UPDATE (12:56 SGT): Instagram is back now. It seems like every Meta services are operational.
UPDATE (12:23 SGT): Some users can now log back in their accounts. Instagram is still down.
UPDATE (11:52 SGT): Andy Stone from Meta acknowledge that they are working on it.
We're aware people are having trouble accessing our services. We are working on this now.
— Andy Stone (@andymstone) March 5, 2024
SINGAPORE, March 5, 2024 – Facebook is experiencing a major outage, leaving millions of users worldwide unable to access their accounts. Reports indicate users are being forcibly logged out and encountering an error message claiming “The password that you’ve entered is incorrect” when attempting to log back in.
Downdetector, a platform that tracks online outages, has seen a surge in reports of Facebook issues, with the majority of complaints centered around login difficulties. The outage appears to be affecting users globally, with spikes in reports coming from various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Forced Logouts and Login Errors Plague Users
Users attempting to access their Facebook accounts are being met with unexpected logouts. Upon trying to log back in, many are encountering the frustrating message “The password that you’ve entered is incorrect,” despite using their known credentials. This has caused widespread confusion and frustration amongst users, who are unable to access their profiles, messages, and news feeds. Instagram is also affected and the Instagram feed stopped refreshing.
Facebook Yet to Acknowledge Outage
As of this report, Facebook has not officially acknowledged the outage on any of its platforms, including its official blog or social media channels. This lack of communication is further adding to the user frustration.
Developing Story
This story is developing, and we will continue to provide updates as they become available. We are reaching out to Facebook for comment and will update this story with any official response from the company.
