A significant outage has hit Microsoft 365 services, affecting numerous users globally and causing massive disruptions. Thousands of customers reported being unable to access their emails and a range of other applications, including Outlook, beginning on early Saturday. The issue gained traction through social media, where users expressed frustrations over being unable to complete essential work tasks. Microsoft’s official status page acknowledged the disturbances, stating they had identified several underlying issues contributing to this outage and were actively working on a solution. In response to the mounting frustrations, Microsoft confirmed that they were ‘working to restore service as quickly as possible’ and provided updates via their health dashboard. Alongside email impairment, services such as Microsoft Teams and OneDrive were also reported to be impacted, preventing users from conducting virtual meetings or sharing files. As of now, no specific timeline for resolution has been provided, leaving tens of thousands of users in limbo. Microsoft’s support team has reassured consumers that they are prioritizing the restoration of services and will keep them informed. This outage comes at a time when reliance on digital tools has reached unprecedented levels, heightening the urgency for a quick resolution. “We are aware of the problems and are doing everything possible to fix them,” said a representative from Microsoft.
Widespread Microsoft 365 Outage Leaves Thousands Unable to Access Email and Applications
