ChatGPT (OpenAI) · 30d ago
File uploads are delayed or failing
ResolvedYes — ChatGPT had a problem on September 8, 2026, and ChatGPT (OpenAI) has since marked it resolved. ChatGPT (OpenAI)'s latest word: “All impacted services have now fully recovered.”
Timeline
Started: 9/8/2026, 2:39:27 PM
Last update: 9/8/2026, 7:16:08 PM
Resolved: 9/8/2026, 7:16:08 PM
Updates
resolved
All impacted services have now fully recovered.
9/8/2026, 7:16:08 PM
monitoring
We have applied the mitigation and are monitoring the recovery.
9/8/2026, 5:48:38 PM
identified
We have identified the issue causing file-upload processing failures and delays in ChatGPT. Some files may remain unavailable while processing, and some uploads may fail.
9/8/2026, 4:29:52 PM
investigating
We’re continuing to investigate file-upload processing failures and delays in ChatGPT. Some files may appear uploaded but remain unavailable while processing; other uploads may fail. We have not confirmed recovery and will share another update as we learn more.
9/8/2026, 3:37:05 PM
investigating
We are investigating the issue for the listed services.
9/8/2026, 2:47:48 PM
investigating
Some file uploads are failing to process. Successful uploads may take longer than usual to become available. We’re investigating and will share another update as we learn more.
9/8/2026, 2:39:27 PM
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