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Is GitHub down right now?

Is GitHub down right now?

Live status across 28 global checkpoints, combined with real-time user reports — so you know whether it's GitHub, your ISP, or your country.

Online · all systems normal

GitHub is online

All 28 global checkpoints are reachable and user reports are at baseline.

Aggregated status auto-updates every 5 minutes · —

USER REPORTS · LAST 24H
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Reports in the last 24h

No widespread issues reported in the last 24h
GLOBAL CHECKS · 28 LOCATIONS Refreshed every 5 minutes
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Detailed checks across 28 locations

Every checkpoint with response time and last-checked timestamp.

UP —
AVG RESPONSE —
FASTEST —
SLOWEST —
STATUS THRESHOLDS:
Up — 2xx/3xx response < 1 000 ms Slow — response 1–3 s Down — 4xx/5xx · timeout · > 3 s
Location Status Response Updated

User reports timeline

What real users are telling us about GitHub over the last 24 hours.

Reports volume — last 24 hours

Each cell is a 30-minute window:
Baseline Elevated Outage signal
Baseline · 0 reports / 30 min Elevated · 1–10 reports / 30 min Outage signal · 11+ reports / 30 min

Top reported issues

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  • No issues reported in the last 24 hours

Live reports

  • No live reports yet

GitHub Not Accessible? Diagnose Before You Panic

If GitHub appears operational globally but you can't reach it, check your local network, DNS, and firewall first. Org-level network policies, VPN conflicts, or regional filtering can block access even when the platform is up worldwide.

Common Reasons GitHub Stops Working

  • Corporate firewall or proxy blocking GitHub requests
  • DNS failure or misconfigured resolver
  • Regional network filtering or ISP block
  • SSH key or token authentication failure
  • Two-factor authentication loop

How to Fix GitHub Access Issues

  • Try accessing from a different network or hotspot
  • Flush DNS cache and switch to a public DNS (8.8.8.8)
  • Check if your org's firewall rules block the service
  • Verify your authentication credentials and tokens
  • Use VeePN to bypass regional or ISP-level blocks
  • Check the GitHub status page for scheduled maintenance

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How our status checker works

Real-world checks plus user reports — combined every minute.

We test from real-world network conditions, not just data centers — so we can tell whether GitHub is blocked at your ISP, restricted in your country, or genuinely down for everyone.

  • 28 global checkpoints

    Independent vantage points across Americas, EMEA, APAC test reachability simultaneously.

  • User reports

    Anonymous reports add ground truth our automated checks can miss.

  • Smart classification

    If reports surge AND multiple regions fail, it's an outage. Otherwise it's local to your network.

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GitHub reachable Yes · 142 ms
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GitHub down right now?

VeePN's tracker monitors GitHub from 28 global checkpoints every 5 minutes. If GitHub is unreachable, the status badge above will reflect that immediately.

Why can't I access GitHub?

GitHub access issues can be caused by server outages, DNS failures, firewall rules, or network restrictions in your region. Check the status above to determine if it's a platform-wide problem.

What to do if GitHub is down during a critical deployment?

If GitHub is down, pause time-sensitive operations and check their official status page. Use a mirror or local cache if available. Follow GitHub's status channels for restoration updates.

Can VPN help if GitHub is blocked in my country?

Yes. VeePN can route your traffic through a server in a country where GitHub is accessible, helping you bypass regional blocks or network-level restrictions.

How often does GitHub experience outages?

GitHub maintains enterprise-grade infrastructure with high availability. Outages are rare but can occur during major incidents. This page tracks all recent disruptions.