Microsoft outage disrupts Outlook for thousands globally

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Microsoft experienced a global outage on November 13, 2026, disrupting Outlook and other workplace products for thousands of users, including many in India who lost access to their inboxes. Microsoft stated on X that elevated load on part of its infrastructure across multiple regions likely caused the connectivity errors. Over 100,000 users reported issues via DownDetector, with problems affecting Microsoft 365 services, particularly those tied to Exchange Online. Exchange Online is Microsoft's cloud platform for emails, calendars, contacts, and tasks. The company acknowledged users might be unable to connect to multiple services, though it did not immediately provide a timeline for full restoration.


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