Microsoft 365 experienced a possible service disruption on Wednesday, with thousands of users reporting problems across multiple platforms, according to outage-tracking website Downdetector.
As of 9:00 a.m. PT, more than 2,000 users had flagged issues with Microsoft 365. Downdetector compiles its outage data by aggregating real-time reports from users and monitoring service performance from various sources.
The majority of complaints pointed to problems with SharePoint and server connectivity, with users reporting difficulty accessing files, loading pages, or maintaining stable connections. These issues appear to be affecting both individual users and organizations that rely on Microsoft 365 for daily operations.
In addition to SharePoint-related disruptions, Downdetector data indicated service issues with several other Microsoft products. Users also reported problems accessing Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, and the Microsoft Store, suggesting the outage may be impacting a broader portion of Microsoft’s cloud-based ecosystem.
Update — 9:17 a.m. PT
The scale of the issue appeared to grow rapidly, with reports climbing to more than 4,000 affected users within minutes. The sharp increase suggests the outage may be widespread rather than isolated to specific regions or services.
At the time of reporting, Microsoft had not yet issued an official statement confirming the outage or providing details on the cause. It remains unclear whether the disruption is linked to server-side issues, network failures, or a backend update.
Microsoft 365 is widely used by businesses, educational institutions, and government organizations worldwide, making even brief service interruptions potentially disruptive. Users experiencing problems are advised to monitor Microsoft’s official service status page and Downdetector for updates.
Further updates are expected as Microsoft investigates and works toward restoring full service.
