Microsoft admits configuration error caused worldwide Azure outage — Are services back?

Microsoft on Wednesday (October 29) confirmed that a configuration change error triggered a massive outage that disrupted its Azure cloud services and several related platforms — including Microsoft 365, Outlook, Xbox Live, and Copilot — across multiple industries worldwide.

The company said the issue began around 16:00 UTC (12 p.m. ET) and primarily affected Azure Front Door (AFD), Microsoft’s global network responsible for routing traffic across its cloud environment.