Several big apps and websites stopped working in the US early Thursday morning, February 27. People had trouble using Google, YouTube, Facebook, Netflix, and other services. Some could not log in, while others faced errors or connection problems. Many users reported these issues on Downdetector, a website that tracks outages. Thousands of complaints were registered, leaving people frustrated as their favourite apps suddenly stopped working.

The outage affected several major platforms, leaving thousands of users frustrated. Facebook had over 18,000 complaints, mainly about website issues, while Netflix saw more than 850 reports related to server connection and streaming problems.

YouTube received around 600 complaints, with most users struggling to stream videos or access the site. Google received over 300 reports affecting search, website access, and Google Drive. Discord users reported about 700 issues, mostly server and voice chat problems. Xbox Network and PlayStation Network also received hundreds of complaints, mainly due to server connection failures and login issues.

Reason behind outage

The exact reason for the outage is still unknown. Some believe it could be due to problems with internet service providers or cloud networks, but the affected companies have not given any official statement yet.
Some services are slowly recovering, but many users are still experiencing issues. While certain platforms are back online for some people, others continue to face login failures, connection errors, and website access problems. Companies are expected to release official updates soon regarding the cause and resolution of the outage. If you're still having trouble using these platforms, you may need to wait until full services are restored.

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