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Microsoft Status Monitor
Microsoft Status: Is Microsoft Down Right Now?
Use this Microsoft status guide to confirm Office 365, Teams, Azure, or Outlook outages fast, troubleshoot service issues, and get real-time monitoring for the moment Microsoft goes down.
Quick Microsoft Status Checklist
- 1. Check official Microsoft status page.
- 2. Confirm with community reports.
- 3. Verify with independent monitoring.
- 4. Test web apps vs desktop clients.
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We are working on adding live status checks for this service.
Check the official Microsoft 365 status page
Microsoft posts incident updates, degraded service notices, and maintenance windows for all Microsoft 365 and Azure services.
status.office.comLook for community reports
Crowd-sourced signals can confirm widespread outages affecting Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Azure, or other Microsoft services.
Downdetector reportsVerify with independent monitoring
Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that verifies real endpoints and tracks historical incidents.
Microsoft on API Status CheckCommon Microsoft Issues During Outages
Teams calls or chat failures
Users may experience dropped calls, message delays, or inability to join meetings when Microsoft Teams infrastructure is stressed.
Outlook email access issues
Email sync failures, login errors, or inability to send/receive messages can occur during Outlook or Exchange outages.
Office apps fail to authenticate
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office apps may fail to sign in or verify licenses during Microsoft identity service issues.
Azure service degradation
Cloud applications may experience slow performance, API failures, or complete unavailability during Azure infrastructure outages.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume Microsoft Is Down
- 1
Check Microsoft Service Health dashboard
Sign in to admin.microsoft.com and check the Service Health dashboard for detailed incident reports for your tenant.
- 2
Restart apps and clear cache
Close and restart Teams, Outlook, or other Office apps. Clear app cache if authentication or sync issues persist.
- 3
Verify internet and firewall rules
Ensure Microsoft 365 URLs and IP ranges aren't blocked by firewall rules, VPN configurations, or network policies.
- 4
Try web versions of apps
Access Outlook.com, Teams web app, or Office Online to determine if the issue is client-specific or platform-wide.
- 5
Check tenant-specific incidents
Some outages affect only specific Microsoft 365 tenants or Azure regions. Verify whether the issue is global or localized.
Real-Time Microsoft Monitoring
API Status Check tracks Microsoft services with independent monitoring, uptime stats, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Independent Microsoft status checks
API Status Check performs independent monitoring across Microsoft 365 and Azure so you can verify status even if official updates are delayed.
Incident history and uptime data
Review recent outages, response times, and reliability trends to understand Microsoft service stability over time.
Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when Microsoft experiences a new incident.
Alternative Solutions During Microsoft Outages
Use Google Workspace for critical work
During Microsoft 365 outages, switch to Gmail, Google Docs, or Google Meet for urgent email and collaboration needs.
Access cached local files
Office apps with local caching can access recently opened documents even when cloud services are down.
Queue Azure API requests
Implement retry logic with exponential backoff for Azure services to handle transient failures gracefully.
Monitor recovery via API Status Check
Set up alerts to get notified the moment Microsoft services recover from an outage.
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Microsoft Status FAQ
Is Microsoft down right now?
Check status.office.com and API Status Check for independent monitoring. Microsoft services are distributed, so some may be down while others remain operational.
Why is Microsoft Teams not working?
Teams failures can be caused by network issues, authentication problems, or platform outages. Check Microsoft status first, then verify your internet connection.
Are Office 365 and Microsoft 365 the same?
Microsoft 365 is the rebranded name for Office 365. Both refer to the same suite of cloud productivity services including Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Why can't I access Azure services?
Azure outages may be global or region-specific. Check status.azure.com for detailed incident reports and consider failing over to alternative regions.
Does Microsoft have SLA guarantees?
Yes, Microsoft 365 and Azure offer SLAs with uptime guarantees and service credits for downtime. Enterprise agreements typically include 99.9% uptime commitments.
How can I get Microsoft outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when Microsoft or any of its services experience an incident.