Yahoo Mail Crash Leaves Users Locked Out with “Temporary Error 15”
Yahoo Mail experienced a significant global outage, preventing thousands of users from logging in or accessing their emails. The disruption began shortly after 9 a.m. EST, with over 9,000 reports logged on DownDetector, though the true number of affected accounts is likely much higher.
What Went Wrong?
Affected users were greeted by a “Temporary Error 15” message during login attempts, an error that typically suggests server-side issues and not user-induced problems.
The site Down for Everyone or Just Me also confirmed the outage. Yahoo officially acknowledged the issue, stating that engineers were investigating, but did not provide a specific timeline for resolution.
Outage Scope & User Response
Complaints peaked around 9:00 a.m. EST / 11:30 a.m. IST, showing a sharp increase in outage reports across DownDetector and related platforms.
Users reported a range of errors, including login failures, inability to open messages, and general unresponsiveness.
Many took to social media, especially X, to vent frustration. One user in India commented:
“YAHOO MAIL IS NOT WORKING RIGHT NOW IN INDIA, IT’S SHOWING TEMPORARY ERROR 15…”
Why “Temporary Error 15”?
This error is a known issue on Yahoo Mail and typically resolves itself within minutes to a few hours. Possible causes include:
Unsupported or outdated web browsers
Signing in on multiple devices or browsers simultaneously
Temporary interruptions affecting Yahoo servers
Suggested steps while waiting for a fix:
Clear browser cache and cookies
Switch to a different browser or device
Log out and sign back in
Be patient while Yahoo resolves the issue on their end
Current Status & What’s Next
While Yahoo has acknowledged the outage and stated that engineers are working to fix it, no firm timeline has been issued. Outage rates have declined sharply—many users report regaining access—but service remains unstable for some.
For updates, users are encouraged to monitor Yahoo’s official support channels and status pages.
Bottom Line
Yahoo Mail faced a major outage on July 24, 2025, disrupting access for users worldwide.
The widely displayed Temporary Error 15 suggests server-side issues rather than user errors.
Yahoo is actively working on a fix; in many cases, access has been restored—but intermittent issues may persist.