# Authentication errors and delays when signing into Docker Desktop

- Provider: [Docker Hub](https://down.guide/docker-hub)
- Level: confirmed
- Impact: Partial outage
- lasted 0m
- started 2026-08-24 19:13 UTC
- id: DWN-736673c4c8
- Official page: https://www.dockerstatus.com/incidents/01M0TK2WNFA2TB8DAHFE5P3BM0

## Updates from Docker Hub
### 2026-02-22 18:00 UTC: investigating
We are investigating reports of authentication failures and latency when logging into Docker Desktop.

### 2026-02-22 18:48 UTC: monitoring
Our authentication provider has identified an issue, implemented mitigation actions, and are now monitoring. Sign-in functionality has returned to normal levels. Users may experience issues signing out or restarting Desktop if running docker-mcp and may need to force close the process. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely as the provider completes their recovery.

### 2026-02-22 19:19 UTC: resolved
Our authentication provider has concluded the incident, citing that authentication is functioning as expected. Docker authentication remains stable.

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