What happened
Several Microsoft 365 services became unavailable on November 12, 2026. The affected platforms include the email app Outlook and the collaboration tool Teams.
The cause: "elevated load"
According to Microsoft, the outage stems from an "elevated load" issue. Such wording typically means servers are struggling to handle more demand than usual, though the company has not yet offered a precise technical explanation.
What it means for users
Outlook and Teams sit at the center of everyday communication, especially in the business world. The outage disrupts email and meeting flows, directly affecting enterprise users. It is not yet known how long Microsoft will need to resolve the problem.
What remains unknown
The number of affected users and regions, as well as when services will be fully restored, have not been disclosed. Microsoft is expected to share a status update in the coming hours.
