# Trouble uploading files and emojis in Slack

- Provider: [Slack](https://down.guide/slack)
- Level: confirmed
- Impact: Degraded
- lasted 1h 36m
- started 2026-05-19 20:51 UTC
- Files
- id: DWN-a71e3052c5
- Official page: https://slack-status.com/2026-05/60ba1e616cf353be

## Updates from Slack
### 2026-05-19 20:51 UTC: update
We've identified the trigger, causing slow file and emoji uploads in Slack, and have deployed a fix. At this time, we are monitoring the environment to confirm full resolution.
 Current status and actions being taken: We've identified a frontend error as the cause of the issue and have deployed a fix. We're actively monitoring our health metrics to confirm the fix has resolved the issue for all users.
 Estimated time to resolution: No ETA at this time.
 Scope : Users globally may be experiencing this issue.
 Current impact to end users: Some users may experience slowness when uploading files and emojis in Slack. Attaching or sending files may be taking longer than expected — or failing to complete in a timely manner.
 Known workarounds: No workarounds at this time.
 We'll provide another update as soon as we have more information to share.

### 2026-05-19 22:27 UTC: update
This issue is now resolved for all users.
 Current status and recent actions taken: The fix has successfully deployed, and our health metrics have stabilized. The issue is now fully resolved for all affected users. 
 Scope: This wasn't affecting any specific region, but a percentage of users may have been affected globally.
 Previous impact to end users: Some users may have experienced slowness when uploading files and emojis in Slack. Attaching or sending files may have taken longer than expected — or failed to complete in a timely manner.
 Required resolution steps: No additional steps are required.
 We apologize for any disruptions to your day.

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