Snapchat faced a major global outage on Monday, leaving millions of users unable to send snaps or messages. The issue, which affected Pakistan and several other countries, was linked to a major technical failure in Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the world’s largest cloud service providers.
Snapchat Down Worldwide
According to reports from Downdetector, users from the United States, the United Kingdom, India, Australia, and Pakistan began facing disruptions around 12 PM Pakistan time. In Pakistan, affected cities included Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, where users reported being unable to log in, send snaps, or use audio and video features.
Many took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express frustration over the sudden outage, as the hashtag #SnapchatDown started trending globally.
AWS Failure Behind the Outage
The root cause of the disruption was traced to AWS’s US-East-1 region, which temporarily went offline. This outage also affected several other major global platforms that rely on AWS cloud infrastructure.
International media outlets, including Reuters and The Guardian, confirmed that the Amazon Web Services issue spread rapidly, impacting multiple apps and websites that depend on its network.
Also Read Lazawal Ishq Faces Backlash as Viewers Criticize Its Bold Content
As of the latest updates, some Snapchat functions have begun to return to normal. Users reported that messaging and story uploads started working again, though performance remains inconsistent across devices and regions.
Tech teams at both Snapchat and AWS are actively investigating the issue to ensure full restoration.
If you’re still experiencing issues on Snapchat, here are a few quick fixes:
- Restart the app or your phone.
- Clear the Snapchat cache in your device settings.
- Check for the latest app update.
- Switch to a different internet connection.
Users are also advised to follow official updates from Snapchat or AWS for the latest restoration news.
