Thousands Affected as Microsoft Experiences Service Outage, Reports Downdetector
Microsoft faced a significant service outage on Thursday, impacting thousands of users across various platforms. According to Downdetector, the problem primarily affected Outlook, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Store, and Microsoft Teams.
Outage Details
The issues began early in the day, with over 2,000 users reporting problems with Microsoft Outlook. This number quickly increased as more users experienced difficulties.
Reported Issues
- Outlook: Over 25,000 users reported issues.
- Microsoft 365: Nearly 22,000 users faced problems.
- Microsoft Store: More than 3,000 users reported outages.
- Microsoft Teams: Approximately 1,000 users experienced issues.
Initially, complaints were mainly focused on receiving messages in Outlook. As the day progressed, the number of reports escalated dramatically.
Timeline of Reports
| Time | Outlook Reports | Microsoft 365 Reports | Microsoft Store Reports | Microsoft Teams Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:50 a.m. | 8,750 | 6,700 | 1,000 | 800 |
| 11:57 a.m. | 14,000 | 10,000 | 1,500 | 800 |
| 12:04 p.m. | 20,000 | 16,000 | 2,000 | 800 |
| 12:12 p.m. | 25,000 | 22,000 | 3,000 | 1,000 |
The service disruption raised concerns among users and highlighted the reliance on Microsoft’s platforms for business and personal communication. Further updates from Microsoft regarding the outage will be eagerly awaited by affected users.
