How do you detect Github outages?

We use multi-step verification: DNS lookup, HTTP HEAD request, GET fallback, and automatic retry. We require multiple consecutive failures before confirming an outage.

Is Github Down Right Now? Live Status Check

Q: Is Github down right now?

Check the live status above. We verify github.com with multi-step checks including DNS, HTTP HEAD, and GET requests with automatic retries.

Q: Why is Github not working?

Common causes include server maintenance, DNS issues, high traffic, CDN problems, or DDoS attacks. Check the incident timeline for real-time analysis.

Q: Is Github down for everyone or just me?

If our check shows Github as Operational, the issue may be local. Try clearing your cache, changing DNS (8.8.8.8), or using a VPN.

Q: How can I report a Github outage?

Use the report form below. User reports help improve detection accuracy and help others track issues by country.

Uptime History (30 Days)

30 days agoUptime: 100%Today

Verified Status from 15 Global Locations

We perform real-time HTTP requests from actual servers in each region to detect partial or regional outages.

North America

4 Locations (US, CA)

Europe

4 Locations (UK, DE, FR)

Asia Pacific

4 Locations (JP, SG, IN)

Oceania

3 Locations (AU)

Troubleshooting Github

Try a different browser or incognito/private window
Clear your browser cache and cookies
Try on a different network (switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data)
Change your DNS to 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare)
Check if github.com has an official status page or Twitter/X account
Wait a few minutes and try again - outages are often brief

Official Resources

📊 Official Status Page 🐦 @githubstatus 🔗 Visit Github

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Github down right now?

Check the status indicator above. We verify github.com with multi-step checks including DNS, HTTP HEAD, GET fallback, and automatic retries.

Why is Github not working?

Common causes include server maintenance, DNS propagation issues, high traffic, CDN failures, or DDoS attacks. See the incident timeline above for real-time events.

Is Github down for everyone or just me?

If our check shows Operational, it may be a local issue. Try a different network, clear your cache, or use DNS 8.8.8.8.

How do you verify Github's status?

We run DNS lookup, HTTP HEAD request, fallback GET if HEAD is blocked, and retry after 5 seconds. We require 2+ consecutive failures before marking an outage.

How can I report a Github outage?

Use the report form below. Reports are filtered for spam and deduplicated. They improve our detection accuracy.

github.com