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Microsoft’s massive Outlook outage might be over
Publication: The Verge
Author: Jess Weatherbed
Source published: 13/11/2026, 12:48:03 UTC
Briefing created: 13/11/2026, 19:42:31 UTC
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Briefings
Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 experienced a two-day outage affecting millions of users globally. Recovery is underway as of November 13, 2026, with some apps still degraded but email access reportedly restored by noon. The incident was identified as a technical issue unrelated to cybersecurity or AI agents, prompting an apology from Microsoft. Coverage is limited to the specific outage event described in the source.
Key points
- Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 experienced a two-day outage affecting millions of users globally.
- Recovery is underway as of November 13, 2026, with some apps still degraded but email access reportedly restored by noon.
Context
This article reports on a significant global outage of Microsoft's email and productivity suite, impacting millions of users. The incident was identified as a technical issue unrelated to cybersecurity or AI agents, prompting an official apology from Microsoft regarding the disruption to customers and partners.
Limitations
Coverage is limited to the specific outage event described in the source. The article does not provide details on the root cause beyond the technical nature of the issue, nor does it offer data on the duration of the outage beyond the reported two days.
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