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Microsoft Outlook issues today: Why it’s asking for your password
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Workers trying to log in to Microsoft Outlook experienced unexpected problems Monday morning, with some users receiving error messages and unexpected signouts.
On its official Microsoft service status page, the company confirmed that some Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise customers were experiencing a service interruption, directing them to X for more information.
The Microsoft 365 Status page on X stated that some customers were unable to log in to the email software.
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— Microsoft 365 Status (@MSFT365Status) April 27, 2026
“We’ve discovered some users may experience intermittent sign‑in failures, including ‘too many requests’ errors, or unexpected sign‑outs. We’re analyzing service telemetry further to identify any potential next steps and mitigation actions.”
The platform DownDetector also reported a spike in user error reports beginning around 5 a.m. ET Monday morning, with a majority of users identifying login issues as the problem.
(Disclosure: DownDetector and Mashable are both owned by the same parent company, ZiffDavis.)
Microsoft Outlook also experienced an outage in January.
This is a developing story…
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Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men’s grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men’s product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he’s also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl.
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