Outage in OpenAI

Elevated 401 errors for API endpoints

Minor

April 12, 2026 - Started about 22 hours ago

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Latest Updates ( sorted recent to last )

IDENTIFIED about 2 hours ago - at 04/13/2026 05:10PM

We've identified that intermittent 401 errors on some API endpoints are being caused by timeouts. We have applied mitigations that reduced impact in parts of the system and are continuing to deploy additional fixes and monitor recovery until error rates return to expected levels.

IDENTIFIED about 6 hours ago - at 04/13/2026 12:57PM

We have identified that users are experiencing elevated errors for the impacted services.

We are working on implementing a mitigation.

MONITORING about 12 hours ago - at 04/13/2026 06:34AM

We have applied the mitigation and are monitoring the recovery.

INVESTIGATING about 13 hours ago - at 04/13/2026 05:55AM

We are investigating the issue for the listed services.

MONITORING about 20 hours ago - at 04/12/2026 10:28PM

We have applied the mitigation and are monitoring the recovery.

INVESTIGATING about 22 hours ago - at 04/12/2026 08:40PM

We are investigating the issue for the listed services.

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