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As of 11:00 AM EST on Friday, November 13, 2026, Microsoft is actively addressing a significant global outage affecting Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Teams, and Copilot. The outage began on Thursday, November 12, and has continued into Friday, impacting users worldwide. (apnews.com)[1]
Current Status:
- Recovery Progress: Microsoft reports “encouraging recovery progress,” with service availability and email delivery performance improving across affected regions. (apnews.com)[2]
- Regional Impact: Users in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific have reported intermittent access and delayed messages. Some users have experienced restored services, while others continue to face issues. (apnews.com)[1]
Recommendations:
- Stay Informed: Monitor Microsoft’s official channels for real-time updates on the outage status.
- Alternative Communication: Consider using alternative communication methods for critical tasks until full service restoration is confirmed.
- Verify Email Delivery: If you sent important emails during the outage, confirm with recipients that they were received.
While recovery efforts are underway, some users may still experience intermittent issues. It’s advisable to remain vigilant and utilize alternative communication channels as needed.
Highlights:
- The Latest: Microsoft says recovery efforts are making progress on worldwide outage[1], Published on Friday, November 13
- Microsoft reports progress in reviving email and other services during a global outage[2], Published on Thursday, November 12
- Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft email and other apps[3], Published on Thursday, November 12
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- The Latest: Microsoft says recovery efforts are making progress on worldwide outageapnews.com
- Microsoft reports progress in reviving email and other services during a global outageapnews.com
- Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft email and other appsapnews.com
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Research completed 11/13/2026, 11:27:16 AM