{"id":425677,"date":"2022-04-02T23:00:03","date_gmt":"2022-04-02T20:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/is-facebook-down-heres-how-to-check-and-fix-it\/"},"modified":"2022-04-02T23:00:03","modified_gmt":"2022-04-02T20:00:03","slug":"is-facebook-down-heres-how-to-check-and-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-facebook-down-heres-how-to-check-and-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#Is Facebook Down? Here\u2019s How to Check (and Fix It)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3ab5e21035f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3ab5e21035f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-facebook-down-heres-how-to-check-and-fix-it\/#%E2%80%9CIs_Facebook_Down_Heres_How_to_Check_and_Fix_It%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Is Facebook Down? Here\u2019s How to Check (and Fix It)&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-facebook-down-heres-how-to-check-and-fix-it\/#Check_if_Facebook_Is_Really_Down\" >Check if Facebook Is Really Down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-facebook-down-heres-how-to-check-and-fix-it\/#Is_It_Just_You_Time_to_Troubleshoot\" >Is It Just You? Time to Troubleshoot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-facebook-down-heres-how-to-check-and-fix-it\/#Try_Facebook_on_Another_Device\" >Try Facebook on Another Device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-facebook-down-heres-how-to-check-and-fix-it\/#Restart_Update_and_Reinstall\" >Restart, Update, and Reinstall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-facebook-down-heres-how-to-check-and-fix-it\/#Consider_Rebooting_Network_Equipment\" >Consider Rebooting Network Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-facebook-down-heres-how-to-check-and-fix-it\/#Kill_Any_Firewalls_or_Similar_Services\" >Kill Any Firewalls or Similar Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-facebook-down-heres-how-to-check-and-fix-it\/#Try_Switching_Your_DNS_Server\" >Try Switching Your DNS Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-facebook-down-heres-how-to-check-and-fix-it\/#Theres_Always_Twitter\" >There\u2019s Always Twitter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CIs_Facebook_Down_Heres_How_to_Check_and_Fix_It%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Is Facebook Down? Here\u2019s How to Check (and Fix It)&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-782373\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/facebook_thumbs_down.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/facebook_thumbs_down.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/facebook_thumbs_down.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Facebook Thumbs Down\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Most of us take it for granted that commonly-used services like <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> will always be there. The fact is that they\u2019re susceptible to the same sort of problems that bring down smaller websites. Here are some tips to help you figure out what\u2019s going on.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_if_Facebook_Is_Really_Down\"><\/span>Check if Facebook Is Really Down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can check whether a website is down using a service like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/downforeveryoneorjustme.com\">Down for\u00a0Everyone or Just Me<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fdown.com\">Down.com<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/isitdownorjustme.net\">IsItDownOrJustMe<\/a>, and\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.isitdownrightnow.com\">IsItDownRightNow<\/a>. You might want to try a few of them just to make sure your results are consistent, as Down.com points out: \u201cit\u2019s perfectly possible we get one set of results, and another tool in another location gets a completely different result.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/downforeveryoneorjustme.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-782374\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/downforeveryoneorjustme_facebook.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Down for Everyone or Just Me Results for facebook.com\" width=\"650\" height=\"191\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can also search the web (or, ironically, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\">Twitter<\/a>) for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>. If Facebook is having a major outage that is affecting a large number of users, someone will be talking about it somewhere.<\/p>\n<p>If Facebook is indeed down, there\u2019s not a lot you can do about it. You\u2019ll need to wait until the service is back before you can properly make use of it. The outage may affect other Facebook services like Instagram. Try again later.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Just_You_Time_to_Troubleshoot\"><\/span>Is It Just You? Time to Troubleshoot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the tools in the previous tip report that Facebook is up then the issue is likely on your end. However, localized outages are possible. These services could be located in a different corner of the world, while an outage is limited to your region only. Social media like Twitter or Reddit may help confirm this.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Interesting side effect of the Facebook outage: Lots of organizations saw huge spikes in DNS traffic w\/ billions of systems constantly requesting new coordinates for FB\/IG\/WA. Some reports of mobile networks having problems around the time of the outage. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uOT5FTMnrs\">https:\/\/t.co\/uOT5FTMnrs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 briankrebs (@briankrebs) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/briankrebs\/status\/1445175532786704395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 4, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Another possibility is a problem with your internet service provider (ISP). Many ISPs have a service status tool that reports any problems the network may be having, including outages. It\u2019s more likely that your service would be disabled entirely, but it\u2019s worth checking.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, while rare, governments can ban access to websites sporadically. If you\u2019re in a location that\u2019s experiencing political instability then it\u2019s something you may want to consider. In that situation, you do have options for bypassing internet censorship and filtering.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Internet Problems? Here&#8217;s How to Tell if It&#8217;s Your ISP&#8217;s Fault<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Facebook_on_Another_Device\"><\/span>Try Facebook on Another Device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To isolate the problem to a particular device (like your computer), try accessing Facebook from another device like your smartphone. Test the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> on the same connection (e.g. your home wireless network) first, then test it on the cellular network. If nothing works, then it\u2019s likely the problem is on Facebook\u2019s end.<\/p>\n<p>But if you get differing results, you can start to isolate the problem. If Facebook works on your smartphone over the same wireless connection, the issue could be due to a software problem on your computer. If the service only works while connected to the cellular network, your home internet connection may be acting up instead.<\/p>\n<p>You should also try accessing the service using different methods, like using the web version instead of the mobile app (and vice versa). You can use your results to further isolate the problem.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restart_Update_and_Reinstall\"><\/span>Restart, Update, and Reinstall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the easiest ways of solving a problem is to turn your device off and then on again. This is true for computers and smartphones, so it\u2019s a good first step. Once you\u2019ve booted back up, try Facebook again as you would normally.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using an app to access the service, check for updates using the App Store (for Apple devices) or Google Play (for Android devices). Install any pending updates and try again.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes mobile apps stop working and must be reinstalled. This is true for both iOS (iPhone) and Android devices, so delete the app as you normally would then download it again from the relevant app store. You\u2019ll likely need to log in again, but if the issue is software-based and only affects the mobile app this should solve it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_Rebooting_Network_Equipment\"><\/span>Consider Rebooting Network Equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If Facebook works on your smartphone over a cellular connection but not over wireless and you\u2019ve already tried everything else, restarting your network equipment can\u2019t hurt. Turn off your router, modem, and any other network hardware you\u2019re using, wait at least 10 seconds, then turn them back on and try again.<\/p>\n<p>While the odds of solving the problem using this method are low, it\u2019s probably worth a shot since it\u2019s only a minor inconvenience (and when\u2019s the last time you restarted your router anyway?).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kill_Any_Firewalls_or_Similar_Services\"><\/span>Kill Any Firewalls or Similar Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the problem is limited to a computer or smartphone that\u2019s running a firewall or other permissions-based access software, try temporarily disabling it. Maybe you use an app to help focus your attention by blocking access to distracting websites? Make sure it\u2019s not enabled right now.<\/p>\n<p>Check what apps are running on Windows (using Task Manager)\u00a0or macOS (using Activity Monitor) and kill any you think might be interfering with your web browsing.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Switching_Your_DNS_Server\"><\/span>Try Switching Your DNS Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Domain Name System (DNS) is used to link IP addresses with URLs like howtogeek.com. Think of it as an address book of sorts. By default, your device will use your ISP\u2019s own DNS server, which in this instance may be causing your problem. You can change your DNS server to a third-party one to see if things improve (for best results, flush your DNS by restarting your device).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-723621\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/iphone_dns.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add Custom DNS on iPhone\" width=\"650\" height=\"437\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In truth, there are many reasons to use a third-party DNS server with speed being one of the big ones. Providers like Google (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/speed\/public-dns\">8.8.8.8<\/a>) and CloudFlare (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/en-au\/learning\/dns\/what-is-1.1.1.1\/\">1.1.1.1<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly offer faster performance than your ISP, and you can even circumvent some (poorly implemented) geo-restrictions this way too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>The Ultimate Guide to Changing Your DNS Server<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theres_Always_Twitter\"><\/span>There\u2019s Always Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Facebook still dominates the social media landscape. For many, it\u2019s the number one choice for\u00a0talking to grandma, selling your car, reminiscing about your school days, and arguing with a stranger about a news article neither of you bothered to read.<\/p>\n<p>While <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\">Twitter<\/a> is generally only good for one of those things (and Wordle), it can help fill the void. 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