Microsoft Services Disrupted by Azure Front Door Issues
Microsoft experienced global disruptions affecting Outlook, Minecraft, and Xbox Cloud Gaming due to Azure Front Door issues.
Microsoft faced widespread service disruptions on 2025-10-29 due to issues with Azure Front Door affecting Minecraft, Outlook, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. The outage was linked to the company's global content delivery network.
Key facts
- Microsoft reported Azure Front Door issues on 2025-10-29 affecting multiple services.
- Disruptions impacted Outlook, Minecraft, Office 365, and Xbox Live.
- A configuration change is suspected as the outage trigger.
Impact / What’s next
Microsoft has blocked all configuration changes to Azure Front Door and rolled back problematic routes. Users should experience restored access to the Azure management portal, with ongoing updates promised every 30 minutes. The disruption highlights the dependency on cloud infrastructure for digital services.