Outage Guide
Is Gemini Down? Verification Steps That Save Time
Use this page to avoid guesswork when Gemini appears unavailable and keep your team productive.
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Live probe summary for Gemini (updates every 60s on this page)
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Last updated: 2026-02-27
Reliable incident checks
- Live monitor degradation/down signals.
- Provider status communication indicating incident.
- Consistent failures across sessions and networks.
Immediate mitigation
- Switch blocked tasks to ChatGPT or Claude.
- Save all in-flight prompts and context.
- Communicate internal ETA uncertainty clearly.
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5-Minute Decision Matrix
| Signal | Likely Meaning | Action Now |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini unavailable for most users | Platform incident likely | Switch critical flows to backup and communicate ETA uncertainty. |
| Only specific account/session affected | Auth/session issue likely | Re-authenticate once and retry in private mode. |
| Gemini slow but not fully down | Degraded performance | Throttle non-critical tasks and reroute priority tasks. |
Incident Update Template (Copy/Paste)
[Incident update] Gemini reliability issue - Current impact: [blocked/degraded] workflows - Scope: [team/service/region] - Verification: live monitor + official status check completed - Mitigation: switched critical tasks to backup assistant - Next check-in: [UTC time in 5-10 minutes]
Evidence Checklist Before Escalation
- Exact timestamp (UTC) and affected workflow.
- Error message or symptom pattern (with screenshot if relevant).
- Whether issue reproduces across browser/network/device.
- Current live status signal and official status reference.
- Temporary workaround status (backup provider: ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney).
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