Yahoo Mail Down: Thousands of Users Affected by “Temporary Error 15”
Yahoo Mail users across the globe experienced a significant email service outage on Thursday, July 24, 2025, with thousands reporting being locked out of their inboxes or unable to open emails due to the dreaded “Temporary Error 15.”
Reports started pouring in around 11:30 a.m., with users complaining of login failures, unreadable messages, and sync issues across iOS, Android, and desktop platforms.
What Is Temporary Error 15 in Yahoo Mail?
Yahoo Mail Temporary Error 15 is a known, recurring technical issue that generally indicates problems with server-side access or multiple device login conflicts. It may occur when:
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You are signed into Yahoo on several devices simultaneously.
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You're using an outdated or unsupported browser.
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Yahoo's servers are experiencing internal downtime or updates.
While the issue is often temporary and self-resolving, this latest outage has lasted several hours, frustrating users who rely on Yahoo for business or personal communication.
Outage Details and User Reactions
According to DownDetector, Yahoo Mail’s outage peaked shortly before noon, with users across various regions reporting the following issues:
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Unable to log in
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Emails not loading
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Failure to refresh inbox
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“We couldn’t load this message” and other loading errors
Here are some notable user comments:
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“I can’t even access my inbox. The error keeps flashing on both mobile and desktop.”
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“Getting ‘Cannot open this message’ for the past hour. This is disrupting my work.”
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“Now I can log in, but I still can’t open or read any messages. What’s going on?”
Some users even speculated about a possible security breach or a failed update rollout as the root cause of the widespread disruption.
Has Yahoo Responded?
As of now, Yahoo has not issued an official statement addressing the Temporary Error 15 or giving a timeline for resolution.
This lack of communication has caused further frustration among users, especially businesses who rely on Yahoo’s email services for daily operations.
What Can You Do If Yahoo Mail Is Down?
If you’re encountering Yahoo Mail Temporary Error 15, here are a few temporary fixes to try:
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Log out from all devices and log back in from a single browser.
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Clear browser cache and cookies.
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Try using a different browser or switch from mobile to desktop.
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Wait for Yahoo’s servers to recover (as the issue is often on their end).
Still, in the case of a major outage like today, these steps may not be effective until Yahoo resolves the backend issue.
Final Thoughts: Stay Updated
Until Yahoo issues a formal statement or restores full service, users are advised to monitor Yahoo’s social media pages, DownDetector, and other tech news platforms for real-time updates.
This incident serves as a reminder to always have alternative email access for emergency communications, especially for business continuity.
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