Users of Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, reported widespread access issues on Friday morning. The problems, which included unexpected logouts, failed login attempts, and error messages, affected users across multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and the Philippines.

Global Outage

Outage-monitoring services showed a sharp increase in reports linked to Meta’s platforms, with thousands of users flagging problems. Despite the growing number of complaints, Meta had not issued an official statement confirming a widespread outage.

Many affected users reported being signed out of their accounts without warning and were unable to regain access despite multiple login attempts. Social media platforms outside Meta’s network saw an increase in posts from people seeking updates and sharing their experiences with the disruption.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.