Outage in BitMEX

Increased rate-limiting in Testnet

Resolved Minor
December 20, 2023 - Started almost 2 years ago - Lasted about 2 hours
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Outage Details

We have identified an issue that is causing increased rate-limiting in Testnet. We are working on implementing a fix and will publish updates as necessary. We remind our customers that all funds are safe and we apologise for any inconvenience. If you have any additional questions, please contact Support here: https://www.bitmex.com/contact
Components affected
BitMEX Web Frontend
Latest Updates ( sorted recent to last )
RESOLVED almost 2 years ago - at 12/21/2023 04:17AM

This issue has been resolved and all our systems are working as usual.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and we remind our users that all funds have remained safe at all times.

Please contact Support with any further questions.

INVESTIGATING almost 2 years ago - at 12/21/2023 02:41AM

We have identified an issue that is causing increased rate-limiting in Testnet.

We are working on implementing a fix and will publish updates as necessary.

We remind our customers that all funds are safe and we apologise for any inconvenience. If you have any additional questions, please contact Support here: https://www.bitmex.com/contact

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