Is OpenAI Down?
Live HTTP, DNS, SSL and response monitoring for OpenAI.
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Independent Status Check
This page combines live response checks with DNS and SSL validation.
About OpenAI
This page checks whether OpenAI at openai.com appears reachable using live HTTP response, DNS resolution, SSL certificate validation and response signals. It is designed for users trying to understand problems with site access, login, forms, assets, regional reachability. The result should be read as an independent technical check, not as an official announcement from OpenAI. Focus on interpreting HTTP status, DNS and SSL signals without overstating outage certainty. AI chat, API access, login and billing can have separate incidents.
Our latest check for openai.com completed with an uncertain result. Review the HTTP, DNS and SSL details below and compare with your own network.
Recent OpenAI Status Checks
The recent checks shown below have not recorded a failed DOWN result for OpenAI. Average response time across available samples is 42 ms.
| Checked | Status | HTTP | Response time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 07:13:24 | RESTRICTED | 403 | 37 ms |
| 2026-06-20 06:29:21 | RESTRICTED | 403 | 37 ms |
| 2026-06-19 11:25:23 | RESTRICTED | 403 | 40 ms |
| 2026-06-18 11:41:26 | RESTRICTED | 403 | 42 ms |
| 2026-06-17 17:32:51 | RESTRICTED | 403 | 69 ms |
| 2026-06-17 13:45:26 | RESTRICTED | 403 | 51 ms |
| 2026-06-17 05:06:30 | RESTRICTED | 403 | 37 ms |
| 2026-06-15 17:19:11 | RESTRICTED | 403 | 33 ms |
| 2026-06-14 06:58:30 | RESTRICTED | 403 | 47 ms |
| 2026-06-13 08:58:31 | RESTRICTED | 403 | 35 ms |
| 2026-06-13 08:56:23 | RESTRICTED | 403 | 35 ms |
| 2026-06-13 06:51:22 | RESTRICTED | 403 | 40 ms |
Technical Details
HTTP Response
Status Code: 403
Response Time: 37 ms
DNS Information
IP Address: Unknown
Country: Unknown
Resolver: system
SSL Certificate
Status: Invalid / Unknown
Issuer: Unknown
Expires in: Unknown
For large services, the server location shown here may reflect a CDN, load balancer or edge node rather than the company’s headquarters or main infrastructure.
Troubleshooting Steps
If OpenAI is down for everyone:
- Check official status or support channels
- Wait for restoration before repeated login/payment attempts
- Monitor this page for live technical changes
If it's only down for you:
- Clear browser cache
- Try another browser or device
- Restart router
- Flush DNS cache
- Try mobile data instead of WiFi
- Disable VPN/proxy
If openai.com is not opening for you, start with safe local checks: refresh the page, try a private window, test another browser or device, and compare Wi-Fi with mobile data. Then try these service-relevant checks: refresh and test another browser, clear DNS cache, disable VPN/proxy, try mobile data, check official channels. If this page reports UP but your device still fails, the problem is more likely local, regional or account-specific. If the live check reports DOWN, wait a few minutes and check official channels before retrying login, checkout, uploads or other important actions repeatedly.
Flush DNS Cache Commands:
ipconfig /flushdnssudo dscacheutil -flushcachesudo systemd-resolve --flush-cachesOfficial Status & Verification
The most reliable confirmation comes from OpenAI's official support, status page, app notices or verified social channels. This page provides independent technical evidence from live checks, but it cannot confirm private incidents, account restrictions or internal maintenance unless those signals are visible from the public endpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Is OpenAI down right now?
Use the live status panel on this page to see the latest HTTP response, DNS and SSL result for openai.com. If the check is UP, the main endpoint is reachable from our monitor, though individual features may still have issues.
Q:Why is openai.com not loading for me?
The cause may be local DNS cache, browser data, VPN routing, ISP problems, regional blocking, expired sessions or a partial service incident. Test another network and browser before assuming the service is down for everyone.
Q:Is OpenAI down for everyone or just me?
If this checker reports DOWN and other users are reporting problems, the issue is more likely widespread. If the checker reports UP, your problem may be local to your device, account, network, DNS resolver or region.
Q:What does HTTP 403 mean for openai.com?
HTTP 403 is the response code returned during the latest live check. Codes in the 200 range usually mean reachable, while 4xx or 5xx codes can indicate access restrictions, rate limits or server-side problems.
Q:Can OpenAI be partly down?
Yes. A service can have a partial incident where login, checkout, messaging, API calls, uploads or one region fails while the main website still loads. Check the feature you need and compare it with the live technical status.
Q:Should I keep retrying if OpenAI is down?
Avoid repeated login, payment or account-change attempts during a suspected outage. Wait a few minutes, recheck the status, and use official support or status channels for high-risk actions such as purchases or account changes.
Q:Can DNS or SSL make openai.com look down?
Yes. DNS failures can stop your device from finding the server, while SSL problems can block a secure browser connection. This page includes both DNS and SSL checks to separate those issues from normal server downtime.
Q:How often should I recheck OpenAI?
For a suspected outage, recheck after a few minutes rather than refreshing constantly. Frequent retries rarely fix the problem and can sometimes trigger rate limits, app locks or temporary security checks.