Itch.io down? How to fix ‘Error 1200’

Itch.io is currently down for hundreds of users across the United States. Many users reported 'Error 1200.'

Updated on: Oct 19, 2025, 11:16:28 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Indie game marketplace Itch.io is currently down for hundreds of users across the United States. Many users reported "Error 1200: This website has been temporarily rate limited." According to DownDetector, outage reports peaked at 10:50 p.m. EDT on Saturday.

Itch.io is currently down. (Screenshot/ Itch.io Website)

One user reported on DownDetector, "Its not working for me. It keeps asking me to verify if im human."

Another added, "Well itch io is down so enjoy some itch horror content while you wait for it to be fixed."

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To fix Error 1200 on itch.io:

Check Site Status: Ensure itch.io is up. Wait if it's a server issue.

Refresh/Clear Cache: Hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R) or clear browser cache/cookies. Try incognito mode.

Re-Authenticate: Log out and back in. In the app, revoke/re-link your API key in itch.io settings.

Update App: Reinstall the latest itch.io app. Disable antivirus temporarily if needed.

Switch Browser/Device: Try a different browser or device.

Contact Support: Email

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Itch.io DDoS Attack

Saturday's outage follows a major DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attack earlier in the week, which caused several hours of downtime and widespread frustration among both developers and players on the platform.

"Sorry everyone, it appears we're currently under a DDOS attack and our host, Linode, put a networking restriction on our main web server, meaning it isn't publicly available. We've reached out to them for more information. Hope to have an update soon," Itch.io confirmed in an official statement posted on Bluesky.

"The site should be accessible again. Unfortunately our host's DDOS "protection" is to just turn off our site. They were unable to do anything to restore our services during the ongoing DDOS attack so we did an emergency migration. Tell us if you see something wrong."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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