A “widespread API outage” that has blocked Discord customers from logging into the chat platform for hours is step by step being resolved. In response to Discord, “greater than half” of its customers have been in a position to join and return to sharing memes and annoying one another by speaking an excessive amount of throughout tense FPS skirmishes, or no matter it’s they use Discord for.
Discord first reported the outage Wednesday morning at 11:49 am Pacific. At round midday, it mentioned it had recognized two points, one with the API, and one other with one among its “database clusters.” At that time, it restricted the speed at which customers may log in.
At 12:30 pm Pacific, Discord mentioned that its programs have been wholesome once more, however by 1 pm it had nonetheless not restored entry for all customers.
You’ll be able to observe Discord’s server status updates here. We’ll replace this text because the story develops.
We’re at present investigating a widespread API outage and are working to resolve this ASAP. Extra particulars on our standing web page: https://t.co/rq97JXB3gV pic.twitter.com/6tRWTf7QqMJanuary 26, 2022