Microsoft Outlook outage begins recovering after nearly two days

Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 services are gradually returning after an outage lasting almost two days that affected millions of users worldwide. Some apps and features remain in a degraded state, though some users, including Verge staff, have regained access to their email. Outlook mail delivery may still be delayed while Microsoft continues its full repair efforts. In a status update posted at 8 AM ET on Friday, the company said recovery was progressing across affected regions, with notable improvements in North America.