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Global outage at Microsoft Outlook causes email issues

An outage at Microsoft Exchange Online has been affecting access to emails via Outlook and Microsoft 365 since Monday evening.

1 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Since Monday evening, a global outage at Microsoft Outlook has impacted a large number of users. Both login and the sending and receiving of emails through Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online are affected.

According to reports, millions of users are having difficulty accessing their emails. Restricted access to the email service is causing significant problems for businesses and individuals who rely on this service.

Microsoft has not yet provided detailed information about the cause of the issue. However, the company is aware that many users are experiencing difficulties and is currently addressing the technical problems.

Users are advised to check the official Microsoft website and other communication channels to stay informed about the progress of the resolution. It remains unclear whether and when the issues will be fully resolved.

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