Reports of problems with the platform began to be reported on DownDetector at around 3.45pm.
Most people had problems with the Microsoft 365 admin centre and website, meaning some were unable to use them properly.
Numerous other services related to Microsoft, such as Azure and Xbox, were also experiencing issues around the same time.
Some users took to X (formerly known as Twitter) took to the platform to share the issues they were facing.
One wrote: “Microsoft appears to be completely disconnected. Azure services are not working.”
Another shared: “Microsoft Admin Centres seem to be impacted currently and seems to be unable to access Intune and EAC. I am still able to access Microsoft 365 admin center and the service health pages.”
A third said: “Microsoft 365 is having issues, so I cannot do what needs to be done for work rn. That is all.”
Another commented: “Can’t get into Microsoft 365 admin center on any computer. Seems like it’s down. Anyone else?”
Can’t get into Microsoft 365 admin center on any computer. Seems like it’s down. Anyone else?
— church (@c___church) October 29, 2025
Is Microsoft Azure down?
Microsoft Azure users also stated experiencing problems at around the same time as Microsoft 365 users.
It is the cloud computing platform developed by the company that offers management and application services.
Most users had issues with the website, server connection and hosting, according to DownDetector.
Responding to the outages, a Microsoft spokesperson said: “We are working to address an issue affecting Azure Front Door that is impacting the availability of some services.
“Customers should continue to check their Service Health Alerts and the latest update on this issue can be found on the Azure status page.”
What is Downdetector?
Downdetector is an online website that allows users of popular services including X ( Twitter ), Instagram, Facebook , Virgin Media and more to report if they are having trouble with the services.
The site only reports an incident when the number of problem reports is significantly higher than the typical volume for that time of day.
Describing itself on its website, Downdetector is “where people go when services don’t work.”
The website monitors disruptions to various key services including the internet, web hosting platforms, banks, social media and more.
You can see the full methodology and learn more about how Downdetector collects status information and detects problems via its website.
In short, users can get involved by submitting any issue reports on the platform.
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Problem indicators are also collected from social media and other factors on the web, Downdetector explained.
These reports are then validated and analysed in real time.
An incident is then detected if the number of reports is significantly higher than the typical average for that particular service.
When a user goes to investigate the issue, they can see what the most reported problems are currently and check if their areas are in one of the outage hotspots.
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