Dev Tools
GitHub Actions
GitHub Actions is GitHub's CI/CD platform where developers write YAML workflows to run tests, builds, and deployments automatically on every push.
What is GitHub Actions?
Is GitHub Actions down? GitHub Actions is GitHub's integrated CI/CD and workflow automation platform, launched in 2018 and made generally available in November 2019. It allows developers to automate software workflows — builds, tests, deployments, code reviews, and more — directly within their GitHub repositories using YAML-defined workflow files. With hundreds of thousands of repositories relying on Actions for continuous integration, it is now one of the most widely used CI/CD platforms in the world.
GitHub Actions runs millions of workflow jobs per day across GitHub-hosted runners (Linux, Windows, macOS) and self-hosted infrastructure. Its deep integration with GitHub pull requests and push events means that CI failures or Actions outages directly block developer merge workflows, causing queued jobs, failed status checks, and delayed deployments across the industry.
GitHub Actions is down or not working — users commonly report workflows stuck in a queued state, runners failing to pick up jobs, workflow triggers not firing on push or PR events, or Actions logs failing to load in the GitHub UI. Because many teams gate merges on passing CI, even a partial Actions degradation can halt development progress.
Outage.gg tracks GitHub Actions status in real time. If your workflows are queued indefinitely or failing unexpectedly, check the live status page to confirm whether it is a platform-wide issue and get alerted when normal processing resumes.
Common GitHub Actions Problems
Issues users most frequently report when GitHub Actions is having problems.
Login failures
Players are unable to sign in, receiving authentication errors or being stuck on loading screens.
Matchmaking problems
Unable to find or join matches, long queue times, or errors when trying to connect to game servers.
Disconnections mid-session
Getting unexpectedly kicked from active sessions, losing in-game progress or items.
In-game store & purchases
Cannot load the in-game store, complete purchases, or received items are not appearing in inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about GitHub Actions outages and server status.
You can check the live GitHub Actions server status at outage.gg/services/github-actions. The page shows real-time community-submitted outage reports, an hourly trend chart, and the current health status.
GitHub Actions can stop working for a number of reasons including scheduled maintenance windows, unexpected server failures, network infrastructure problems, or DDoS attacks. Check the live status page on Outage.gg for the latest community reports to see if others are experiencing the same issue.
Go to outage.gg/services/github-actions and click the "Report an Issue" button. Your report is counted immediately and helps confirm whether a problem is widespread. Reports from multiple users trigger a status change visible to everyone watching the page.
Click the "Notify Me" bell button on the GitHub Actions status page at outage.gg/services/github-actions. Create a free account and we will send you an email the moment GitHub Actions comes back online — no app download required.
Many services maintain official status pages with planned maintenance notices. Outage.gg aggregates real-time community-reported outages which often surface faster than official channels.
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