# Elevated errors in ChatGPT conversations

- Provider: [OpenAI](https://down.guide/openai)
- Level: confirmed
- Impact: Degraded
- lasted 7h 2m
- started 2026-10-05 16:58 UTC
- Conversations, FedRAMP
- id: DWN-a81903d3c9
- Official page: https://status.openai.com/incidents/01M46G248GGHV9RSAJE82BZY1X

## Updates from OpenAI
### 2026-10-05 16:58 UTC: investigating
We are investigating elevated error rates affecting some ChatGPT conversations. Error rates are improving, and our team is continuing to assess recovery. We will share further updates as they become available.

### 2026-10-05 17:55 UTC: monitoring
We have mitigated the issue affecting ChatGPT conversations and are monitoring recovery.

### 2026-10-06 00:01 UTC: resolved
All impacted services have now fully recovered.

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