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Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 DNS outage causing access failures

Service Disruption
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Microsoft is facing an ongoing DNS outage that is disrupting Azure and Microsoft 365 access worldwide, leaving customers unable to log in or reach key admin portals. The breakage is affecting Azure Portal, Microsoft 365 admin center, Intune, Exchange admin center, and Azure Front Door CDN access. Microsoft says it has taken action to restore portal access and is still working to isolate the cause.

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  1. 29.10.2025 18:49 2 articles · 7mo ago

    Initial report: Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 DNS outage causing access failures

    Initial Disclosure

    Around **16:00 UTC**, Microsoft began experiencing **DNS issues** that degraded access to core cloud services. Early effects included **Azure Portal** access failures and broader login and connectivity problems across Microsoft-managed services.

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