Microsoft Teams down updates — Hundreds of users reported issues with 365 applications including SharePoint and Office
THOUSANDS of users reported issues with Microsoft 365 around 3pm yesterday afternoon.
Hundreds of Microsoft users also experienced outages accessing Teams, per .
Other Microsoft applications including Microsoft Store, SharePoint, and Office were reportedly down.
As of 5pm, the problems appeared to be resolved.
Follow our Microsoft outage live blog for updates...
Internet Explorer history
The tech giant delivered 11 Internet Explorer renditions from its first debut in 1995 to 2013, until it was replaced by Microsoft Edge.
First issued as part of the Plus! for Windows 95 add-on, the browser became a sensation with approximately 95 percent usage share in 2003, per .
Here is a detailed timeline of iconic Internet Explorer’s history:
- 1995: Version 1
- 1995-1996: Version 2
- 1996-1997: Version 3
- 1997-2001: Version 4 and Version 5
- 2001-2006: Version 6
- 2006-2011: Version 7 and Version 8
- 2011-2013 Version 9 and Version 10
- 2013-2022: Version 11
Microsoft 365 history
Microsoft owns the Microsoft 365 product line, which consists of cloud-based services, productivity applications, and tools for teamwork.
It includes online tools like Outlook.com, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams, as well as software packages that were formerly sold under the Microsoft Office brand.
These include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for Microsoft Windows, macOS, mobile devices, and the web, as well as enterprise products and services like Exchange Server, SharePoint, and Yammer.
This includes subscription-based licensing for desktop and mobile applications, hosted email and intranet services, as well as subscription plans that cover all of these items.
What is Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft Teams is the “ultimate messaging app” for organizations, the company explains on its website.
It’s a workspace that allows users to collaborate and communicate in real time.
What’s more, users can also host meetings, as well as share files and apps.
The tech giant launched the collaborative system in March 2017.
Microsoft outage map
Below is a of where users are experiencing the most issues with Microsoft Outlook, Sharepoint, and more.
Microsoft outage mapCredit: Downdetector Microsoft shares urgent update
Microsoft 365 has shared an update via Twitter on the status of their recent outages.
Users share issues
Microsoft users are flooding social media and sharing what issues they are dealing with.
One user wrote: "Word locked my documents and can't connect to help service and there's no phone number.
"We've become so reliant on others technology that we aren't even given the access to resolve our own issues."
Another wrote: "SharePoint Down! D**n it"
Users share issues
Microsoft users are flooding social media and sharing what issues they are dealing with.
One user wrote: "Word locked my documents and can't connect to help service and there's no phone number.
"We've become so reliant on others technology that we aren't even given the access to resolve our own issues."
Another wrote: "SharePoint Down! D**n it"
Reports beginning to decline
Outages for Microsoft Teams are beginning to decline.
Reports peaked at over 300 at 3pm but have now dropped to under 100, per .
Outages peaked at 3pm
Over 2,000 users reported outages while using Microsoft 365, per .
Outages have dropped to under 1,000 but remain high.
Users share frustration on Downdetector
Microsoft users have taken to the comment section on to complain about Microsoft.
One user wrote: "This is the 1st time in Many, Many, years that I can honestly say, Microsoft is one of the most Unstable & Inconsistent platforms my business uses now.
"Google is looking better and better by the day."
Another frustrated user wrote: "its an actual issue how often their applications are down."
Reported problems
42 percent of users have reported problems with Outlook, 35 percent have reported issues with SharePoint, and 23 percent have reported problems with the website.
Microsoft Teams down
As of 3.30pm more than 500 Microsoft users have reported issues with 365 applications including SharePoint and Office, per Downdetector.
Users report issue resolved
Several Microsoft Teams users have taken to the comment section of to report that their issues are now resolved.
One user commented: "Mine just started working."
The outage reports on Downdetector have also plummeted, although over 1,500 reports are still noted as of 9am ET Wednesday.
Users left frustrated with Team
Around 51 percent of reports noted issues surrounding the website.
Another 26 percent of reports flagged problems with logging in.
The remaining 22 percent reported concerns regarding the app.
Teams users from around the globe shared their frustration in Downdetectors comments section.
"Operation failed with an unexpected error in New Jersey," one person remarked.
"Same, down here in Medellin Colombia," a second user commented.
What is Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft Teams is the "ultimate messaging app" for organizations, the company explains on its website.
It's a workspace that allows users to collaborate and communicate in real-time.
What's more, users can also host meetings, as well as share files and apps.
The tech giant launched the collaborative system in March 2017.
What is Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft Teams is the "ultimate messaging app" for organizations, the company explains on its website.
It's a workspace that allows users to collaborate and communicate in real-time.
What's more, users can also host meetings, as well as share files and apps.
The tech giant launched the collaborative system in March 2017.
What is the issue with Microsoft Teams?
User are reporting issues with the software today.
Many have reported receiving an error message saying "Operation failed with unexpected error".
According to Downdetector, people are having trouble accessing the system.
Complaints in the US continue to soar
Over 1,500 complaints have been made this morning as thousands of users are unable to access Microsoft Teams.
According to DownDetector, these issues are global, with thousands of UK users also facing issues.
Complaints in the US continue to soar
Over 1,500 complaints have been made this morning as thousands of users are unable to access Microsoft Teams.
According to DownDetector, these issues are global, with thousands of UK users also facing issues.
Microsoft Teams outage map
has published a heat map showing where issues reported by users are concentrated over the past 24 hours.
Microsoft 'investigating' Teams outage
Microsoft has said it is investigating the outage some people are facing when trying to access Teams.
The company said: "We're investigating an issue where some users may be unable to access Microsoft Teams using web browsers.
"Further details can be found under TM612617 in the admin center."
Microsoft Teams facing issues
Following yesterday's Microsoft 365 outage, the Teams service is today facing issues, according to DownDetector.
Currently, over 1,000 complaints have been made across the US and UK.
Professional users report issues
In the comment section, professionals who use Microsoft 365 are reporting issues with the platform.
"I see the reports are way above average this morning for the last week today, what issues with O365 are we seeing specifically?" one user commented.
"More Outlook connectivity issues? because I can't tell, it's not been fixed yet for our users."
"My Admin Health Dashboard is deceptionaly green. (made up word to fit the moment)"
Microsoft 365 addresses issue
Microsoft 365 Status shared a statement on Twitter addressing the reported issues.
Most issues are with Outlook
64 percent of complaints on involve Outlook.
21 percent of issues reported are with the website.
15 percent of users are having trouble with the login.
