business communication platform. Slack users reported widespread downtime, preventing them from sending messages or accessing workspace tools.
With millions relying on cloud-based productivity tools like Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive, even short-lived outages can disrupt businesses, remote work, and day-to-day communication.
Looking Ahead: What Users Can Do
For those who rely heavily on Microsoft 365 services, regularly checking system status pages and subscribing to real-time outage alerts can help minimize disruptions. If an outage occurs, trying alternative email platforms or productivity tools as a temporary workaround can keep workflows moving.
As Microsoft continues monitoring and optimizing its services, users are encouraged to report any persistent issues through official support channels.
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