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Facebook, Instagram reports outages globally; services to be restored soon

By News Desk

March 05, 2024

Facebook appears to be experiencing widespread outages, as indicated by spikes in reports on DownDetector.com.

Users throughout the world are encountering login issues across both the app and the website, with many being logged out without the ability to log back in.

The cause of the outage is currently unconfirmed, although users are reporting difficulties with resetting passwords and using two-factor authentication.

This disruption has raised concerns among businesses reliant on Facebook for marketing, underscoring the platform’s pivotal role in global communication.

Users are turning to alternative social networks to express frustrations and seek updates, with #FacebookDown trending.

Facebook has not provided a timeframe for when normal services will be restored, but advises users to stay tuned for official updates.