Yahoo down? How to solve ‘too many requests’ error on Edge, Finance and mail services amid massive outage

Yahoo's services appeared to be down on Wednesday, with several users reporting about a 'too many requests' error

Updated on: Jan 21, 2026, 20:50:41 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Yahoo's services appeared to be down on Wednesday, with several users reporting about a 'too many requests' error appearing on the Edge, Finance and mail platforms. The company is yet to issue a statement about what caused the outage. Downdetector, a platform that tracks online outages, showed at least 15,000 reports for Yahoo at the time of writing this story.

Yahoo appeared to face an outage on Wednesday (Unsplash)

In a brief update, Yahoo said: “We are aware that some users may be experiencing issues accessing Yahoo services and websites. Our teams are actively investigating, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.”

AOL (America Online) also appeared to be down.

Here’s what you can do while the outage continues:

Refresh the page

Hit Ctrl + R (Windows) or Cmd + R (Mac).

Sometimes a simple reload lets you reconnect once the server recovers.

Clear your browser cache

Old data can conflict with a busy server.

In Edge:

Go to Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data → Choose what to clear

Select Cached images and files and hit Clear now

Switch networks

If your internet connection occasionally struggles:

Toggle between Wi-Fi and mobile data

Or try another network altogether

Try a different browser or device

Switch to Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or use your phone app to see if Yahoo loads there.

Use alternative access

While Yahoo services are down:

Use the Yahoo app on mobile instead of the web

Try accessing Yahoo Finance via a finance aggregator

For mail, check if you’ve linked your Yahoo account in another mail app (Gmail, Outlook)

Wait for a full restoration

Mass outages usually resolve on Yahoo’s end once servers stabilize. The “Too Many Requests” message indicates their systems need time to catch up.

Check outage maps

Visit real-time outage trackers like Downdetector to see if others are reporting similar errors in your region.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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