// service status
Is Gmail Down?
Check Gmail's current status and get troubleshooting tips. We link to official sources so you can verify in real-time.
Check official status sources below
We cannot ping Google servers directly from your browser
Check official status
Alternative ways to access Gmail
Gmail Mobile App
iOS App Store or Google Play Store
IMAP Client
Server: imap.gmail.com, Port: 993, Encryption: SSL/TLS
SMTP Sending
Server: smtp.gmail.com, Port: 587, Encryption: STARTTLS
Basic HTML View
mail.google.com/mail/?ui=html
Google Chat
chat.google.com - for urgent team communications
// how it works
How to use Is Gmail Down?
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Visit this page
The page loads the current timestamp and links to official Gmail status sources.
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Check official sources
Click the Google Workspace Status Dashboard or Downdetector links to verify in real-time.
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Try alternatives
Use the alternative access methods listed to reach your Gmail via mobile app, IMAP, or basic HTML.
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Why use Is Gmail Down?
Official status links
Direct links to Google Workspace Dashboard, Downdetector, and Google Workspace Twitter.
Alternative access
Lists 5 alternative methods including mobile app, IMAP, SMTP, and basic HTML view.
Troubleshooting tips
Eight step-by-step troubleshooting tips for resolving Gmail access issues.
Page load timestamp
Shows when you last loaded the page so you know how fresh the information is.
Instant loading
No API calls or external checks needed. All links and tips load instantly.
No data collected
This page does not track or store any information about your Gmail account.
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Who uses Is Gmail Down?
Remote workers
Quickly determine if Gmail is down globally or if the issue is local to your network.
IT administrators
Verify Gmail service status before escalating issues within your organization.
Customer support teams
Check Gmail status when users report email delivery or access problems.
Freelancers
Find alternative ways to access Gmail and avoid missing client communications during outages.