Is openai.com down?
Real-time status, response time history, and diagnostics for openai.com.
openai.com is probably UP (bot-protected)
openai.com
The server responded quickly with HTTP 403 — that's anti-bot protection (e.g. Cloudflare), not an outage. Normal visitors can almost certainly use the site fine; only our automated probe is being blocked.
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DNS lookup Domain resolves
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Connection TCP + TLS handshake OK
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HTTP response HTTP 403 (anti-bot)
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About openai.com Status
This page shows the real-time status of openai.com as checked from our server. We perform a three-stage diagnostic: DNS lookup, TCP/TLS connection, and HTTP response. If openai.com is down for everyone, you'll see a red verdict. If it's up but blocked by anti-bot protection (like Cloudflare), you'll see an amber warning.
How to check if openai.com is down
- Visit this page — we automatically check openai.com every time you load it.
- Look at the verdict card above: green means up, red means down, amber means protected or TLS issues.
- Check the response time chart to see if openai.com has been slow or fast over the last 24 hours.
Common reasons openai.com might be down
- Server outage — openai.com's servers are overloaded or offline.
- DNS issues — the domain doesn't resolve, possibly due to expired registration or misconfigured nameservers.
- SSL certificate problems — the site works over HTTP but browsers block the broken HTTPS connection.
- Regional outages — openai.com loads in some countries but not others.
- Your local network — ISP blocks, DNS cache, VPNs, or browser extensions.
What to do if openai.com is down for you but not everyone
If our server can reach openai.com but your browser can't, the problem is likely on your side. Try these fixes:
- Flush your DNS cache (Windows:
ipconfig /flushdns, macOS:sudo dscacheutil -flushcache). - Switch networks — try mobile data instead of Wi-Fi.
- Disable VPN, proxy, or ad-blockers.
- Try incognito mode or clear your browser cache.
- Change your DNS to 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8.