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Is Front Down? How to Check Front Status Right Now
Front runs the shared inbox that customer support and account teams live in all day. When it goes down, tickets pile up silently and customers stop hearing back. Here's how to check Front's status, diagnose common sync issues, and stay ahead of outages.
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How to Check if Front is Down
1. status.front.com (Official)
Front's official status page reports across roughly 16 components — the web app, mobile apps (iOS/Android), the API, email sync, and more. Subscribe via email, SMS, Slack, webhook, or Atom/RSS to get incident notifications.
2. @FrontHQStatus on X/Twitter
Front posts incident updates directly to @FrontHQStatus, often faster than the status page updates for teams already watching social media during an incident.
3. APIStatusCheck
APIStatusCheck aggregates status across hundreds of services including Front. Useful when checking Front alongside Slack, Salesforce, or other tools your support workflow depends on.
4. Test the Connected Inbox Directly
Send a test email to your Front-connected address from an external account. If it doesn't appear in the shared inbox within a few minutes, check whether the issue is Front-wide or specific to your connected mailbox's sync.
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Try Better Stack Free →Front Services That Can Be Affected
Web App
Agents can't read, reply to, or assign conversations
Mobile Apps
iOS/Android apps fail to sync new messages
API
Integrations and automation rules stop triggering
Email Sync
Inbound/outbound messages delay or fail to appear in shared inboxes
Front Chat
Website live chat widget stops accepting new conversations
Workflow Rules
Automated tagging, routing, and assignment rules pause
Search
Conversation and contact search returns incomplete or stale results
Analytics
Team performance dashboards and SLA reporting unavailable
Why Email Might Not Be Syncing (Even When Front is Up)
Before assuming Front is down, rule out these common sync and configuration issues:
Revoked OAuth access
If your team changed a Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 admin policy, Front's connection to the mailbox can silently lose access. Reauthorize the connected inbox under Settings > Inboxes.
Disabled forwarding rule
For inboxes connected via forwarding rather than OAuth, a disabled or overwritten forwarding filter will stop new mail from reaching Front while leaving old conversations intact.
Provider-side rate limiting
Gmail and Microsoft 365 can rate-limit high-volume sync requests from third-party apps. If only one connected inbox is affected while others sync fine, this is more likely than a Front-wide outage.
Rule conflicts
A workflow rule that archives or moves messages automatically can make new mail appear "missing" when it was actually filed elsewhere. Check the "All" view before assuming a sync failure.
API token expiration
For integrations built on Front's API, expired API tokens or webhook subscriptions will cause silent automation failures. Check your integration's error logs for 401 responses.
Teammate seat or plan limits
Some Front plans limit connected inboxes or active teammates. Hitting a plan limit can prevent a newly connected inbox from syncing until the account is upgraded.
What to Do When Front is Down
Check status.front.com immediately
Confirm it's a platform-wide incident vs a local sync or configuration issue specific to your connected inbox.
Fall back to native email clients
Team members can temporarily check the connected Gmail or Outlook inboxes directly to avoid missing time-sensitive customer replies while Front is unavailable.
Communicate proactively with customers
For support teams with SLA commitments, post a status update or auto-responder acknowledging delayed response times during the outage window.
Pause dependent automations
If your CRM or helpdesk integration relies on Front's API to trigger workflows, pause that automation during an outage to avoid queuing failed requests.
Subscribe to Front status alerts
Subscribe on status.front.com or follow @FrontHQStatus so future incidents reach your team immediately.
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Try Better Stack Free →Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if Front is down right now?
Check status.front.com for the official status, or follow @FrontHQStatus on X/Twitter for real-time updates. APIStatusCheck aggregates Front and hundreds of other service statuses in one place.
Why isn't new email showing up in my Front shared inbox?
Most common causes: revoked OAuth access to the connected mailbox, a disabled forwarding rule, or provider-side rate limiting from Gmail/Microsoft 365. Check whether other connected inboxes are also affected before assuming a Front-wide outage.
How often does Front go down?
Front reports no incidents most days. Minor component-level incidents (delayed sync, degraded search) occur occasionally, while full platform outages are rare.
Can I use Front's API during a web app outage?
It depends on the incident — the API and web app are tracked as separate components on status.front.com. Check component-level status before assuming both are affected simultaneously.
What are the best Front alternatives for backup support coverage?
Help Scout, Zendesk, Intercom, and Gmail's native shared inbox (via delegation) are common fallbacks for shared team email during an extended outage.
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