Microsoft users are experiencing a range of issues with various services, including Azure, on July 30. Thousands of users have reported problems with website, server connection, and app functionality on Downdetector. Specifically, over 1,800 users have reported issues with Minecraft, 1,500 with Microsoft Azure, and 800 with Microsoft 365.
People from the UK and worldwide have taken to the internet to share their frustrations about the ongoing problems. For instance, one user expressed frustration over not being able to access Microsoft Teams for revision purposes. Another user highlighted that the global outage of Microsoft Azure could be impacting Minecraft’s availability.
The widespread Microsoft outage has even affected essential services like hospitals in the UK. Benenden Hospital in Kent informed patients about potential login issues with My Patient Hub due to the European Microsoft outage, apologizing for any inconvenience caused.
Microsoft has acknowledged the reported issues and is actively investigating to identify solutions. Azure support mentioned investigating connectivity problems in Europe, promising updates on the Azure status page. Similarly, Microsoft 365 Status is looking into access issues and performance degradation of various Microsoft 365 services.
These service disruptions follow a recent major Microsoft IT outage that had significant repercussions globally, affecting industries ranging from airlines and train services to healthcare facilities and businesses.
Downdetector, a platform where users can report service problems for various popular services, is instrumental in highlighting widespread issues like the current Microsoft outages. It tracks unusual spikes in problem reports compared to typical volumes, alerting users and service providers to potential disruptions.