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Can’t log on to Facebook and Instagram? Outage hits users worldwide

  • Some Facebook users encountering message saying site is down for maintenance
  • Company says it is aware of issue and is working to resolve it

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Facebook says it is aware of outages on its platforms including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram and is working to resolve the issue. Photo: AP
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It’s not just your Facebook page that’s down.

Users of Facebook Inc. and two of its popular side shoots, Instagram and Messenger, were experiencing technical difficulties on Wednesday.

A screenshot from the Downdetector website showing the number of reports on Facebook issues. Photo: Downdetector
A screenshot from the Downdetector website showing the number of reports on Facebook issues. Photo: Downdetector
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Reports on Downdetector, a website for reporting problems on applications and websites, have ranged from troubles logging into accounts to the inability to post comments or photos.

Some users are encountering a message that indicates the site is currently down for maintenance. The site has been down since about noon eastern time.

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