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On October 29, 2025, Microsoft Azure suffered a widespread outage that affected multiple services across its cloud infrastructure, including parts of Microsoft 365, Xbox Live, and the Azure Portal. Reuters+2The Verge+2 According to Downdetector, over 16,600 users reported issues with Azure, and nearly 9,000 users reported trouble with Microsoft 365. Reuters
The root of the failure appears to be tied to Azure Front Door (AFD) — Microsoft’s edge routing / content delivery network component. The Verge+1 When AFD failed in certain regions, it prevented traffic from reaching backend services. Customers attempting to access the Azure Portal, Microsoft 365 admin center, or other connected services experienced delays, timeouts, or inability to log in. The Verge+1
Regions hit included Europe, parts of the Middle East & Africa, with knock-on effects elsewhere. The Verge+1 Some affected services included Office 365 features, Minecraft or Xbox-related endpoints, and Outlook add-ins impacted by connectivity delays. The Verge+2Reuters+2