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Is Outlook currently experiencing an outage?

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Yes, Outlook is experiencing an outage affecting hundreds of users worldwide with widespread login issues.

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Reports on DowndetectorNearly 900 reports of outage globally
Primary issue64% of reports are login problems
Outage start timeJust before 10am on April 27, 2026
Secondary issues24% app complaints, 10% message delivery failures
Microsoft responseCompany released statement confirming investigations underway
Regional impactOver 800 UK users, 400+ US users affected

Outage Confirmation

Outlook went down for hundreds of users at the start of the work day on April 27, 2026, just before 10am. Nearly 900 people have reported issues on Downdetector, a website that tracks outages for online services. Google Trends showed a sharp spike in search interest about Outlook being down, with a 10% increase in search volume. Microsoft released a statement confirming that investigations are underway into potential problems with users accessing Outlook.

Main Issues Reported

The most common problem users are experiencing is with logging in, which accounts for 64% of reported issues. Users are being repeatedly prompted to re-enter their passwords. Additional complaints include app-related issues, which account for 24% of reports, and message delivery failures affecting 10% of users. Frustrated users took to social media expressing their frustration with continuous authentication prompts.

Geographic Scope

The outage is affecting users across multiple regions. More than 800 users have reported problems in the UK, while more than 400 people in the US have reported the same issues. Downdetector reports show problems being reported across the world.

Sources

  1. Outlook down LIVE: Microsoft users report issues with accounts due to 'outage' (express.co.uk)
  2. Is Outlook down? Users report issues with Microsoft email app (metro.co.uk)

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