46 Outages
In the Last 90 Days
Step 1: Is ChatGPT Down?
Check if the problem is on OpenAI's end:
- OpenAI Status: status.openai.com
- Downdetector: downdetector.com/status/openai
- Twitter/X: Search "ChatGPT down"
If down, wait. See our outage tracker.
Common Errors and Fixes
Something went wrong
Server-side error. Wait 5-10 minutes.
Clear browser cache
Browser settings > clear cache for chat.openai.com
Network error
Connection issue.
Check internet, disable VPN
Try different network or browser.
Too many requests
Rate limiting active.
Wait 15-30 minutes
Slow down usage. Common for free users.
Login issues
Authentication problem.
Try incognito, reset password
Clear cookies, use auth.openai.com
Quick Fixes
- Refresh the page (Ctrl+Shift+R)
- Clear browser cache
- Try incognito mode
- Use different browser
- Disable VPN
- Try mobile app
- Wait 15 minutes
Slow Responses?
- Peak hours: 9am-6pm US time
- Complex prompts take longer
- High server load
- Free tier gets lower priority
Use Alternatives Instead
- Claude - Often more reliable
- Google Gemini - Rarely goes down
- Perplexity - Great for research
- Microsoft Copilot - Free, GPT-4
Full alternatives comparison.