Okta outage, 28 October 2026
Degraded Performance: Delays in Outbound SMS Delivery
- Started
- Status
- Ongoing: Identified
- Impact
- Minor
- Affected
- MFA
Is this still happening?
Yes. Okta still lists it as identified; last update 29 Oct 2026, 23:05 UTC.
Right now: Okta reports degraded performance on some systems. (as of 30 Oct, 10:40 UTC) Live Okta status
Last update from Okta
As of October 29, 2026, Okta teams continue to monitor the disruption affecting outbound SMS delivery to China Mobile numbers. Users attempting to receive two-factor authentication (2FA) verification codes or SMS alerts via China Mobile may still experience failed deliveries or significant delays. We're monitoring mitigation progress with our third-party downstream provider, and this remains a top priority for our key partner, with visibility at the executive level. In the interim, impacted end users are strongly encouraged to use alternative secondary verification options where enabled, such as authenticator apps (e.g., Okta Verify, TOTP) or email-based verification. We will provide updates...
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