Can't access Microsoft 365? You're not alone.

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Microsoft 365 services are inaccessible to some users with Microsoft 365 Family subscriptions. (Image credit: Windows Central)

Microsoft 365 subscribers may not be able to access apps and services at the moment. A recently discovered issue prevents some people with Microsoft 365 Family subscriptions from using Office, OneDrive, Copilot, or other Microsoft 365 services.

It's not clear how widespread the issue is, but a family member of one of our writers was unable to access Microsoft 365 for a short time. Several outlets have shared reports of issues as well, including Neowin.

"We’ve identified a recent change which is causing impact and we're currently reverting the change to remediate the issue," states the most recent update to that page.

The issue appears to affect invited members of Microsoft 365 Family plans. Primary account holders seem to be unaffected.

Those affected by the issue will see a prompt claiming their subscription has expired. The message prompts users to renew their Microsoft 365 subscription.

If you are affected by the bug, you may be able to get around it by restarting your computer.

This is an ongoing story, and we will update it as more information becomes available.

Sean Endicott
News Writer and apps editor

Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

Beyond tech news, Sean is a UK sports media pioneer. In 2017, he became one of the first to stream via smartphone and is an expert in AP Capture systems. A tech-forward coach, he was named 2024 BAFA Youth Coach of the Year. He is focused on using technology—from AI to Clipchamp—to gain a practical edge.

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