ChatGPT AI App Crashes with Global Outage After 20-Minute Downtime

Aug 20, 2026 - 12:30
Updated: 1 day ago
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ChatGPT, one of the most widely used AI apps, has suddenly crashed and is currently experiencing a global outage.

Global Outage Causes Login Issues

According to reports on Down Detector, login issues, difficulty loading chats, and other problems began to spike at around 5pm PT / 8pm ET.

However, users still have access to the ChatGPT website, suggesting that not all services are affected.

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Site Unavailable Due to Authentication Issues

The site's status page reveals an issue with fetching authentication verification keys, which has resulted in logins and signups being unavailable while APIs and other services remain operational.

Fortunately, these outages are usually resolved quickly, and users can expect the app to be back online soon. Stay tuned for further updates.

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