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Minecraft · Mojang / Microsoft · Unofficial Tracker

Is Minecraft Down
Right Now?

Crowd-sourced outage reports from real Minecraft players on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, Mobile. Updated every 60 seconds.

Sandbox survival game with online multiplayer by Mojang.

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How to Fix Minecraft Connection Issues

Try these steps while waiting for servers to recover. Start at step 1 and work down.

Check Mojang / Xbox status

Visit xboxstatus.com or the Minecraft help center for service status updates. Minecraft accounts run through Microsoft services.

Restart the game and launcher

Fully close the Minecraft Launcher and reopen it. On consoles, close the application from the home screen.

Check your Microsoft account

Minecraft Java and Bedrock require an active Microsoft account. Try logging out and back in through the launcher.

Use a wired connection

For multiplayer servers and Realms, a wired ethernet connection reduces latency and timeout errors.

Check firewall settings (PC)

Windows Firewall or third-party antivirus can block Minecraft from reaching servers. Add an exception for java.exe or the Minecraft launcher.

Check for game updates

Java and Bedrock editions update frequently. An outdated client cannot connect to updated servers. Update through the launcher.

Upgrade your connection

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Step-by-step fix guides

Detailed troubleshooting for common Minecraft problems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minecraft down right now?

GamerOutage.com collects real-time player reports for Minecraft. If the chart is spiking, Mojang or Microsoft authentication services may be experiencing issues.

Why can't I log into Minecraft?

Minecraft login issues are usually Microsoft account authentication failures. Check xboxstatus.com for the current Microsoft account status, then try logging out and back in.

Are Minecraft Realms down?

Realms outages show up in our player reports. Realms run on Microsoft Azure infrastructure, so disruptions often affect other Xbox/Microsoft services simultaneously.

Why does Minecraft say "Failed to authenticate your connection"?

This error means Mojang's authentication servers couldn't verify your account when joining a server. It's almost always a server-side issue — check xboxstatus.com and try again in a few minutes.

Why can't I join Minecraft multiplayer servers?

Multiplayer issues can be caused by Mojang auth being down, your Microsoft account not being properly linked, or the server itself being offline. Check xboxstatus.com, verify your Microsoft account in the launcher, and confirm the server address is correct.

About This Page

This is an unofficial, independent crowd-sourced server status tracker for Minecraft. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Mojang / Microsoft in any way.

When Minecraft servers go down, players search for answers. Our platform collects real-time issue reports from the community so you can see instantly whether others are experiencing the same problems.

For official server status, visit Mojang / Microsoft's official status page.

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