Update: As of our last check at 7am EST, Facebook is now up and running.
Facebook is experiencing a widespread outage this morning, with users reporting they can’t log in and are seeing unusual error messages.
Reports mention “session expired” errors, passwords not working, and prompts to “Turn on Advanced Protection to unlock your account.”
The errors seem to be only applying to Meta’s Facebook, as both Instagram and Threads are currently up.
Reports Spike Around 4:43 a.m. EST
Downdetector shows a sharp increase in outage reports starting at approximately 4:43 a.m. EST.
Users in multiple regions are affected, with some locked out entirely and others encountering repeated login loops. This means accounts and pages are not currently accessible.
According to downforeveryoneorjustme.com, the last outage detected for Facebook was on Thursday, August 14, 2025, with a duration of about 44 minutes.
User Complaints Flood X (Formerly Twitter)
Via Grok, posts on X over the past hour indicate frustration and confusion:
- Many say Facebook “is down worldwide.”
- Several mention being logged out unexpectedly and unable to sign back in.
- Others feared they’d been hacked before learning it was a broader issue.
Facebook is Down World Wide.
— JasperGANews (@jasper_ga_news) August 14, 2025
The issue started about 5am EST. Users report being unable to login on Thursday morning due to ‘advanced protection’ screen. pic.twitter.com/iIAZJZlHsS
Meta Has Not Issued a Statement
As of now, Meta has not released an official update about the outage. The company’s official status page does not list any current disruptions, though user reports suggest otherwise.
What to Do
If you’re affected, you can:
- Wait for Meta to resolve the issue before repeatedly attempting to log in.
- Monitor sites like Downdetector for outage tracking.
- Check Meta’s official channels for announcements.
- Look for updates on social media platforms that are running like X
