Mastodon down? Current outages and solutions
Mastodon seems to be online
How to fix problems with Mastodon
Start with the outage graph above. Social platforms usually break in one place at a time - the feed, uploads, notifications, or messages.
- Note which part of Mastodon fails; that is the useful detail to report
- Reload rather than assuming the whole platform is gone
- Try the mobile app if the site fails, or the site if the app fails
- Clear your browser cache and cookies, then open Mastodon again
- Sign out of Mastodon and sign back in
- Try Mastodon on mobile data instead of Wi-Fi, or the other way round
Frequently asked questions about Mastodon
My post disappeared. Was it deleted?
During an outage, posts often fail to save rather than being removed. Check your profile once Mastodon recovers before assuming it was moderated.
Should I keep refreshing?
No. Refreshing repeatedly during an outage adds load and can make the platform treat you as suspicious traffic.
How do I know if Mastodon is down for everyone?
Look at the outage graph above. A sudden spike in reports means the problem is on the Mastodon side and there is nothing to fix at your end. A flat graph points at something local - your connection, your device, or your account.
Mastodon is down. What can I actually do?
When the reports are widespread, waiting is the honest answer - the platform is being restored by people who already know about it. Before you settle in, it is worth checking your internet connection and reloading Mastodon once, because that rules out the handful of causes that look identical from your side.
Why is Mastodon working for other people but not for me?
Outages are often partial. They can hit one region, one platform, or one group of accounts while everything else carries on. Your own connection, an old app version or a cached login can also produce a problem only you can see.