Multiple Microsoft 365 services are experiencing an outage

Outlook and Teams are among the platforms impacted by “elevated load” issues.

By Anna Washenko Nov. 12, 2026 2:17 pm EST Microsoft Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Microsoft is experiencing an outage for several of its services this afternoon. Initial reports focused on users being unable to access their email in Outlook, but more than the one platform in its Microsoft 365 suite appears to be down. The company's support account on X acknowledged the issue.