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Outlook.com is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services from Microsoft. One of the world's first webmail services, it was founded in 1996 as Hotmail.

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of Outlook.com reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.

Outlook.com Outage Chart 01/17/2026 23:10

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Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by Outlook.com users through our website.

  1. Sign in (67%)

    Sign in (67%)

  2. Website Down (19%)

    Website Down (19%)

  3. Errors (14%)

    Errors (14%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent Outlook.com outage reports came from the following cities:

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City Problem Type Report Time
United StatesRio Rico Website Down
United StatesCrofton Sign in
FranceBordeaux Sign in
United StatesYulee Website Down
AustraliaGold Coast Errors
United StatesFrisco Website Down
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Outlook.com Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • calm_introvert Gopal Verma (@calm_introvert) reported

    @Microsoft @Outlook i am unable to login into my mail.. not via pc not via App whats the matter with outlook..

  • bitthisnthat this & that (@bitthisnthat) reported

    @MSFT365Status @Outlook Not working in the uk !! 14/7 Not help on uk support number Appalling !!

  • mwalls3702 Matt Walls (@mwalls3702) reported

    @Outlook any known issues this morning?

  • _vanss nezz (@_vanss) reported

    @Outlook hi there I'd really like to get back my account @ live When requesting a code to recovery email it doesn't send and now I have to submit a form for recovery and I still can't retrieve any emails I've recently received an email yesterday and today there's an issue...

  • JoefnNavy JoeFn Navy (@JoefnNavy) reported

    @MSFT365Status @Outlook Fix your ****

  • bajajradhey Radheyshyam Bajaj (@bajajradhey) reported

    @Outlook we are unable to login on any of our Microsoft emails nor able to login to our admin panel or @MicrosoftTeams

  • JoefnNavy JoeFn Navy (@JoefnNavy) reported

    @Outlook There is no error message. I’m just not getting any mail.

  • hoq3_ Palo (@hoq3_) reported

    @Outlook Hello. I'm having trouble accessing both of my accounts.

  • sstange111 Steve Stange (@sstange111) reported

    @Microsoft @Outlook wtf???? is site down?

  • YTBiotic Biotic (@YTBiotic) reported

    @Outlook I am having trouble with my email account ive had for 20 years and was unable to remember enough information to verify it is my account, is there a number for support i can call or am i out of luck?

  • BeatTheClient andre paul thierry (@BeatTheClient) reported

    @Microsoft @Outlook @MicrosoftHelps Hello. I’ve been unable to access my account (forgot password — so far, unable to complete process to make new password) since last week’s outage. How long in terms of hours do I need to wait before another log-in/ change password attempt?

  • JennyD3322 CheerfullStorm Gaming (@JennyD3322) reported

    Right I need tech help, friend of mine can’t log into Hotmail even though the password is correct. Says use another device, they do still nothing. Can’t contact @Outlook as need to be signed in but that’s the issue they can’t sign in…HELP pretty please 🥺 #help #techhelp

  • JoefnNavy JoeFn Navy (@JoefnNavy) reported

    @MSFT365Status @Outlook Still not working. This is bullshit. My business is suffering.

  • mrnathancarlson Nathan Carlson 🌱 (@mrnathancarlson) reported

    I have never bailed from using an app faster than finding out @Outlook injects actual ads that look like emails directly in the inbox. @Microsoft why do you have to make everything so terrible?

  • art_k42 Art K | Private keys eat the world (@art_k42) reported

    @Microsoft announced to get rid of passwords, but who knew some bro would wipe the fat part of authentication system for @Outlook - account login outages still in place for 4th consecutive day! Can't login to get important notification - the real insecurity

  • DCdoozy DCdoozy 🇺🇲🇺🇦🇻🇪 (@DCdoozy) reported

    And now @Outlook is down, too. Lovely.

  • hetmuurtje De Muur (@hetmuurtje) reported

    @Outlook Hello, I'm having a lot of trouble logging in. I can't get in, even after changing my password. And your help center is completely useless. I have no idea what I can/should do next.

  • waveringmindz Gagan Sokhey (@waveringmindz) reported

    @aryankitnain @Microsoft @Outlook Oh you too Well, I did this trick Use VPN (any free will do) and then try login to your account, and also try using Microsoft authenticator for 2FA if needed, Hopefully you will be able to login and get access to your Outlook

  • MamanS079 Maman Suryaman (@MamanS079) reported

    @Rushike42729066 @Outlook I have the same problem, can you access your account now?

  • waveringmindz Gagan Sokhey (@waveringmindz) reported

    @aryankitnain @Microsoft @Outlook Oh right that’s the issue You are correct

  • ajeetram3 अजीत राम चौधरी (@ajeetram3) reported

    @Microsoft @Outlook @MicrosoftHelps whenever I try to log in my outlook account for using office products One drive etc, it's always shows an error too many requests. Please try to help me to Short out this issue.

  • EvanHerd10 Evan Herd (@EvanHerd10) reported

    @Outlook my account got locked, and the recovery option through email is not working as I no longer have access to that account, the mobile option also won’t work. I need to get access to my account asap. I’ve got a flight tomorrow to check in, DM’d you already still no response.

  • aiffsb Rosemary (@aiffsb) reported

    @Outlook Shut up and fix the constant signing in and signing out. Where is LIVE support???!

  • JoefnNavy JoeFn Navy (@JoefnNavy) reported

    @Outlook I have not been able to access my Outlook for six days? What do I gotta do to fix this?

  • jazzrai jbcedge (@jazzrai) reported

    @MSFT365Status @Outlook Still not working our end.

  • 9212__ just me🐬 (@9212__) reported

    @Outlook Hello. I have a problem with my email. I can't change the password. I have the alternate email for recovery and the recovery code, but I can't open the email. I need the email badly

  • Le_tish Tish (@Le_tish) reported

    @Outlook is there an issue with emails? Trying to get codes sent for non-outlook for password retrieval and absolutely none are coming through

  • MuhamedPate56 Muhammed Patel (@MuhamedPate56) reported

    @_vanss @Outlook You should speak to @Aresfixer regarding this issue, he can help resolve it

  • DanielleLouvina Danielle (@DanielleLouvina) reported

    @Outlook hello, I’ve been trying to access my outlook email account for a week since the outages last week. I attempt to use the 2 step verification method (entering the last 4 digits of my mobile number) and I get the following error. I desperately need access.

  • MecheMB Meche (@MecheMB) reported

    @MSFT365Status @Outlook Hi gays! Still not working! Please can you help me?