File uploads and file processing failing

Status: Investigating

Starting around 6:45 AM PT on March 2, 2026, we began seeing elevated errors affecting file uploads and file processing. Some users may experience failures or delays when uploading files or while newly uploaded content is being processed. We are actively investigating and working to restore normal service. We’ll share another update within 30 minutes.

Affected components
● Deep Research (Degraded performance)
● Codex (Degraded performance)
● Connectors/Apps (Degraded performance)
● ChatGPT Atlas (Degraded performance)
● File uploads (Degraded performance)
● Voice mode (Degraded performance)
● Search (Degraded performance)
● Conversations (Degraded performance)
● Compliance API (Degraded performance)
● Image Generation (Degraded performance)
● GPTs (Degraded performance)
● Agent (Degraded performance)
● Login (Degraded performance)

via OpenAI status