Slack outage, 19 May 2026

Trouble uploading files and emojis in Slack

Started
Resolved
19 May 2026, 22:27 UTC (after 1 h 36 min)
Impact
Minor
Affected
Files

Last update from Slack

This issue is now resolved for all users. Current status and recent actions taken: The fix has successfully deployed, and our health metrics have stabilized. The issue is now fully resolved for all affected users. Scope: This wasn't affecting any specific region, but a percentage of users may have been affected globally. Previous impact to end users: Some users may have experienced slowness when uploading files and emojis in Slack. Attaching or sending files may have taken longer than expected - or failed to complete in a timely manner. Required resolution steps: No additional steps are required. We apologize for any disruptions to your day.

19 May 2026, 22:27 UTC

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