# Object Storage Key creation and validation failing with error 403 in multiple data centers

- Provider: [Akamai Cloud (Linode)](https://down.guide/linode)
- Level: confirmed
- Impact: Degraded
- lasted 9h 58m
- started 2026-04-29 09:22 UTC
- US-East (Newark) Object Storage, US-Southeast (Atlanta) Object Storage, US-IAD (Washington) Object Storage +23
- apac, au, eu, latam
- id: DWN-df2eb6fd67
- Official page: https://stspg.io/6l0lwbllbvdp

## Updates from Akamai Cloud (Linode)
### 2026-04-29 09:22 UTC: investigating
We are aware that some customers have been experiencing 403 (InvalidAccessKeyId) errors when attempting to access object storage, beginning yesterday evening. We will share additional updates as we have more information.

### 2026-04-29 10:30 UTC: investigating
Our team is investigating an issue affecting the Object Storage service. During this time, users may experience connection timeouts and errors with this service.

### 2026-04-29 11:42 UTC: investigating
We are continuing to investigate this issue.

### 2026-04-29 12:41 UTC: investigating
We are continuing to investigate this issue.

### 2026-04-29 19:19 UTC: resolved
We haven’t observed any additional issues with the Object Storage service, and will now consider this incident resolved. If you continue to experience problems, please open a Support ticket for assistance.

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