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Gmail Status Monitor
Gmail Status: Is Gmail Down Right Now?
Use this Gmail status guide to confirm outages fast, troubleshoot email send/receive issues or API problems, and get real-time monitoring for the moment Gmail goes down.
Quick Gmail Status Checklist
- 1. Check official status updates.
- 2. Confirm with community reports.
- 3. Verify with independent monitoring.
- 4. Try a second device or network.
Real-time monitoring coming soon
We are working on adding live status checks for this service.
Check the official Google Workspace status
Google posts incident updates, service disruptions, and maintenance notices on its official Workspace status dashboard.
Google Workspace StatusLook for community reports
Crowd-sourced signals can confirm widespread email delivery failures, login errors, or attachment issues.
Downdetector reportsVerify with independent monitoring
Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that verifies real endpoints and tracks historical incidents.
Gmail on API Status CheckCommon Gmail Issues During Outages
Emails not sending or stuck in outbox
Users may see 'Sending failed' errors, messages stuck in drafts, or 'Could not send' notifications during outages.
Login errors or authentication failures
Gmail may show 'Temporary error' messages, fail to load the inbox, or reject valid credentials.
Slow loading or timeout errors
Gmail may load indefinitely, show blank screens, or display 'We're sorry, but your account is temporarily unavailable' during degraded performance.
Attachment upload or download failures
Attachments may fail to upload, download as empty files, or trigger 'Virus scan failed' errors when Google's infrastructure is stressed.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume Gmail Is Down
- 1
Try Gmail in incognito mode
Open Gmail in a private/incognito window to rule out browser extensions or cache issues.
- 2
Check from the Gmail mobile app
If the web interface isn't working, try the Gmail mobile app which sometimes remains functional during web outages.
- 3
Verify your internet connection
Test other Google services (YouTube, Google Drive) to confirm whether the issue is Gmail-specific or network-wide.
- 4
Check storage quota
Gmail stops receiving emails when your Google account storage is full. Verify you haven't exceeded 15GB.
- 5
Test with Gmail API for developers
If using the Gmail API, verify your OAuth tokens are valid and check for rate limit errors.
Real-Time Gmail Monitoring
API Status Check tracks Gmail status with independent monitoring, uptime stats, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Independent Gmail status checks
API Status Check performs independent monitoring so you can verify Gmail status even if official updates are delayed.
Incident history and uptime data
Review recent incidents, response times, and reliability trends to understand Gmail stability.
Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when Gmail experiences a new incident.
Alternative Solutions During Gmail Outages
Use alternative email clients
During Gmail outages, access your account via Outlook, Apple Mail, or other IMAP/POP clients if you've set them up.
Send urgent messages via other channels
Use SMS, Slack, WhatsApp, or phone calls for time-sensitive communications during Gmail outages.
Draft emails offline
Gmail's offline mode (if enabled) lets you compose messages that will send automatically when service recovers.
Monitor recovery via API Status Check
Set up alerts to get notified the moment Gmail recovers from an outage.
Get notified when Gmail is back up
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Gmail Status FAQ
Is Gmail down right now?
Check the Google Workspace status dashboard and API Status Check for independent monitoring. If both show incidents, Gmail is likely down for many users.
Why can't I send emails from Gmail?
Sending failures can indicate a Gmail outage, attachment issues, or spam filtering. Check status pages and try sending without attachments.
Is the Gmail API down?
API outages show as authentication errors or 5xx responses. Check the Google Workspace status for API-specific incidents and implement retry logic.
Why is Gmail so slow today?
Slowness often indicates degraded performance or high load. Try the mobile app or wait for the incident to resolve.
Does Google Workspace have better Gmail uptime?
Google Workspace uses the same Gmail infrastructure as free accounts. Major outages affect all users equally, though Workspace gets priority support.
How can I get Gmail outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when Gmail has an incident.